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500 Baskets
is a beautiful new basketry book from Sterling
Publishing. If you're familiar with other titles in their "500" series, you
may have seen 500 Bowls, 500 Pitchers, 500 Teapots, 500 Glass Objects... and
more. You also, then, know what an inspiring series this is.
500 Baskets is guaranteed to
jumpstart your creativity. It's a square 8" x 8" paperback coffee table book
that you can flip open at random for inspiration. We want to make clear that
this is not a how-to book. It's a book showcasing 500 exquisite
artisan pieces that will open basket crafters' eyes to the varied and
wonderful possibilities. Sterling has included top weavers from around the
world - Ed Rossbach, Michael Davis, Lillian Elliot, Gyongy Laky, Patti
Lechman, Mary Giles and includes the best emerging newcomers. Baskets range
from purely functional to purely decorative. Classical to ultramodern. In
addition to traditional reed, the artists also incorporate more unusual
objects such as plastic, paper, thread and metal wire.
Basketmakers,
collectors, students, and anyone who loves beautiful items
will certainly enjoy these masterworks! Honestly, I started to photograph a
few basket pages to include here and my head started spinning... which ones
to include?! These are amazing baskets! If you thought you'd seen
every structural possibility, you need to see this. $24.95
(That's 5 cents a basket for inspiration and enjoyment~ and well worth
it!) In Stock Now. |
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Basketmaker's Odyssey has something for everyone, and it's beautiful
enough that you're going to browse through it over and over for new weaving
ideas. The work of 15 different basket weavers is showcased throughout the
book, along with their well illustrated basketry projects. Illustrations are
both photographs and drawings. Full color. The book binding has an unusual
spiral binding core that opens flat on the table. If you've wanted to learn
more about twill techniques, this book has a lot of them. Uses mostly flat
materials but there are also pine needle, round reed and more. $23.95
by Lyn Syler & Carolyn Kemp |
The
Ultimate Basket Book by
Lyn Siler. 43 basket projects and
beautiful color photography. Lyn Siler introduces all the fundamental
techniques—weaving, plaiting, coiling, twining, and wailing; and provides
advice on adding rims, bases, and handles. With her help, it’s simple to
create functional everyday baskets, such as the Twill Weave Market or Double
Lidded Picnic baskets, as well as more unusual items such as a Fishing
Creel. 8 1/2 X 10. 192 pages. Softbound.
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The
Art of Basketry
by Kari Lonning, $24.95.
An absolutely gorgeous book with lots of inspiration for the advanced or
innovative basketweaver. This author presents principles of design and
techniques, then brings them together in an array of superb examples.
Spiral, vertical and mottled variations. Bonus: a gallery of projects from
basketry artists around the round. 132 pages (all in color).
Non-traditional. Like round reed perfection? This book is for YOU.
Hardbound. 8 7/8 x 8 7/8"
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The
Complete Guide to Chair Caning
by Jim Widess.
A brand new (Jan 2006) book by Jim Widess. Excellent attention to detail
with new features: how to install cane webbing in cabinet doors, speakers
and as ventilation for boats. Book includes how to cane chairs, weave rush
seats, splint seats, repair wicker and bamboo furniture, including how to
make those fancy corner knots on rattan furniture when you do a repair.
Great book! $24.95 Hardcover.
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Create
an Heirloom.
by Donna Robkohl. This pattern booklet make 4 doll projects- bassinet and
creadle. Also teaches a woven Cradle for Real Babies with a wood base. Shown
in foreground of photo.
5.95 |

Pine Needle Basketry
by Judy Mallow, $18.95
For all of you pine needle
enthusiasts! 40 projects- miniatures, trays, ginger jars, pencil holders,
baskets galore- plus a special section on dyeing needles, making lids and
handles, special techniques, gathering and storing materials. 112 pages (all
in color), 75 color photos. Hardbound. 7x10" |
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