Basket woven from branches. Willow weaving for beginners

suitable for weaving various products the vine is obtained from annual or biennial willow shoots. Spring, October, December and January are considered the best harvesting periods. The bars cut off at this time are well sanded, they are flexible and durable. If the product needs to be decorated with openwork weaving, thin branches are used, which are harvested exclusively in the spring with the beginning of active sap flow in the willow.

The vine for weaving baskets and furniture should be long enough (70-100 cm), straight, flexible, with a minimum taper. That is, the diameter of the butt should differ little from the diameter of the upper part of the bar. On average, its cross section is 5-6 mm. For the manufacture of basket hoops and furniture frame, bars with a diameter of 10-20 mm are taken. Branches are considered the best, the surface of which, after sanding, is smooth and shiny.

But the main indicator of the quality of the vine is its core. The best is the one in which it is thin. To perform high-quality sanding, the vine is boiled in special containers. Then it is dried and sorted. For the manufacture of elegant products, the vine is split into 2-3 parts with a special splitter. This job requires a certain skill that comes with experience. Next, the bars are stored where they do not get wet and dirty. After that, they begin to manufacture the product.

Rattan furniture

Rattan is often used for weaving baskets and furniture. This is the name of the vine that grows in the tropics. The length of its stem can reach a quarter of a kilometer. Therefore, rattan is one of the longest plants in the world. His table is smooth, flexible, without knots, with a solid core. All this makes rattan the most successful choice for weaving furniture. It is also suitable for making small items. The preparation of this material for weaving furniture is carried out all year round.

The material for weaving is harvested, cut into bars of the desired length and boiled in large containers. In order to make rattan, it is boiled for an hour. It takes two hours for the bar to acquire a darker shade. If you need dark brown rattan, boil it for at least 4 hours. Next, the bars are removed and sanded while they are hot. To do this, use gloves made of coarse fabric or a special tool: splitting. After that, each rod is split using the same splitter as in the manufacture of willow stems. So the rattan gets a trade dress.

Since ancient times, wicker baskets have been used to collect berries, mushrooms, fruits and vegetables. At present, wicker baskets can be used not only for their intended purpose, but also as decorative element. For example, an elegantly shaped wicker basket can be used as a vase, artificial or dry ones can be placed in it.

What can be woven from willow

From a material such as willow, you can create big variety baskets, they can be high, with low sides, miniature or large. With enough weaving experience, you can create a product with several different patterns, this will give more texture and the product will look more modern.

Willow weaving- This is completely handmade, so not everyone can buy such a product. It is much more profitable to prepare a willow rod on your own and weave a basket with your own hands. Moreover, self-execution will help to make a unique model that will meet all necessary requirement. On Internet sites you can find a video about a detailed description of weaving. The video shows the progress of the work. And having learned, you can shoot the process on video with your own hands.

Necessary materials:

Harvesting willow vines

For weaving, it is necessary to prepare the main material - willow twigs. Willow twigs with your own hands can be harvested at any time of the year. But the best option willow twigs will be harvested in early spring or late autumn. During these periods, the plant is most prepared for cutting branches and the material will be more suitable.

The branches should be soft, but at the same time elastic. When bent, they should not break, but simply bend evenly. It is also worth checking the branches for the presence of knots and growths, they should not be. The twig should be flat with healthy wood.

The main condition for the selection of material is use of annual twigs. Any type of willow can be used, the plant variety will not affect the final result.

The branches should be 1–1.2 centimeters thick.

Depending on the purpose of the final product, they are determined with the preparation of the vine. If the resulting basket is used for its intended purpose, that is, mushrooms, berries, and so on will be collected in it, then the bark from the twigs is not cleaned off. But, if you need to make a basket for decorating the room, then the bark must be removed. It will be better to lay down varnish, paint or other materials on such twigs.

