We master the weaving of baskets with our own hands from the vines step by step
Weaving baskets is gaining popularity. Now it has become fashionable to put furniture and other handicraft items in a house or apartment. Especially nice when they are done by themselves, and not purchased ready-made in stores. You should not start with complex products, it is better to choose something simple. For example, weave a basket.
Variants of material for weaving baskets
For basket weaving you can use differentmaterials, up to newspaper tubes and plastic bottles. But most often in the course are the willows. They are pre-harvested and soaked in water or brine, which gives them elasticity. Willow rods are used to create various products: lampshades, furniture and other.
Wheat or barley straw can also be used. It is flexible enough, so it is convenient to work with it. Products made of such material are obtained by air, have a beautiful golden color.
Beresta is also suitable for weaving baskets. This material is suitable for children's creativity. Thanks to the unique pattern of birch bark, the products are unique.
But it is from the vine that the most durable baskets are obtained, which can be used for various purposes.
Secrets of the master and tools for weaving baskets
Before we begin to weave from the vine, it is necessary to prepare the following tools:
knives - it is recommended to use a tool of medium length and width with a moderate sharpness of the blade;
Advice! The knife must be so sharp that it can cut the thin and middle rod freely at an angle, but it does not damage the wood when cleaning from the bark.
pliers - it's impossible to work with a wire without this tool, although it is not used often;
Phillips screwdriver - to attach the handle to the hoop, self-tapping screws are used;
marking pencil - some elements in the process of weaving require preliminary marking;
On a note! It is not necessary to use special marking pencils, which are designed for construction work, you can purchase the usual stationery.
ropes - are necessary for binding the bundles of the vine and fixing some elements;
board-base - on it there is a whole process of work;
Advice! It is desirable that the board is made of hardwoods.
Roulette - required for marking the hoop;
On a note! You can use a construction roulette or a conventional soft centimeter. You can even apply for this purpose a simple rope, which wraps around the hoop, and then measured by a ruler.
sandpaper - designed to handle parts in order to give them a roughness;
Brushes and varnish - it is desirable to coat the finished product with varnish;
wire - used to temporarily fix certain elements;
Advice! It is desirable to prepare a soft wire made of aluminum or copper, having a diameter of about 2 mm.
Self-tapping screws are designed for fixing the handle.
On a note! If a fabric handle is provided, there is no need for self-tapping screws.
The diagram below shows the basic ways of weaving
Step by step tattoos basket of vines
A master class for beginners on weaving the openwork basket from the vine is presented below. Step by step such actions are performed:
Work begins with the bottom, which can beround or oval shape. In order to weave a round bottom, first 5 rods are used for the longitudinal and transverse sides (they should be the same). In any five sticks, holes are made, into which the remaining rods are inserted.
The received cross is braided by two long and thin sticks, which are inserted into the cut.
Further braiding occurs using the "rope in two twigs" technique. The next layer is performed through one branch.
Next, you should start creating the walls. They require long branches, used as a frame. They are inserted into the bottom using an awl.
When the frame is ready, one row is braidedpurpose of consolidation. Then, further work is performed. For beginners it is worth using the technique in one rod. Gradually, the sticks of the frame skirt. When you reach the top, you will need to start making edges. Most often it is done in the form of a braid.
The final stage is the creation of the handle. For its basis, a thick branch is suitable, which should be given an arc-shaped shape. Then it is attached to the main part and braided by other, thinner and flexible bars. It is desirable that the distance between the turns is the same.
Wicker basket is ready.
Video with lessons on weaving a lacy basket
In this craft the brothers Kovalenko became famous. With their participation, many videos have been created. Below are some of them.
Video: how to weave the bottom of the basket.
Video: how to weave the handle of the basket.
Lessons of spinning are detailed in the bookSidorenko N. V, which is called "Weaving baskets." The author offers a practical guide with a step-by-step description. Here are the basics for a beginner master: preparation, material collection, weaving process, visual diagrams.
The book can be downloaded electronically.
Photo of baskets made from vines made by own hands
Wicker baskets look attractive and are appreciated for manual work.
You can use ribbons as decorations.
Such baskets, as in the photo, will be suitable for linen.
And these are suitable for storing or transporting onions or garlic.
A variety of options is allowed to use baskets for various purposes.
Lozopletenie is an interesting activity. There is a possibility to weave different products, up to a packaging, a lampshade or furniture. It is worth noting that they differ not in the lowest cost. Weaving from the vine requires patience and time, which should be appreciated.
