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Basket quivers
Justin Snyder:
You are the man Pat.
DanaM:
Man I like them Pat if you have any materials left think you could demonstarte at the Classic? I would like to learn how to weave :)
ricktrojanowski:
Pat
Those are great. The last one is outstanding. Very nice work.
El Destructo:
Look Sweet Pat......thats another Hobby I need to pick up on........ ;)
Pat B:
Hey guys, Thanks. My wife made baskets years ago but had to stop due to carpel tunnel problems so I had some ideas of the process and I had her around to give me pointers. It has been fun and I will continue with it as long as my interest is peaked and the materials hold out. I did buy new materials because what was in the trade box wasn't quite what I needed to complete the quivers. I also have a friend that makes baskets and I got some pointers and emergency supplies that I needed.
Dana, I'd be pleased to do a build along at the Classic. Only problem is having enough materials for individual, hands on lessons. A few areas of the basket making process can be complicated like at the the beginning and the end. The middle part is repetitious and except for maintaining proper tension so the tube stays symmetrical only a bit of concentration is necessary. Once someone gets the jest of the process it can be done while watching TV in the evening as you relax. I can surely show you, or whoever, the principles and a few tricks to get you started.
vtclimber, I would eventually like to use more natural, local materials. For one thing I think it looks better. Just adding the cherry bark to these last two quivers really set them off from the others.
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