The collected twigs need to be dried a little, for this it is enough to leave them in a place protected from the sun for 5-6 days. Then they can be used for their intended purpose. If the rods have lost their elasticity, then they are placed in clean water kept in it for several hours. It is necessary to monitor the elasticity of the branches, they cannot be soaked for a long time, they can begin to deteriorate and turn black. Soaking is also carried out before removing the bark from dried twigs.

When the material is prepared, the novice master will definitely ask the question: how to weave from willow? Weaving should be done in a certain sequence, this will help to avoid mistakes, and the process itself will take place more competently.

You need to start weaving with weaving rods for the bottom, then proceed to the implementation of the walls.

Weaving the bottom of the basket step by step:

Thus continue to work until required size bottom. So when required amount rows completed, you can proceed to weaving the walls.

Basket weaving

To get started you need bend all the main bottom twigs up. To facilitate the work, you can fix the position of the twigs with an elastic band.

The work continues upwards, the twigs are also intertwined through the warp threads. Weaving is carried out to the required height.

Completing the shopping cart

When the required height is reached, you can begin to finish the product. The most common edge is wreath-like weave. It is necessary to select one branch, bend it outward and thread it through the twigs of the wall 2-3 rows below. Thus weaving continues to the end of the row. Then all ends are cut off. To prevent the edges from coming apart, you can use glue and glue each tip to the walls.

There are quite a few ways to fix the tips, you can practice performing various techniques and choose the most convenient for yourself.

Pen execution

It is worth considering the implementation of the pen. First you need to determine the length of the handle, pick up a twig along this length, insert it between the threads of the weave of the walls of the basket. The twig is inserted from two opposite sides. They also pick up several thin rods, fix them at the base of the handle on one side and begin to twist the base of the handle. Weaving is carried out around the base. When the handle is completely woven, the ends are hidden between the twigs of the wall base.

To decorate the bases of the handle and fix them more securely, you need to select two branches, fix them at the base of the handle and wrap the entire base tightly. You can use glue and securely glue all the parts, especially if the basket will be used for transfer.

If the basket is to be used in decorative purposes, then after completion of the work, you can paint it in the desired color, and when the paint dries, you can varnish it over.

Conclusion

Willow basket weaving for beginners may seem complicated, but if you understand the technology and the basic rules, the process will be easy and fast. Weaving can be improved constantly and the products will turn out to be more accurate and beautiful. A do-it-yourself wicker basket turns out to be original, textured, interesting not only for yourself. As a native person, you can weave a real masterpiece.

A popular way to decorate the interior is weaving baskets from newspaper tubes: a simple task will allow you to create real works of art.

Basket weaving involves the use of rope technology, with its help you can create beautiful products for home decor. In such baskets it is convenient to store threads for knitting, needlework and other accessories. The finished basket is not particularly durable, so you should not place objects with a lot of weight in it.

Advice

A newspaper basket is well suited for storing decorative fruits in the kitchen: it serves more as an interior item than as a means of carrying things.

To make a basket with your own hands at home, you can use a master class for beginner needlewomen. All you need is to prepare necessary materials and follow the suggestion step by step instructions with photo. The process is so exciting that it will even involve children from the age of 7 years.

For work you will need:

Having prepared everything the right materials, let's get to work.

To begin with, we will cut the magazine into strips 5-7 cm wide, from which we will later twist the tubes.

Let's take a knitting needle and attach the end of the strip to it, gradually winding it around the axis: we get the first tube, which must be fixed with a drop of glue at the end.

Depending on the size of the future product, the number of tubes will be determined. For example, for a basket with a diameter of 14 cm, 40 to 50 paper blanks will be required. By increasing the height of the basket, it is necessary to increase the number of blanks.

The next step is to create the base for the bottom.

We put across 4 by 4 tubes, forming a cross. For strength, it is recommended to coat the cross with PVA glue so that the base is more reliable. The cross is considered one of the most simple ways to make the base, therefore it is often used in weaving master classes for beginners.

Next, we move on to weaving the bottom.

• We take one tube and fold it in half, forming a loop. We put it on the resulting 4 tubes as shown in the photo. After that, we proceed to weaving with a rope method.
• Rope weaving is carried out in this order of work: the tube located in front twists back, and the one that was behind, on the contrary, twists forward. So it is necessary to braid several rows until the sticks run out. When they run out, make an extension - just insert a new blank into the hole of the old one and secure with glue.
• After making 2 rows of 4 tubes, they must be separated and weaving should be continued every 2 newspaper sticks. This will give the base extra strength. The next step will be braiding 1 divided tube, as shown in the photo: as a result, the number of rows will depend on the future bottom diameter.
• We cut off the paper blanks involved in weaving and fold it inward, glue the very bottom at the end points and fix it with clothespins until it dries completely. After that, we begin to lift the walls of the basket in order to proceed with the manufacture of the side parts.

Next, we proceed to weaving the wall.

• Again we make a loop from the workpiece, put it on the wall tube and braid it with a rope method in the same way as we worked with the bottom.
• The number of rows depends on the height: in order for the basket to keep its shape, we put the jar on the bottom and braid it.
• To finish weaving, we also cut off the ends and bend the workpiece inward, flavoring it with glue.

Let's start weaving the handle.

• To do this, leave 3 tubes on opposite sides of the basket and braid them.
• Weaving must be carried out immediately on both sides of the product, gradually narrowing it towards the center of the basket.
• At the top, the ends are connected with adhesive tape and disguised as the base of the handle.
• Finishing the product is considered the final stage: mix a little acrylic white paint, water and glue and walk around the perimeter of the walls with this composition.
• It is also necessary to paint the bottom of the product. To dry the basket, turn it upside down and leave it for a few hours.

The final decoration of the finished product occurs at the request of fantasy. Do not forget to open the workpiece with varnish for reliable connections. Decorate the basket with ribbons, decorative flowers, rhinestones or using the decoupage technique: a masterpiece will delight your eyes and give you a great mood.

Handle weaving

One of the main details of the basket is a high-quality handle, because it is useful to move items from place to place. The handle should be dense and durable, it can be decorated as desired: make a braid with tape, stick artificial stones and rhinestones, as well as simply decorate with colored acrylic. There are several ways to make a pen:

• openwork weaving;
• pigtail;
• rope way.

IN this master class the manufacture of a reliable and beautiful handle for a basket using the pigtail weaving technique will be considered. At first glance, it seems that the technique is complex and defies explanation, but after completing step by step actions after 1 hour you can enjoy the finished wicker handle.

Weaving a strong handle

Detailed master class

To work, you will need 6 long newspaper tubes along the length of the handle, colored blanks for braiding the frame, as well as twisting for weaving the braid itself.

Let's get started step by step:

• We put newspaper bundles in the amount of 6 pieces together and wrap them with colored tube blanks. This is easy to do: just start from the edge of the blanks, gradually wrapping them around the entire perimeter in one tight bundle.
• When the base of the handle is ready, we proceed to attach an additional 4 tubes to decorate the pigtail. To do this, at the very base of the handle, we apply 4 tubes of different or the same color and wind them a little to the workpiece using a bundle.
• We begin to weave a pigtail: first we bend the two side sticks to the sides, and bend the two middle sticks towards ourselves. After that, we carry out weaving according to the figure in the photo below.
• When the tube ends, we insert a new one into it, wetting the connection with glue. We continue weaving until the braid covers the entire base of the handle. The finished handle can be attached to the basket in any way: it is best to do this with rope technique.

How to make a cover?

If the basket is woven open, then it is enough to make handles for it, and it will be ready. When it is planned to manufacture a structure with a cover, then upper part products are woven separately. To make a cover yourself, you can use a simple master class for beginners.

Advice

If you want to get a more patterned cover, you should choose those workshops that are based on openwork or checkerboard weaving - then the pattern will be clearly visible on the surface.

For work, prepare 2 circles of cardboard, corresponding in diameter to the finished basket. The circle can be immediately decorated: perform decoupage, decorate with acrylic or cover with a cloth. You will also need PVA glue, a lot of newspaper tubes of one or more colors and varnish.

Let's start the process of creating a simple but beautiful cover:

• Two circles of cardboard must be glued together, having previously placed around the circumference, the rays of newspaper twists.
• Weaving is done in rope technique or by layering. Four main twigs are inserted through one ray twist and the braiding of a circle of cardboard begins.
• All 4 twigs are used at once: first they are brought over a newspaper tube, then they are carried out behind the next tube. The result is a beautiful border along the contour of the cardboard. So the whole circle is woven along the diameter of the basket.
• To make the sides of the lid, the workpiece is applied to the basket and the rays of the twists are bent down by bending the rack behind the rack. Weaving continues in the above technique. The ends are cut off and bent inward, gluing.

The finished cover should dry, then you can decorate it in your own way.

Basket weaving methods

The widespread popularity of making beautiful baskets from newspaper tubes provoked the development of new techniques. If earlier it was possible to weave a basket only by the method indicated above, then modern craftswomen do not sit still.

They come up with new ways of weaving blanks, as well as various schematic patterns. To learn more about each type of weaving, we propose to consider a summary table describing the methods.

Technique	Description	Where is it applied?
Spiral twist	The technique is considered one of the simplest, judging by the reviews of the needlewomen, even a schoolboy can cope with it. The essence of the method lies in the gradual increase in the height of the product due to the circular interlacing of the tubes. Each new blank superimposed on the previous one in a spiral.	Used to create tall baskets decorative purpose as well as attractive vases unusual shape. With this technique, it is easy to stylish item decor for the interior.
Layered	The technique involves making a basket from several tubes at once. For the convenience of weaving, first several rows are performed with rope technique, additional tubes are inserted into the support holes and they begin to braid the walls in a circle with each tube at the same time.	Used to create baskets various shapes, as well as for the design of patterns on the surface of products. It is worth noting that the racks should be an order of magnitude stronger than the blanks for braiding themselves.
Rope	This weaving method was discussed in the master class above, where a step-by-step guide to creating an original, but simple basket for beginners, was disassembled.	The weaving technique is used to create not complex products round and square type. Such the way is fine for training beginners.
Weaving in a spiral	Do not confuse the technique with spiral twisting - they are fundamentally different. This method involves weaving at an angle	Spiral weaving is suitable for making small and tall items, such as narrow baskets, glasses, vases.
Pigtail	There are 2 types this method- edging and invoice. The first option is used to weave the rack counterclockwise, while the tubes are brought out, then in. Overhead technique involves the use of several twists at once, braided with an edge.	Baskets made in this way look more elegant. The texture of the pattern resembles a real willow basket.
openwork	It is not difficult to recognize such weaving - outwardly it looks like lace. It consists of holes and patterns. Technique is a synthesis of simple and complex techniques.	Original openwork baskets are open or closed. They are well suited for presenting a gift to a birthday person as a packing box.

The considered methods of weaving will help you better understand how to make a basket with your own hands. For beginners, it is better to use rope technique or spiral twisting, more detailed descriptions These techniques will be presented as the material progresses.

Laundry baskets

The main advantage of working in this technique is its practical side: having learned how to weave baskets from improvised material, you can easily create household items.

One of these useful gadgets is a laundry basket - the work is simple, the difficulties lie only in the size of the product itself. To weave a laundry basket from newspaper rolls yourself, be patient and have the necessary materials.

Prepare the following materials and tools:

• thick cardboard, some needlewomen use corrugated cardboard;
• wallpaper or colored paper for pasting the bottom;
• paper tubes, pre-painted in the desired color and covered with stain;
• colorless varnish;
• PVA glue;
• fabric for the liner on the base.

You will also need clothespins to secure the bottom while it dries and heavy objects such as a weight or stack of books. A box will not be superfluous, according to the size of which the basket will be braided. It will add stability to the bottom and make the basket the correct shape.

