[Nfb-krafters-korner] any HELP FOR BASKET WEAVING

[Terry Knox]

Annette,
Thank you for this info. I am doing the research and I believe you are
right, I will contact the company. Thanks for your help and suggestion.
Terry K

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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
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Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 11:08 AM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] any HELP FOR BASKET WEAVING

When I was a kid at residential school for the blind and we had the
opportunity to do basket weaving with reed, we did soak it in water a few
minutes before using it.  If we had to stop before finishing we would also
turn the basket upside down and soak it as well.  This gave you flexibility
to shape your basket as well as flexibility to finish off the ends.  I hope
this helps, but you might want to contact the company where you bought the
kit.

Annette


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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
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Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 10:32 AM
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Annette,
I am not certain, but it is a dry reed or grass, sorry.
Terry K

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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Annette Carr
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 9:48 PM
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] aNY HELP FOR BASKET WEAVING

Terry K,

What is the material you are working with for the basket?

Annette


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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
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Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 7:17 PM
To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] aNY HELP FOR BASKET WEAVING

Joyce or Everyone,

Has anyone worked with basket weaving that might be able to answer a
question for me. I am trying to learn this craft and have purchased a kit,
with instructions. The instructions are clear but they tell me be careful in
working with the material not to break the pieces or I will have to reattach
if broken. My question is: Is it better to soak the material in water before
weaving to make it easier to weave. The kit instruction does not mention
that but it seems better if I did soak it to make it easier to work with.
Does anyone know and can make any suggestions. Thanks.
Terry KnoxY


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