/r/basketry

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This subreddit is devoted to all things glorious involving baskets! From plated baskets to extravagant coiled baskets, this is the place for them all!

Welcome to r/basketry!!!

Share your cool basket pics or weaving tips!

Leave suggestions for prospective basket weavers, share intense basket weaving stories, or just enjoy the content provided by others.

Basket pics can be those created by you, or ones found from the inter-webs.

Check out our friends at:

r/Crafts - All sorts of crafts here!

r/Weaving - For further weaving adventures!

/r/basketry

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Book recommendations (technique, sourcing, coffee table)

Hello everyone! I’m looking to purchase a book (maybe multiple) related to basket weaving for my partner for Christmas. He just started getting into the craft.

I know that he really values physical books, so I’m looking for a few recommendations for technique/pattern (sorry if that’s the wrong word) books, sourcing guides, coffee table books, etc. Anything about sourcing your own material would be a hit I think.

I’m also planning to purchase some dyed reed, so if anyone can give me pointers on what to look for or avoid I’d be really appreciative!!

Thank you so much in advance!!

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2024/11/15
19:33 UTC

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Question on Types of vines

I have a ton of Kiwi vines, both hardy and fuzzy. Those things grow like crazy. I have been debating making a basket with one, it's been years(decade or two maybe) since I've made a basket and never tried kiwi vines. Has anyone ever worked with them? I can't find anywhere people talk about using them. So leaving me a little hesitant. But it's time to trim back my 3 story monstrosity... So thought I'd ask if anyone has any advice. Worth the effort or am I going to be just wasting my time?

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2024/09/17
08:09 UTC

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Determined to make basket out of weeping willow

I know weeping willow isn’t preferred for weaving. But my friend has 3 large trees and the branches are so flexible! I’m determined to try with this resource I have on hand because it’s abundant and very easy to get.

I’m going to strip the leaves and hang dry, and then soak prior to weaving. Any advice for making this as close to good weaving material as possible? Soak longer, etc? Thanks!

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2024/06/30
06:12 UTC

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Bora-care to treat naturally harvested vines? Letting vines dry?

Hi! Do any of you have opinions or experience with Bora-Care? Matt Twomey recommended it to prevent pests from getting into one's harvested branches while they're drying. I'm wondering if it's really necessary and/or how toxic it is to humans, plants, environment. I have a ton of wisteria I am going to try to dry & give away and/or use. Never done basketry before & excited to try basketry for the first time. Thank you!

Also, if you have any tips for how to efficiently cut, tie and store vines for drying, I'll take em! Seemst o me that leaving them to dry in our shed or basement is inviting mold... but leaving them out to the elements also invites rain/dew, moisture, and animals and pests.

What material and technique do you use for tying them together? Any little tricks for how you tie them & bunch them? Thank you so much!

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2024/05/15
13:46 UTC

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So much wisteria

I just trimmed back a wild wisteria. I have so many trimmings. They seem so amazing. I have never made a basket and may not have the time to dedicate myself to a whole new art but I’d really like them to not go to waste. Any ideas what I can do w them?

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2024/05/14
18:15 UTC

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