Basket Making Is Fun and Easy |
| Published: December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm |
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Basket Making Is Fun and Easy by Pat JacksonHave you ever wondered how such beautiful basket creations are crafted through the practice of basket-making? Basketry is an art form. Each basket, being handcrafted, is unique and no two baskets will be exactly alike. You can create a basket, your very own work of art, to just your specifications, needs, and desires. From baskets made to adorn your walls to baskets made for gift-giving purposes, you need to know about the materials used for basket-making. Each type of basketry is different. Many kinds of baskets are woven from rattan. Rattan is a type of palm that grows in India and comes in different shapes and sizes, each fitting in with a different specialized use. Rattan is a rather brittle material and needs to be soaked before using it successfully. Raffia can be used for smaller projects. Raffia is imported from Madagascar and, depending on your project, some raffia will want to be braided. While raffia is not brittle [ Full article ] |
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