Once the sides are built up to a certain point, it's time to start tucking in the spokes to form the rim of the basket. Thumbs up! Outlined below are some of the basic things you need to know to get started. Tip: As you're finishing the bottom of the basket, stop every once in a while and set it down on a flat surface. Kathi writes about fossils and other earthly subjects, plus the natural history of Michigan, poetry, and more. When you are finished, snip off any wild vines, sticky-outties and such. your own Pins on Pinterest You'll probably have to do some guesswork. Kathi (author) from Saugatuck Michigan on November 23, 2013: Hi Rebecca, Good luck with the basket, my first few were a little sloppy, but got the hang of it after awhile. Suddenly, I'm searching for anything durable with wire segments for weaving. Try it some time, yes it is fun and a great accomplishment when its over! I'm writing a book, and there are two kids living in a forest, and they needed to be able to carry some stuff, so I looked up how to make baskets in the wild. WP_20170924_12_23_38_Pro. You'll be guided through the techniques of weaving your own unique basket whilst learning how to help eradicate this noxious weed and connect with people who share your love of creating. Patricia Scott from North Central Florida on April 17, 2013: Awesome....the details and the photos are so very helpful Now I just need to vine some grapevine. :-). Tip: This clearly demonstrates by the length of of the spokes how big your basket will be. WP_20170924_12_47_58_Pro . You can weave paper, string, yarn, fabric, and so many other materials. Use the weavers to help establish the bowl shape by pulling them tightly where you're bending spokes. You'll be able to pick up the skeleton basket without it losing its shape. I am voting you up! NATURE OF GRAPEVINE SOMETIMES WILL PRODUCE GAPS. It remains pliable for a few weeks after cutting it. The length of the vine will determine the outcome. You are a genius. Also, keep your stems as long as possible. WRAP THE TOP:Using just a few yards at a time, thread a large needle with yarn, string, or other material to wrap the top rung of the basket. Chemical Irritant Contact Dermatitis - a fancy term for 'plant that makes me itch'. His favorite grapevines by far are the chardonnay vines from the Biltmore vineyard. Thank you, thank you! It is a great idea to soak the roots, but even better to boil them, which seems to soften the crystals, reducing, if not eliminating most of the itchiness to your hands. I just used scrap paint I could find in our garage, A source of vines, roots, or other weaving material (see step #2 for ideas! You can do it! It is marvelous how you create the vine grapes baskets. and Some clothes pins to hold your weaving together throughout the project. Art. If you remember weaving place mats in grade school, you'll do just fine. As you add additional cord, repeat the process, hiding the tail as best you can. KEEP IT TIDY:Push down on the fibers as you go, keeping an eye on the amount of space left to weave, which should be approximately equal on all four sides of your wire form. You'll get a real feel for this the more baskets you make. Most vines can be split and dried to store until use. Thank you so much- I really appreciate the thought, time and effort that went into your article. 4 years ago, Oh, Marilyn, your basket should turn out beautiful! . Giving someone a bug infested basket is just rude in the first place. Old farm houses are great sources for wire and fence-related items.Refrigerator repair shops may even have a bounty of wire baskets. While cleaning a part of the property, I noticed a large mass of roots growing atop the ground, ready to trip the next person that might be out for a casual stroll. I hope you'll post a picture when you finish. Jul 21, 2013 - How to make a random weave basket for beginners, including vine selection, directions, diagrams. Even daffodils and tulips contain raphides. Rachel. This is wonderful! Sometimes the grapevine itself will determine whether you even have a choice in the matter. I don't know if I can ever do that but your hub is really inspiring. It never hurts to ask if an item could be for sale. Though my current weaving project makes use of Virginia Creeper, (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) it is not free from potential skin reaction. Once vines are ready to be used, they can be soaked or boiled to increase pliability. You eventually will push the spokes down and tuck them in somewhere along the sides. This will help to keep the weave nice and tidy. This