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Basketry & Fibre Arts Supplies
Basket Bases | ||||||
Made from quality plywood, each base is sanded smooth with rounded edges. An odd number of holes are drilled for easy continuous weaving. Use No. 4 round reed for the spokes. This item is also popular with teachers, since it is an easy way to introduce basketry to children. | ||||||
Order Number | Size | Price (each) | Price 12 + (each) | |||
BBR4 | 4" diameter round | $0.52 | $0.34 | |||
BBR5 | 5" diameter round | $0.72 | $0.48 | |||
BBR6 | 6" diameter round | $1.00 | $0.65 | |||
BBR8 | 8" diameter round | $1.45 | $0.96 | |||
BBR12 | 12" diameter round | $2.05 | $1.35 | |||
BBS4X4 | 4" width square | $0.65 | $0.42 | |||
BBH7 | 7"w x 8"h heart shape | $1.14 | $0.74 | |||
You can mix sizes for volume discount. Other sizes can be special ordered. |
Broom Corn | ||||||
This first quality broom corn is put up in 1/2 pound bundles. Use it to make miniature brooms for "kitchen witches", regular brooms, hearth brooms and whisk brooms. It can also be used in coil basketry similar to pine needle basketry in much the same way pine needles are used. | ||||||
Order No. | Description | Size | 1-11 bundles | 12+ bundles | ||
BCORN | Regular |
Total Length: 22" No Stem |
$6.25 ea | $4.25 ea | ||
BCORNLS | Long Stem | Total Length: 34" Stem Length: 5" - 8" |
$7.25 ea | $6.50 ea | ||
Reed Broom Stems | |||||
This product is cut from the very top of the reeds. The bristles are soft and malleable, and would make an excellent broom or decorative accent. Put in 1 lb. bundles. | |||||
Order No. | Description | Size | Price | ||
RBS | Reed Stems | Total Length: 48" | $8.25 |
Books | ||
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Pine Needle Raffia Basketry, by Jeannie McFarland
Order Number: B0181 Price: $12.95 A complete book on how to make pine needle baskets. It shows the basic techniques as well as the more advanced projects. Easy to follow instructions with excellent diagrams and pictures. |
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Advanced Pattern Book for Pine Needle Raffia Basketry, by
Jeannie McFarland Order Number: B0240 Price: $12.95 It takes up where "Pine Needle Basketry" left off. It explains the more advanced techniques and incorporating many of the ideas and suggestions submitted by talented and interested basket makers. |
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Pine Needle Basketry, by Judy Mallow Order Number; B0868 Price: $14.95 This book shows how to use pine needles form the forest floor to create a finished product. Covers all aspects of creating a pine needle basket. |
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Basketry: 17 Great Weekend Projects, by BJ Crawford Order Number: B0020 Price: $9.95 Discover how easy it is to dye materials and add embellishments and finishing touches. Master weaving techniques with simple instructions and step-by-step photographs. |
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Basic Basket Baking, By Linda Franz |
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Little Green Basket Book Volume 1, By Lyn Syler & Carolyn Kemp Order Number: B0204 Price $15.00 Series of 3 books written by the famous Lyn Syler and Carolyn Kemp. Wire bound soft cover 32 pages. 4 patterns that can be altered to make a variety of baskets and are adaptable to different materials. |
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Little Green Basket Book Volume 2, By Lyn Syler & Carolyn Kemp Order Number: B0205 Price $15.00 Includes how to paint paper, weaving paper successfully, and hints on technique from watercolor artist Carolyn Kemp |