/r/basketry
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Drying Weaver Vines With Fire?
TLDR: Can I dry English ivy with fire for later rehydration or would this rapid drying compromise the material
I'm leading a public basket weaving program using English ivy in a few weeks and want to make sure I have enough material for the program. I've been harvesting it aggressively from the woods and gardens where I work because it is very ecologically harmful where I live. For my own baskets I usually weave with fresh vines but for the program I want to collect a large amount in advance to make sure I had enough.
Online sources suggest that you can dry your vines and then rehydrate them when you need them but I am not sure I'll have enough time to dry them completely before program. I'm thinking of drying them near a campfire but I don't see many people talking about this method and I suspect it may damage the vines. Does anyone have any experience fire-drying their vines and if did it produce problems?
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Fixing my basket
Hi there everyone :) wondering if anyone has any recommendations on how to fix my vintage basket I bought today. Been eyeing it for a year but finally caved today. Worried about the bottom not being strong and possibly breaking. Any way to fix or prevent that? Thanks!
22:44 UTC
Sealing or degumming Conifer baskets
I’m thinking about breaking down my Christmas tree for basket material. I understand it’s not the ideal material to work with, but I live in the city and don’t have access to more suitable options.
Do you have advice on how to prep the wood to make the final product less sticky, or a finishing product (ideally natural but I’m open to commercial options) to seal the basket for a sticky-free finish?
Thank you
14:17 UTC
Organizing things in my basket
I've gotten a Nantucket Basket for my crafting tools and I'm beyond delighted. But I would normally opt for something with pockets inside so that I can organize it. I would like to have my tools in such pockets.
I am not someone who sews but I have friends that do, so if you have suggestions that require DIY I have people who can help me.
01:20 UTC
basket classes at Florida Tropical conference
Basket makers! Registration for the Florida Tropical Weavers Guild Conference is now open. Go to ftwg.org.
The conference is April 3-6, 2025, at the Wyndham Resort & Conference Center in Kissimmee, Florida (centrally located for many Floridians!) We have lots of classes in basketry—but you can also try different fiber classes if you wish. Or do both.
There are classes available on Thursday through Sunday. When you register, you will know immediately if you get the classes you want. There is no waiting to find out.
We will also have plenty of other activities such as vendors, a fiber show, guild tables, and evening programs
Basketry instructors include Char Ciammaichella, Jelena Clay, Tonya Cubeta, Fonda Haddad, Constance Lee, Peggy McCarson, Barbara McCormick, Barbara Nelson, Bonnie Rideout, and Laura Lee Zanger.
19:08 UTC
working with English ivy
Hey, I'm curious to hear if any of you have worked with English ivy. I would like to start teaching myself basketry , and thought perhaps English ivy would be good as it grows abundantly in my yard. I tried to test it's bendability and it didn't hold up so well, but maybe you have to process it a certain way first? Would love to hear any wisdoms. Thanks so much
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