Basket Essentials: Rib Basket Weaving: Techniques and Projects for DIY Woven Reed Baskets
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Basket Essentials: Rib Basket Weaving: Techniques and Projects for DIY Woven Reed Baskets
By (Author) Lora S. Irish
Fox Chapel Publishing
Fox Chapel Publishing
26th May 2020
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Rural crafts
746.412
Physical Properties
Paperback
208
Width 200mm, Height 250mm
Description
Go beyond just following the steps and learn the methods to traditional basket weaving. With 20 classic folk basket patterns and clear step-by-step instructions and photos, youll acquire all the proper techniques you need to become an accomplished basket-weaver, from measuring and adding spokes to learning various weaving patterns. Author Lora Irish is a talented and successful artist of many trades and has been making baskets for 15 years. She has also written several woodcarving, pyrography, and craft pattern books.
Reviews
Artist Irish (Pyrography Style Handbook) offers an attractively designed and inviting introductory volume for anyone interested in weaving baskets...Her attractive illustrations and skillful instructions should inspire many newcomers to try out this laid-back craft.
-- "Publishers Weekly"Author Bio
Lora S. Irish is an internationally known artist and author, whose acclaimed books include Great Book of Carving Patterns, Great Book of Celtic Patterns, Great Book of Dragon Patterns, Great Book of Tattoo Designs, The Official Vampire Artist's Handbook, Relief Carving Wood Spirits, World Wildlife Patterns for the Scroll Saw, and many more. Fox Chapel Publishing has sold more than 500,000 copies of Irish's books. Lora is also a frequent contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated and to Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazines.
