You'll get a real feel for this the more baskets you make. 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. 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. :O), Hi Audrey, Thanks for stopping by. Shopping Basket. Jun 27, 2013 - This Pin was discovered by Ann Witte. Later on, you will go back and fill in the gaps with thinner and more flexible pieces. If not, go for the rustic look of the occasional stripped bark. WP_20170920_14_13_59_Pro. Just a quick warning; Hairy vines on a tree are probably poison ivy here on the east coast! Though vines are durable and plentiful, there are many plants growing beneath our feet and beside our bodies that we might never think about. The only tools you really need are a good set of clippers and maybe a pair of gloves. Thank you, thank you! 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. Feb 18, 2012 - Learn how to make a grapevine basket that's easy for beginners and fun for advanced basket makers! Tuck what you can, but don't worry too much about them. 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. Try to choose a color that will blend in with your weaving material. I am wishing you the best of luck with making a basket. I love baskets, especially grapevine baskets! Though my current weaving project makes use of Virginia Creeper, (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) it is not free from potential skin reaction. The grapevine tolerates quite a bit of bending. Don't worry if it's not perfect, they all have their own unique character! I can make it from other trees. A good reason not to select a basket that is deeper than the length of your arms. His favorite grapevines by far are the chardonnay vines from the Biltmore vineyard. It will come together, I promise. I inherited 22 acres of untended grapes. I just kept going, being careful not to break it off completely. LaThing from From a World Within, USA on November 21, 2013: Oh, WOW, this is an amazing work of art! SPLIT VINES:When you come across a vine with a fork in it, you can either weave the attached tail with your working vine, snip it off, or off-weave the strand. Best of luck, Kathi :O). Let me know whenever you try to make your basket. Tools of the Trade. I'll plan to post again with a finished basket or two. As you add additional cord, repeat the process, hiding the tail as best you can. Discover (and save!) Tip: As you're finishing the bottom of the basket, stop every once in a while and set it down on a flat surface. DETERMINE GOOD STAGE TO WEAVE IN SPOKES TO FORM RIM OF BASKET. 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. Pull evenly and hold the vine … You can do it! Go with the flow and keep going. :O) Angels back attcha! The grapevine has a mind of its own resulting in a unique basket with a charming free-form quality. You'll be able to pick up the skeleton basket without it losing its shape. kathryn1000 from London on December 01, 2010: I think it would be fun to make one.I love all the photos. Yours look green. You can weave paper, string, yarn, fabric, and so many other materials. I then made a basket, using the method you describe here and can I tell you this is the strongest basket I have ever come across, it will never, ever come apart. This a good recycling project as well as trash to treasure. Mar 30, 2020 - Explore Cheryl Richardson's board "WEAVING VINES" on Pinterest. Dolores Monet from East Coast, United States on January 08, 2013: Oh this is just great! This is an informative hub. An old, broken-down golf cart likely has a basket on the back. Only a few simple tools are necessary in basket weaving. The good news for those who are able to wait, you can harvest the vines now, roll them into loose coils, and store them until you are ready to use. Ana Maria Orantes from Miami Florida on August 01, 2014: Hello miss fossillady. Thanks so much!!! There are many different weaving techniques that can be used in rattan baskets. YOU CAN DO THIS:For me, it is easier to weave the sides of the basket first, starting at the bottom, in order to push the fibers down as you go. You'll probably not want to use one that a bird is occupying. Kathi :O). I have question you, Why finished basket with dolls have not many broken surface skin compared sample's handle and rim? Tip: It's a good idea to choose the longest grapevine stem available for the first weaver piece which assembles the bottom of the basket. It took several tries to perfect it, but even my first baskets had a certain charm to them! Use the weavers to help establish the bowl shape by pulling them tightly where you're bending spokes. This step is optional, but is very easy, relaxing, doesn't take long, and will add much to the appeal of your project. Until we decide what we are doing with our new treasure land I'll keep making baskets, wreaths, frames and furniture. ), 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. 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. Sometimes the grapevine itself will determine whether you even have a choice in the matter. I love nature crafts. :-). Outlined below are some of the basic things you need to know to get started. 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. Although most of the wire will be covered with vines or roots, some of the wire will still show, so you might as well make it look nice. Aug 2, 2013 - DIY Weave a Basket out of Vines DIY Weaving DIY Crafts It is a lot of fun to participate in these contests, and especially exciting to think a project might actually win a prize. Runner Up in the Trash to Treasure Challenge. 