basket making materials

Dec 19, 2009 2 Replies

Can anyone tell me the requirements for a suitable basket making material? I understand willow is very common but can I use the twigs from other trees as well? What about holly? Dog wood? Is pussy willow also acceptable?


Any material you can bend/ wrap/ braid/ weave are suitable for basket making. Some tree barks are wonderful as well, some as is and some like Eucaliptus, after some soaking . You can also use torn rags, etc... Best of luck mirjam ps find some good books about basketry

thanks a lot for your answer

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