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Post by Firefox on Oct 15, 2013 13:51:06 GMT
I found this link recently www.bushcraft.ridgeonnet.com/basicbasket.htmHe reckons soak for 1 day for each foot of length of your piece so if it is four foot long, then 4 days. Also tips on various weaves but I would like to have a go in a group as it would be easy to make mistakes I think. Has anyone got any experience of this type of bushcraft?
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Post by kangooroo on Oct 15, 2013 14:00:43 GMT
Has anyone got any experience of this type of bushcraft? I cut some of our willow last week and have been having a bash at it but my shortfall is a lack of both creativity and patience and it's easier just to feed it to the buns. I'll have another go next year as we have a mass of willow which needs to be coppiced.
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Post by Firefox on Oct 15, 2013 14:03:11 GMT
There's plenty willow and once the shelter and other jobs are complete, that's next on the list for coppicing. You're welcome to help yourself and if the rain continues, it won't need much soaking!
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Post by Firefox on Oct 15, 2013 15:24:47 GMT
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Post by robmac on Oct 15, 2013 15:39:57 GMT
I've seen this site before Vernon, but had forgotten about it. I love the wood carving with a Crook Knife and may try it at some time. However, I am more keen to try his canoe making projects. I recently watched Ray Mears build a Canadian Birch Bark Canoe (for about the fourth time!) and it always fascinates me. I may give it a go this Winter! (using Canvas instead of bark).
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Post by millie on Oct 15, 2013 20:34:40 GMT
My friend Jax is an artist and produces some beautiful willow sculptures - she is also restoring a VW. I'm sure if I asked her she would be happy to meet up with us, maybe at Greywell, for a crafty weekend if anyone was interested. jaxsarts.co.uk/?page_id=2
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Post by millie on Oct 16, 2013 7:34:18 GMT
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Post by lotusanne on Oct 16, 2013 12:11:14 GMT
My friend Jax is an artist and produces some beautiful willow sculptures - she is also restoring a VW. I'm sure if I asked her she would be happy to meet up with us, maybe at Greywell, for a crafty weekend if anyone was interested. jaxsarts.co.uk/?page_id=2That sounds great Millie, I would love to have a go at willow weaving but as vern says its prob easy to go wrong without experience or guidance. White Van woman is already organising a craft weekend - I wonder if we could combine both? I would be willing to put something in towards tuition if needs be??
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Post by millie on Oct 16, 2013 19:24:45 GMT
My friend Jax is an artist and produces some beautiful willow sculptures - she is also restoring a VW. I'm sure if I asked her she would be happy to meet up with us, maybe at Greywell, for a crafty weekend if anyone was interested. jaxsarts.co.uk/?page_id=2That sounds great Millie, I would love to have a go at willow weaving but as vern says its prob easy to go wrong without experience or guidance. White Van woman is already organising a craft weekend - I wonder if we could combine both? I would be willing to put something in towards tuition if needs be?? Sounds like a great plan Anne. Do you know where and when Jess is planning her meet?
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Post by lotusanne on Oct 16, 2013 22:47:49 GMT
Hi Mille, no don't think anything settled yet, only a recent idea but talk of Cheshire I think, it was northern thing come to think of it so may be too far for your friend, maybe we need two meets. hoping Jess will see this and put in her thoughts
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Post by Firefox on Oct 17, 2013 5:21:30 GMT
Yes I think some people may not be able to make Greywell due to distance, but nothing to stop us having another meet at Greywell for those that want - I think I will need lots of instruction!
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Post by Firefox on Oct 23, 2013 15:38:44 GMT
Lee & Linda This one may interest you if we can get one going at Greywell?
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Post by seanrua on Oct 24, 2013 6:21:24 GMT
All I can remember about basket weaving is "over and under; over and under" over and over again. One of the most tedious jobs in the world!
Starting off and ending off were a bit difficult, but once you were set up it was just repetition. Artistic folk may be able to break this boredom with intricate design features.
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Post by n brown on Oct 24, 2013 8:16:25 GMT
I've done a few cane seats and backs,i,ve made 4 heddle looms and I learnt tubular weaving by watching dancing round a maypole !weaving splicing knotwork and plaiting are all extremely therapeutic occupations
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Post by Lee & Linda on Oct 24, 2013 9:31:03 GMT
Yes Vern, would definitely be interested in a southern crafty meet. I did basket weaving at evening classes many years ago but not sure i can remember much.
We have a hazel tree in the garden which works as well as willow....
Linda
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