step is optional, but is very easy, relaxing, doesn't take long, and will add much to the appeal of your project. The only tools you really need are a good set of clippers and maybe a pair of gloves. Keeping your basket safe and sound will keep it from falling apart with age.See the images above to see the difference between woven roots, and those that have been sprayed with an acrylic mist in clear. Only a few simple tools are necessary in basket weaving. After you build layers over the damaged spoke, it won't show and it won't even compromise the strength of the basket.The weavers will support it from above and below. I was just thinking about starting to clip my grape vines--but I was wondering if I could build an arbor with them--ambitious, no? Check for stems poking out or bark that needs to be stripped. The pictures and directions are accessible and I learned a lot in a short amount of time. Sometimes that will happen, it does take a little practice! Update: I now have a video available showing how to use large-stemmed blackberry vines! About 52% of these are Storage Baskets, 5% are Storage Boxes & Bins. :O), Hi Audrey, Thanks for stopping by. When that happens, simply fill them in when you come around with the next layer. Runner Up in the Trash to Treasure Challenge. Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) Many basket weavers suggest harvesting vines in fall or winter when the sap is lowest, to avoid snapping while weaving, but waiting for another season is not always in tune with my impulsive creativity streak. Sometimes it's a good idea to integrate the added handle pieces along the rim of the basket. When shopping at yard sales, take note of any junk laying around the garage. The bark is great for cordage. WEAVE LONGEST STEM AROUND THE SIX STARTER SPOKES. Good luck if you decide to make one out of wisteria! Ana Maria Orantes from Miami Florida on August 01, 2014: Hello miss fossillady. Basket weaving is also a rural craft. Yard sales, flea markets, and garage sales are often great sources for items that are no longer of use to someone else. If it doesn't want to sit straight, add pieces strategically for the best balance. Just start, and the rest will quickly fall into place. Other Vines, Branches & Bark I tend to lump all the additional vines I use into an ‘Other’ category, because I find their attributes and preparation to be very similar. Dolores Monet from East Coast, United States on January 08, 2013: Oh this is just great! Well written too. This will be the bottom of the basket from where you'll continue. If you dare to go bare, a thorough hand washing with a good pumice soap such as Lava is very helpful. ), Pruning shears, hedge clippers, or other tool to cut vines / roots, A source of water, to keep the vines or roots moistened, and to occasionally wash your hands, Yarn, string, or other material to wrap the top of your basket, and / or handles of it, An oversized needle, often referred to as a lacing needle, plastic canvas needle, or large-eye needle. Just is none around here anywhere....not to worry...some will be found. This wild grape needs to be up off the perennials that share the patch with it. Come along, and I'll share what I learned while turning trash into treasure.You'll find yourself seeing potential in junk you've never noticed before. Explore the art of traditional basket weaving using the notorious Cat’s Claw vine. You've really shared a wonderful skill in an easy to understand article. Beautiful examples of decorating them! CONTINUE TO ADD PIECES TWISTING IN THE ORIGINAL SPOKES. BEGIN WORKING UP THE SPOKES BENDING THEM AS YOU GO, PULL WEAVERS TIGHT TO FORM THE CURVE OF THE SPOKES. Whenever you're using honeysuckle vine, you'll want to boil it for 3 reasons, pliability, bugs and bark. Kathi (author) from Saugatuck Michigan on January 08, 2013: Oh thank you Dolores! This is an informative hub. Basket weaving glossary: terminology. I began this project with roots that had spent a week in the water. Once you've completed the weaving on the sides of the basket, it is time to weave the bottom. Voted up and tweeted! I found myself wandering through my husband's junk pile out back, when I came across an old wire basket, the kind that is typically found in chest freezers. Tip: Make sure to clip the ends at an angle for a smoother finish. Good job with the photos and directions! Article from fossillady.hubpages.com. A discarded wire-framed bin becomes a hand-woven root basket! I chose a large one, and selected smaller vines as I made progress. Once you start looking, you'll find plenty of resources. When you're satisfied with the handle, take a final look at the entire basket. At the end of the wrapping, a dab of glue, or a nip and tuck should hold it securely out of sight. Jul 8, 2012 - Learn how to make a grapevine basket that's easy for beginners and fun for advanced basket makers! When you're finished weaving the first six starter pieces, it will sort of look like a big spider with long legs and a checker board body. (I wish I could send you a photo of it). I used to market certain kinds of willow that was used for crafts like this. WET WORK MAKES IT EASIER: There are several ways to acquire and keep fibers until you are ready to weave, but since I chose ground-creeping roots, I soak them as soon as I harvest them, to keep them pliable. WP_20170403_13_31_41_Pro. Kathi (author) from Saugatuck Michigan on December 01, 2010: Kathryn, I would encourage you to try it, brave lady! Thanks for the instructions now I'm off to try and recycle an old wire basket and freshly pruned wisteria, Reply Don't worry about it. If you make these when the grapevines are green they will bend easier and will dry brown. At present, I am a paper pusher. You can simply wind your fibers into a circle, then place them into a bucket or other large container, and fill with very warm to hot water. A bucket or two large enough to soak the vines in. I am lucky to live in an area where the wild varieties grow rampant! I wanted to tell you about my basket, to thank you for your guidance but also to let you know that I now have a little piece of your amazing strength symbolised by my solid strong basket, here with me in Australia. WP_20170923_12_12_24_Pro. Later on, you will go back and fill in the gaps with thinner and more flexible pieces. kathryn1000 from London on December 01, 2010: I think it would be fun to make one.I love all the photos. If not, simply push the fibers as best you can, to tidy up the balance yet to be woven. Your newfangled, Trash-To-Treasure basket is now ready for a multitude of uses. The finished product is ready to be admired. It is sturdy and good looking and my dogs love it. Sometimes as you're building up the sides of your basket, you can't find the perfect spot to tuck the ends of your weavers so you simply clip the ends to blend them in as much as possible. GRADUAL WEAVING:Try to keep the weaving strips of thicker size down towards the bottom of the basket. Great ideas. Love these baskets. Decide if you want a big or small basket. . Note how much tidier the smaller, more plentiful vines make the completed basket look. If you decide to make your own Trash To Treasure basket, I hope you will share it with all of us in the comment section below. Keep some notches on your stems. It took several tries to perfect it, but even my first baskets had a certain charm to them! I made a "dog bed" basket yesterday and it came out great. i was gonna try and do a wreath, but I love this idea. TOOLS (and other items) REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT: CLEAN UP, CUT UP, DRESS UP:Many wire racks or baskets are basically ready to weave, but in the case of one of the baskets I found, there were wheels welded onto the sides of it, so I had to remove them. Until we decide what we are doing with our new treasure land I'll keep making baskets, wreaths, frames and furniture. Now you're ready to start assembling the basket. Fill with potting soil and add plants. METHOD OF WEAVING:As you weave, especially if you've never completed such a project, you may find yourself trying various things to make it easier, considering some of the vines are much like wrestling rubber bands. Also I like to make big ones then I line the basket with the hanging basket liners. If you've chosen a lampshade, you'll need to remove the fabric covering. Start by cutting the vines down to size, then wrap them together. I can make it from other trees. I love baskets, especially grapevine baskets! Thanks so much for this look at making a grapevine basket! LEFT HAND or RIGHT HAND?Another trick to easy weaving is to place the wire basket at a level which will allow you to use your foot to hold the basket, while you can use both hands to weave. Weaving. Kathi :O). Consider Vines for Your Basket-Weaving. Thank you so much this was great to read. Explore. You can weave vines fairly easily. I am so happy with it as my previous attempts prior to being a little more educated (thanks to you) in basketry, were very wonky and not very strong. ‘Til next time! Nov 28, 2016 - FolioLink Websites for artists and photographers (c) 2003-2018 Kodexio Try to choose a color that will blend in with your weaving material. If it can be cut to size and woven over and under, you can make a Trash To Treasure basket!Strips of cotton, silk, burlap, just about any fabric!Hint: T-shirt YarnStringYarnRopeClotheslineVINES AND TWINE FROM NATURE: Here are just a few natural choices that will work for weaving: * Kiwi * Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia). Boiling the vines will make them more pliable and easier to weave. Once upon a time, heavy-duty milk crates were made in similar fashion. Next, you’re going to boil the vines for 20-30 minutes to make them more flexible and to kill any bugs that may be on or in the bark. Thanks so much for your wonderful instructions! Toys, clothing, staircase organization, fruit, miscellaneous household items, and so much more!Thank you for taking the time to view my project. Usually, they're glad someone is willing to rid them of their possible nuisance. Thank you for this project. hacer Cesta Mar 30, 2020 - Explore Cheryl Richardson's board "WEAVING VINES" on Pinterest. Take one of my basket weaving classes. I actually like to work on the baskets near a pond, so I can just dunk the entire project into the water, and keep weaving. Over, under, over, under. . Also, any bugs that are on the vines or in them for that matter will be nixed when you boil the vines. Your picture with the stuffed animals is so perfect it's funny: I'm planning to make a basket for my son's stuffed animals when I prune our grapevine this fall! It’s a skill, and I hope I can make one. As per the over/under combination, once my base was woven, I inserted a seventh spoke so that the over/under pattern was continuous for the walls of the basket.. Kathi (author) from Saugatuck Michigan on December 06, 2017: Sorry, I'm not sure I follow your question. Looking for flower girl baskets. START SOMEWHERE, ANYWHERE:Though it does not matter where you begin, you might want to experiment with the thicker end, and weave it so that the very end will lean securely against a wire. Kymberly Fergusson from Germany on February 27, 2013: Fascinating, beautiful and useful, plus you made it look so easy! * NOTE: Please be certain to read step 1 for known precautions regarding your chosen fibers. Basket weaving is a great hobby that can add charm to your house and your own personal touch when you use the baskets you make as a gift. smokevine are good basket weaving materials. An old source lists Minakuchi, Shiga and Tsugaru (now Aomori Prefecture) as localities that produced baskets from the vines of trifoliate variety. In that case, you simply clip it off for a smooth finish. Just back away, and keep walking. Although many vines are not uniform in shape and size, they can be manipulated and prepared in a way that makes them easily used in traditional and contemporary basketry. In fact, I pull a handful of vines, then toss them into our pond. Thanks for Sharing This Old-World Knowledge "How to Make a Grapevine Basket" Surely a Lost Art. Thank you for teaching the making of the basket. SIX UNIFORM STATER PIECES. Sometimes the grapevine itself will determine whether you even have a choice in the matter. Or, you can go ahead and cut it, leaving enough of a tail to tuck in and hide it. When I need a srtong connection I used wrapped wire that blended well. I don't have grapevines, but find that wisteria vines work beautifully for wreaths and I expect they will do well for baskets. Though you wouldn't want to leave them in the water for days and days on end, a few days won't hurt. Kathi (author) from Saugatuck Michigan on April 12, 2011: Very kind of you Tina! Thanks again, Great hub! The creeper's sap contains what are known as raphides, which are metabolic by-products in many plant cells. Try to keep them within a similar volume of bulk and cut them to about the same length. Basket weaving (also basketry or basket making) is the process of weaving or sewing pliable materials into three-dimensional artifacts, such as baskets, mats, mesh bags or even furniture. I just kept going, being careful not to break it off completely. Time to build the handle: Start with a nice thick piece of grapevine and tuck it into the gaps along the handle sides as much as possible. As you make the rounds, you can tuck and squeeze to hold it down, or if you have a longer tail, you can always trim it off. Obviously, boiling makes the vines much more pliable and easy to use when weaving. CUTTING TOOLS: Though a Fein Multimaster Oscillating tool (dear Santa) would make light work in removing wheels or other weaving obstacles, our toolbox offered only an angle grinder, so I had to be careful with the grinding disc, so as not to cut into the other wires while removing the wheels. Keep in mind, there really is no right or wrong regarding direction, and a great opportunity to practice ambidextrous movement, as no particular hand preference is necessary. :O). They are a Turkish ethnic group but live mostly in an area now considered as a part of China. If you have enjoyed this Instructable, I truly hope that you will consider voting for it in the Instructables Trash To Treasure Contest. Panic not. Honeysuckle - Lonicera Bittersweet - 'False' bittersweet, Celastrus scandens (American) Bittersweet - Celastrus orbiculatus (often referred to as 'Oriental') - be careful, as it has tiny thornsWisteria - Wisteria sinensis Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans)Kudzu - (Pueraria montana)Grapevine - (Vitis)Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata)Many basket weavers suggest harvesting vines in fall or winter when the sap is lowest, to avoid snapping while weaving, but waiting for another season is not always in tune with my impulsive creativity streak. OVER, UNDER, OVER, UNDER:Basic weaving of a framed structure is not overly difficult in terms of understanding the process. If it is a bit rusty, perhaps a coat or two of a good spray paint is in order. Thank you for your creative hub. If you are feeling overly industrious, and have the time, peeling off the bark will often reveal a beautiful, ivory-colored vine that will produce a gorgeous basket. Don't worry if it's not perfect, they all have their own unique character! Including the baskets, you decorated with flowes and vegetables. They are beautiful. The Vine Basket by Josanne LaValley is definitely worthy of five stars. It is a lot of fun to participate in these contests, and especially exciting to think a project might actually win a prize. Simply tie the string to a section of the wire on the top, and wrap the cord around the wire, including the tail of the cord to keep it hidden, and secure. I suggest Rustoleum, which can be sprayed directly onto rusty surfaces. Now that the rim spokes are tucked in, you will be left with two spokes which will be the base for your handle. Tools of the Trade. Best of luck, Kathi :O). TIME TO FILL IN THE BOTTOM BEFORE MAKING THE HANDLE. NO VINES? Or get crazy like we did, pretend you live on the prairie and try your hand at making baskets! This can take a while cause you have to weave each piece between each spoke all around the base beginning from the widest to the smallest circle. A sharp pair of scissors for trimming and cutting the vine as you weave with it. WEAVING MISTAKES:Should you be weaving along just fine and then discover a weave that is under, but should have been over, simply get back on track by weaving the correct one. Kathi, When is the best time of year to cut the vines? Yanking an unknown vine is never a good idea, considering you may be grabbing poison ivy, which I have included a picture of, lest you encounter any during your harvest. Great job! Though living in the city will likely pose difficulty for a variety of natural fibers, the country life provides plenty of it.I'll be the first to admit to a love of plants deemed invasive by others, and allow it to grow as it will, for the most part, on our property. You'll probably not want to use one that a bird is occupying. ABOUT US. BOOK ONLINE. This was the best instructional hub I've ever used. I have question you, Why finished basket with dolls have not many broken surface skin compared sample's handle and rim? If you try to force a fiber, and it breaks, but does not come apart, you should be able to tell if the fibers will hold together long enough to weave. Although it is the same process, it is a bit more difficult due to the fact that you must reach into the entire basket to reach the bottom if your basket has depth to it. You may want to add a dab of glue to hold it for a bit, then proceed with wrapping. I will soon be creating. Not all vines are created equally when it comes to creating beautifully handcrafted grapevine baskets. :O) Angels back attcha! WP_20170318_14_28_34_Pro. Annie Fenn from Australia on August 16, 2011: Last week I finally got around to pruning our grapevines. Your descriptions, hints and especially pictures are great. Good strong scissors and a sharp knife are needed for cutting and pointing the osiers. Study the various stems you have to work with. This method, however, is quite messy, but refreshing on a humid Oklahoma day. This was very helpful and informative! Go with the flow and keep