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. After pulling wild grapevine down from a tree or even pulling it from the ground, snip off unwanted stems and leaves till you're left with a single main stem. Thanks so much for your wonderful instructions! 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. 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. This, you will notice, yields quick work. You may want to add a dab of glue to hold it for a bit, then proceed with wrapping. Love these baskets. Kathi (author) from Saugatuck Michigan on April 12, 2011: Very kind of you Tina! Very doable, I encourage you to give it a try! Would love to try but wondering do you ever sale your baskets. Your photos are attractive. Kymberly Fergusson from Germany on February 27, 2013: Fascinating, beautiful and useful, plus you made it look so easy! 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. Feb 18, 2012 - Learn how to make a grapevine basket that's easy for beginners and fun for advanced basket makers! I have several wreaths that I don't use anymore, so was wondering if I could take them apart (unwind), soften and use them for decoratimg. 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. Fiber Art. Once you start looking, you'll find plenty of resources. Kathi writes about fossils and other earthly subjects, plus the natural history of Michigan, poetry, and more. NO PROBLEM!If you have found a wire frame, but do not have easy access to natural vines, have no fear. Suddenly, I'm searching for anything durable with wire segments for weaving. The older the stem, the heavier in strength and thickness. A sharp pair of scissors for trimming and cutting the vine as you weave with it. . Your instructions are clear and concise, your pictures an excellent aid! 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? SANFORD AND SON: Though not everyone has a junk pile in the back woods, wire baskets are easily found in other places. Thanks for Sharing This Old-World Knowledge "How to Make a Grapevine Basket" Surely a Lost Art. See more ideas about weaving, grape vines, basket weaving. Thank you for such a simple tutorial! Not all vines are created equally when it comes to creating beautifully handcrafted grapevine baskets. Kathi (author) from Saugatuck Michigan on November 27, 2010: Thank you tnderhrt23, I'm thrilled by your compliments. This wild grape needs to be up off the perennials that share the patch with it. Kathi :O). Simply soak them in water to make them more pliable, or even better, boil them for about half an hour before weaving. This secures all six pieces and will be the bottom of your basket. The Vine Basket by Josanne LaValley is definitely worthy of five stars. The best part is that they don’t require any tools other than some scissors and your hands. Don't worry if it's not perfect. Use a chip clip, clamp, or other device to hold the wrap long enough for the glue to set. 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. Don't give up, even if you think your basket is the ugliest thing you've ever seen. You are a genius. Whether you have vines growing on the side of your house or there’s a local supplier, they can make excellent baskets. 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. I cut some this January, and some were quite brittle. 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. Your instructions are perfect and the pictures perfectly illustrate the process. Yes, you can do this! You'll soon find it is tricky to round so many tight corners, but don't fret about trying to be too perfect, because it won't be. Image of pattern, organic, basketry - 199492691 Also I like to make big ones then I line the basket with the hanging basket liners. Your newfangled, Trash-To-Treasure basket is now ready for a multitude of uses. This was very helpful and informative! I suggest Rustoleum, which can be sprayed directly onto rusty surfaces. Try to keep them within a similar volume of bulk and cut them to about the same length. 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. I read your hub “The better side of grief” and now for me, your rock solid love for your husband that transcends this world into another, that is so inspirational and uplifting is symbolised in my beautiful robust basket. This can be accomplished by visiting a community vineyard or do what my husband and I have always done; find wild grapevine growing on your woodland property or ask permission to get it from a neighbor's property. your own Pins on Pinterest :O). It is marvelous how you create the vine grapes baskets. When I need a srtong connection I used wrapped wire that blended well. 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. Kathi, When is the best time of year to cut the vines? Will try this organized method. Now you're ready to start assembling the basket. If you do, I'll give you a three month PRO membership. Looking for flower girl baskets. 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! ALL BUT TWO SPOKES REMAIN UNTUCKED TO BE USED FOR THE HANDLE. TIP: There is no need to soak the grapevine. 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.

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