Description
Basket Essentials: Rib Basket Weaving
Techniques and Projects for DIY Woven Reed Baskets
Lora S. Irish
Your complete guide to rib basket making!
15 classic folk basket patterns including egg, melon, and Appalachian baskets
3 step-by-step projects perfect for beginners, with detailed coordinating photography and clear instructions
Master proper techniques including making ears, eyes, knots, wrapped handles, short rows, and more
Author Lora Irish is an accomplished artist, author, and internationally known maker of many trades
Go beyond just following the steps—learn the methods to traditional basket weaving!
The art of basketry has been passed down from generation to generation, and while there are several different kinds of baskets, this book is a comprehensive guide that focuses on one specific style: rib baskets. Rib Baskets are also known as hip baskets, egg baskets, fanny baskets, granny baskets, potato baskets, or Appalachian baskets. Join internationally known maker and talented artist Lora S. Irish as she teaches you about this timeless art form—from essential terms, tools, materials, dyes, and finishes to information on knots, spokes, weaving techniques, common basket shapes, and more.
With Lora as your instructor, you'll learn everything you need to know: the rim hoops that you can use, how to add handle hoops, how to weave your locking ear patterns, how to measure, add, and anchor your spokes, how the length of the spokes defines the final shape of the basket, and more. Insightful chapters on technique are followed by three beginner-friendly projects featuring detailed step-by-step instructions and coordinating photos.
After you've warmed up with the provided projects, you'll find 12 additional weaving patterns for baskets you can make. Ranging from easy to challenging, these last twelve projects take off the training wheels, helping you increase your skills from beginner to intermediate as you independently accomplish each basket.
Fall in love with the enduring and organic craft of basket making. Learn everything you need to know to become an accomplished basket-weaver with Basket Essentials: Rib Basket Weaving!
About the Author
Lora S. Irish is an internationally known artist and author, whose acclaimed books include Great Book of Carving Patterns, Great Book of Celtic Patterns, Great Book of Dragon Patterns, Great Book of Tattoo Designs, The Official Vampire Artist's Handbook, Relief Carving Wood Spirits, World Wildlife Patterns for the Scroll Saw, and many more. Fox Chapel Publishing has sold more than 500,000 copies of Irish's books. Lora is also a frequent contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated and to Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazines