Splint Woven Basketry

by Robin Daugherty

Book Overview

A guide to the tools, equipment and materials of splint woven basketry. It contains 30 styles using splint materials - wood and grass pounded or split into flat strips - including traditional egg, melon, feather, cradle, oriole, shaker and other shapes. The ways of gathering, drying, storing and soaking splints are discussed, and there are tips on handles, rims, bases, lids, paints and dyes. A colour photo gallery showcases each basket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806995181
• ISBN13: 9780806995182
• Release Date: June 1999
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.6" x 11.0"