Practical Basketry Techniques

A practical guide to learning the basics, getting started, and designing and creating your very own original baskets. While based on traditional techniques, this book opens the door to an exciting hybrid approach, mixing both materials and methods to achieve fabulous pieces. Techniques, advice and inspiration for would-be and experienced basket makers.Basketry is experiencing a resurgence of popularity, and enjoying an exciting comeback at the hands of a new and dynamic generation of makers who are not afraid to experiment with mixing materials and techniques.While based on traditional techniques, this book gives you all the information you need to learn basic methods as well as discover exciting hybrid approaches, mixing both materials and methods to achieve fabulous pieces. Through illustrated step-by-step examples, get the confidence and inspiration to expand your making as far as your imagination can take you. The projects are suitable for beginners and provide a handy reference and inspiration guide for more experienced basket makers.