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Place a few blades of grass in a parallel horizontal position. Weave a vertical pattern, with a new blade of grass, under and over the horizontal pieces. Weave the second row, with a new blade of grass, over and under the horizontal pieces. Keep the weaving tight up against the previous row for a strong weave.
- How do you prepare reeds and grass for weaving?
- How do you prepare weaving vines?
- What do you use for basket weaving?
- How do you braid stems on a plant?
- What plants can you weave with?
How do you prepare reeds and grass for weaving?
Cut dried reeds to the desired size for your basket-weaving project. Fill the basin with warm (not hot) water. Place one or two reeds at a time into the water; soak for five to 10 minutes until the reeds are pliable but not soggy. Remove the reed(s) from the water and pat dry with paper towels.
How do you prepare weaving vines?
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. Simply soak them in water to make them more pliable, or even better, boil them for about half an hour before weaving.
What do you use for basket weaving?
Basketry is made from a variety of fibrous or pliable materials—anything that will bend and form a shape. Examples include pine, straw, willow, oak, wisteria, forsythia, vines, stems, animal hair, hide, grasses, thread, and fine wooden splints.
How do you braid stems on a plant?
The stems are gently manoeuvred so that they can be braided. The braiding process is simple enough if using three plants; simply lay a stem from one side over the other two then do the same thing with the one from the other side and continue to do this, alternating the side you bring the stem from each time.
What plants can you weave with?
There are many types of natural fibers that can be used to weave a basket, like various kinds of tree bark. For example, grasses, bamboo, vines, oak, willow, reeds, and honeysuckle are all commonly used materials for weaving.
