Monday, October 02, 2006

About my baskets.....

Amish Arrows Round Basket

- all baskets are designed and woven by me
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wooden handles are either oak, ash, or hickory
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wrapped handles are wrapped with common cane
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all rims are double lashed with common cane
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rectangular shaped baskets have filled bases (no holes) using a unique filling technique (I adapted one I learned from Grace Kabel)
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round baskets have twined round reed bases
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painting strips are made from ash
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colored reeds are dyed using Rit dye
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all baskets are overstained with black walnut hull stain made from real black walnuts and water
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painted baskets are stained after they are painted
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all baskets are signed and dated by the artist
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Limited Edition baskets are signed, dated, and numbered by the artist and include a special “Limited Edition” seal on the tag

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