Discover the Joys of Basket Weaving!
New Hands-On Guide Covers Everything You Need to Know To Become an Expert!
Here's just some of what you will learn from this amazing ebook:
- What method is commonly used to create ribbed baskets - and how you can easily become an expert at using it!
- How to prepare and store your materials - these tips will save you hours and hours of frustration later on!
- How you can easily make a round basket or oval basket in no time at all - you'll be amazed at how easy it is to make either one when you follow these simple instructions!
- Basket weaving terminology - because the art of basket weaving spans the globe, the terminology used in this craft is universal ... learn these terms and you'll soon feel right at home at the craft store or when conversing with other basket weavers online, in person or anywhere else for that matter!
- How to find and use the perfect special textured material for your basket - these tips will put you on the fast track to creating beautiful baskets!
- What every good basket weaver needs to know about trees, shrubs and climbers - this information may surprise you!
- Essential materials you'll need to craft your baskets - plus, the best, most inexpensive places to buy them!
- The four most common types of baskets - and how to make them!
- How to easily make intricate sides, handles, borders and lids for your baskets - follow these tips and you'll be amazing your friends and relatives - and not to mention yourself - with your ability to create beautifully designed baskets in no time!
- The 10 most common and popular basket weave combinations used today - and how to quickly and easily perform each one!
- The 22 tools that all good basket weavers should have - plus, how to quickly find them all and save money when buying them!
- The five types of baskets - and how to choose which one to make first!
- How to make 14 other common baskets - photographs and/or illustrations are included to make the learning process even easier for you!
"Basket Weaving Made Easy" is jam-packed with truckloads of useful information, valuable tips, beautiful photographs and clear illustrations!
Everything a beginner needs to get started on his first basket weaving project or that a current weaver needs to improve her basket-making skills!
This comprehensive ebook features:
- A list of basketry associations and guilds
- Numerous photos
- Helpful hints and tips
- Differences in basket weaving styles and techniques
- How to make two easy and functional baskets
- A general overview of basket making
- Information about specific textures and weaves used in basket weaving
- Basket weaving terminology
- A metric conversion chart
- A description of common tools and materials needed for basket weaving
