4 steps to a perfect basket (or what the heck is a turn back?)
Turn backs, packing, filling, three different terms for the same technique. A way to even out the corners in a rib constructed basket so a straight line of weave is achieved. In the next three photos we're going to dissect the OVAL MELON BASKET into four easy steps. What you've got: In the above photo all three
Corey on Instagram: "Basketry is a life skill that spans time and space. The number of techniques and styles seem endless, and display the ingenuity and creatively of diverse cultures all over the globe. My clunky craftsmanship cannot even compare to those of my teacher Rose and the other fine basket weavers of Uganda, but I love practicing this practical skill nonetheless. I find it to be a great way to keep my fidgety hands active while my wife and I watch our favorite show in the evening. Hopefully this simple tutorial helps those of you who want to try it out. Don’t feel locked into these exact steps… do whatever works well for you and make it your own, just as basket weavers have done for millennia as they weave their personalities into useful works of art.🧺 #basketry #basketweaving
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