The Basket Book

The Basket Book
Author: Lyn Siler
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 156
Release: 1988
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780806968308

There is nothing like the satisfaction of owning a beautiful handmade basket. They brighten any room, are useful around any home, and make cherished heirloom gifts. This magnificent collection of over 30 baskets draws on the long, rich tradition of basketmaking and uses a variety of fascinating techniques and easy-to-find materials. In a matter of hours, you can proudly produce a handsome basket that will be admired for generations to come. You'll appreciate the step-by-step instructions, including over 400 illustrations, colorful full-page photos and helpful hints and suggestions. Gorgeous watercolors of baskets are interspersed throughout, making this book as beautiful as it is useful. Book jacket.

The Complete Book of Basketry Techniques

The Complete Book of Basketry Techniques
Author: Sue Gabriel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Basket making
ISBN: 9780715309346

A practical book on the techniques, methods and design of basketry for basketmakers of all abilities. The authors provide an inventory of materials and specialist tools; many design possibilities; practical advice on starting a basket; and a variety of different weaves.

Willow Basketry

Willow Basketry
Author: Jonathan Ridgeon
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-01-16
Genre: Basket making
ISBN: 9781523394326

Through a series of easy to follow step by step projects, this book will teach you the fundamental skills and techniques as used in many every-day baskets. Clear instructions and more than 280 photos and diagrams will guide you through every aspect. Projects include 'your first basket', a simple bowl; a log basket; a garden trug; a potato basket; and a foraging basket.This book is designed for the beginner. Everything you need to know is covered, including guidance on sourcing the willow either from a specialist grower, or the countryside."Basketry is a rewarding craft. Being able to take some humble sticks and weave them together into a beautiful and functional item is extremely satisfying. Even after weaving hundreds of baskets, I still get a 'buzz' when finishing a new creation. The satisfaction doesn't stop there either, using your hand-made baskets for jobs such as picking berries or gathering produce from your garden, is a joyful thing." Jonathan RidgeonNote: The full range of projects are those pictured on the cover.

Pine Needle Basketry

Pine Needle Basketry
Author: Linna Loehr Millikin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 46
Release: 1920
Genre: Basket making
ISBN:

A complete book of instructions for making pine needle baskets.

Plaited Basketry with Birch Bark

Plaited Basketry with Birch Bark
Author: Vladimir Yarish
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2009
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781402748097

For centuries people have marveled over the beauty of plaited basketry; now readers can actually learn the skill and artistry of this craft in the comfort of their own homes. Scholar, artisan, and teacher Vladimir Yarish created all of the birch bark baskets for this book after scouring museums and archeological sites all around the world. This definitive guide focuses on the history and myriad traditional uses of birch bark, as well as general instructions for basket-making and plaiting. Get hands-on with 18 birch bark projects, both decorative and useful, including a rectangular tray, small basket with three-part braid, or an oval basket with curls. Finally, in the gallery section, take a look at plaited baskets by various artists using contemporary materials.

Basketry

Basketry
Author: Bryan Sentance
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Basket making
ISBN: 9780500286708

Basketry explores in depth the techniques and materials used to construct baskets around the world, demystifying basketry and giving a basis for understanding, appreciating and identifying the baskets of the world. Copious colour photographs, diagrams and archive photography of international basketry provide a rich source of comparison and reference.

Contemporary Wicker Basketry

Contemporary Wicker Basketry
Author: Flo Hoppe
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
Total Pages: 200
Release: 1996
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN:

"Contemporary wicker baskets first presents you with the basics--tools and materials, weaving techniques, bases, borders, handles, and lids--with easy-to-follow instructions, detailed illustrations, and helpful how-to photographs. Then use what you learn to make any or all the 30 magnificent wicker baskets in the project section."--p. [4] of cover.

Natural Basketry

Natural Basketry
Author: Carol Hart
Publisher:
Total Pages: 168
Release: 1976
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN:

A complete guide to making wicker, splint, coiled, and twined baskets from commercial and natural materials. Includes information on making dyes.

Basketry Basics

Basketry Basics
Author: B. J. Crawford
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2019-07-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780764357459

This easy, accessible, and fun approach to basket making offers instructions for 18 beautiful and useful baskets. Beginning with simple basket designs and progressing to more-advanced techniques, you build new skills with each project. Follow along from one to the next, or jump ahead to the more advanced baskets to expand your intermediate skills. The practical projects include a market basket, square-to-round storage basket, spiral twill basket, catch-all bathroom basket, cat-head bowl, and many others. Instructions for adding embellishments, color, and shaping are included to help new basketmakers turn a project into a personal treasure. A chart for designing your own market baskets in six different sizes is invaluable, and photos of work by today's top basketmakers serve as inspiration. This book is the ideal guide for anyone interested in learning to make handbuilt baskets.

The Complete Book of Basketry

The Complete Book of Basketry
Author: Dorothy Wright
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2013-02-04
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 048614254X

Profusely illustrated authoritative classic gives history and geography of baskets, detailed advice on basket design, materials, techniques, care, and step-by-step instructions. 294 illustrations, including 12 in color on the covers.