Basketry (Weekend Crafter) (Weekend Crafter S.) - Softcover

Crawford, B. J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1579903312 ISBN 13: 9781579903312

Publisher: Lark Books,U.S., 2004

Synopsis

Beautifully photographed and created for the beginner, this fabulous introductory basketry course, with 18 enticing projects, will have you finishing a decorative basket the very first weekend. The author offers the fruits of her 30 years' experience: time-tested tips for adding bases, shaping baskets, substituting materials, adding embellishments and many more tricks. A wealth of knowledge on reeds covers everything from preparation to dyeing and finishing, and there's instruction on all the different basket-weaving structures. The projects teach a variety of techniques, each one building upon the last. Start with a small Basic Basket that uses 11 key procedures, and then move on to a charming Market Basket, which includes an attractive handle. Then try a Storage Basket, Hanging Letter Basket, Nantucket-inspired Spiral Twill Basket, or a Bathroom Catch-All. Plus: a beautiful gallery from an international selection of basket artists.

About this title

Synopsis:

Take just two days to learn how to make one of many different baskets that will look great in your home and that are practical to use. The best part of creating your own baskets is that you can choose the techniques and colours you like best: dyeing materials like reed is easy; weaving techniques such as twining are simple to master; and adding embellishments, including beads, provide personal finishing touches.

About the Author:

BJ Crawford opened Earth Guild (www.earthguild.com/), a popular craft material supply store and mail order company in her residence of Asheville, North Carolina, more than 30 years ago. With more than 40 years of basketry experience, she currently works as an active instructor, teaching classes on basket making, weaving, and other traditional and contemporary handcrafts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lark Books,U.S.
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1579903312
• ISBN 13: 9781579903312
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 80