going. I'll be adding a picture of a grapevine basket decorated for Christmas soon. Tip for working with the unique qualities of grapevine: You might end up with gaps caused by natural bends along the vines as you're building up the sides of the basket. Simply make things fit according to the twists and turns of the vine. Though the basket fibers are natural, they will age and weather if left exposed to the elements. Audrey Howitt from California on November 21, 2013: So cool! Don't touch it. Most other vines that I use I my work include: Honeysuckle (Both large pieces and small runners. Kathi (author) from Saugatuck Michigan on February 28, 2013: Thank you nifwlseirff, it's a great hobby, my husband and I started out making grapevine wreathes from the wild varieties around our property invading trees and it progressed from there. DETERMINE GOOD STAGE TO WEAVE IN SPOKES TO FORM RIM OF BASKET. … Eureka, the perfect weaving material for my junk basket!While I'm certainly not a trained basket weaver, the project flowed smoothly, and turned out well. SERVICES. I'll try it. Surprise, you thought it was time to build the handle, but it's the best time to fill in the bottom. Jul 25, 2013 - March 3-9, 2013 Matt Tommey www.folkschool.org You might have to wait till the very end and even clip off a thickness created by the character of the grapevine, especially where there's a natural bend. Small round baskets are perfect to place fruits or just as a display. And timely! Let me know whenever you try to make your basket. I actually learned the basics of basket-weaving years ago by attempting to make one of the most difficult types of basket. Basket Weaving.. See more ideas about weaving, grape vines, basket weaving. If you do, I'll give you a three month PRO membership. Your instructions are perfect and the pictures perfectly illustrate the process. WP_20170920_14_13_59_Pro. Remember, it's grapevine, not perfection. Don't forget to push the fibers toward the first vine, to keep it nice and tidy. Side … I am wishing you the best of luck with making a basket. Twill weaves, continuous weave, triple weave, braids, plain weave, and others. The grapevine tolerates quite a bit of bending. A good reason not to select a basket that is deeper than the length of your arms. We've pulled down vines that have grown thirty feet up a tree. Don't forget about that junky old lampshade, the one with fly spit and cobwebs. Add beautiful bow and is great gift or nice for a funeral. Very doable, I encourage you to give it a try! The grapevine has a mind of its own resulting in a unique basket with a charming free-form quality. Tuck what you can, but don't worry too much about them. Just a quick warning; Hairy vines on a tree are probably poison ivy here on the east coast! It is beautifully written and gives you an inside look into what it is like to be a Uyghur (pronounced as Wee ghur) girl. I don't know how I missed this hub. Jun 27, 2013 - This Pin was discovered by Ann Witte. PROTECT YOUR COMPLETED PROJECT:To ensure your basket will be around for a very long time, you might consider giving it a few coats of clear spray. I would recommend learning how to prepare honeysuckle vine for basket weaving and making at least one yourself. Always remember to stop once in a while and center things to your liking. I chose a nice, fibrous macrame cord of small diameter, yet large enough to show well. I inherited 22 acres of untended grapes. Now that you have weaved your first stem all the way around the base, you'll want to find a place to tuck in the end of it in somewhere. I have some sad old grapevines that I've used for wreaths, but the basket looks beautiful and so much fun to make! Your instructions are clear and concise, your pictures an excellent aid! The next step is to choose a long stem and begin weaving it over and under around the six starter spokes forming a circle around the checker board base. Whether you have vines growing on the side of your house or there’s a local supplier, they can make excellent baskets. Feb 3, 2013 - A destination for the avid collector and weekend hobbyist alike, Our Pastimes features articles and tips about your favorite cards & games, hobbies and more. A quick Google reveals that raphides are needle-shaped crystals of calcium oxalate. Sometimes, it is easier to feed the end of the vine through a hole, and guide it where it belongs, and other times, you can get away with making a small hump in the vine, which can be easily pulled through the wires, allowing you to use both hands. Pic N Vine.

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