The first thing to do is stick the wallpaper on the cardboard and wait for it to dry. After that, take the prepared tubes and distribute them along the bottom, fixing them with glue. It is necessary to put a second sheet of cardboard on the sticks and firmly fasten it with glue and clothespins, waiting for it to dry completely.

When the material dries, you can proceed to the braiding of the walls. To do this, the tubes are bent with each subsequent bundle and pulled up. A box is placed in the center of the bottom right size so that the weave acquires the correct shape.

The work uses the technique of layered weaving with several tubes at once .

You can use both single-color convolutions, and use two-color options. The tube is wound up behind the base of the axis, then it is brought out in front of the axis - in this way, weaving is obtained, similar to calico fibers.

When the height is reached, you can proceed to the manufacture of handles. To do this, on opposite sides of the basket, lifting rows are made that imitate a handle. At the end of the work, the tubes are cut off and hidden inside, fixing with glue. The decoration of the basket is made according to your desire: often it is one-color decoration with acrylic paint.

fruit basket

Finding a practical use for things made by hand is always easy. For example, it would be a good idea to make a fruit basket: the product can be used instead of a metal fruit bowl and put light fruits inside. Some of the baskets ready-made able to hold a lot of weight, everything will depend on the technique and density of weaving.

To make a beautiful fruit basket yourself, prepare 310 newspaper tubes - their length is 27 cm. It is recommended to pre-paint the tubes with this composition: take 2 tbsp. l. acrylic varnish and mix with the shade color. Process all the tubes and proceed to step by step work.

Stage	Description
bottom formation	The bottom is made in rope technique using a cross for the base. Take 12 tubes, divide them into groups of 3 each and glue the cross.
bottom weaving	Weave 6 rows using the indicated technique, braiding 3 tubes at once, after which start braiding 1 convolution. So it is necessary to weave until the bottom of the desired diameter is obtained.
Board forming	To make rises for weaving the sides of the structure, it is necessary to insert 3 more tubes into each hole with a stick.
Weaving boards	Putting the bottom on a round object, such as a wooden bowl, you can continue to work. Here it is already possible to weave boards using a layered technique: it is performed in 2-4 rods and will be much more reliable than the rope technique.
Creation of delicacy	To make the basket elegant, you can create a pattern: in the center of weaving, simply cross the adjacent rods, imitating rhombuses. Press each connection with a clothespin and weave in new rods for further work.
Handle shaping	When the main work is ready, we proceed to create a handle: we insert additional rods from the sides of the product and create a handle, according to the master class indicated above.
Decor	We finish the design as we wish: we paint it with multi-colored pigments, we make fabric inserts.

fruit basket

Detailed master class

Such a basket does not need a lid, because it is designed to store fruit. The handle of the product can be effectively decorated with a foamiran rose.

Weaving baskets of various shapes

Baskets of various shapes are used for different needs. For example, a rectangular high basket is useful for storing linen, a square or round one is suitable for storing sewing supplies, and an oval design will be appropriate for decorating a room for the holidays. Detailed master classes for the manufacture of each form are presented below.

square basket

This type of product is perfect as a desktop bread bin. It is enough to place a fabric insert inside and a beautiful bread box for serving to the guests - it's ready. The work will be based on the use of a special device that helps to quickly weave the base of the product.

Square basket weaving

Detailed master class

To make such an auxiliary device, it is enough to take a sheet of cardboard, bend it in half lengthwise and, after 2 cm from the fold, make holes for the tubes with a hole punch. You also need to prepare a large number of paper or newspaper bundles.

• We insert the sticks for the base into the holes of the cardboard so that most of them are closer to work.
• We begin to braid the bottom: we take a long tube and insert it next to the cardboard, then we work using the rope weaving technique. When we reach the desired perimeter of the square, we finish the bottom.
• To form and lift the walls, we insert new torches around the perimeter of the square: we bend the twist in half and thread it into the hole, grabbing the nearest tube. We fix the attachment points with tape and clothespins.
• We begin to braid the walls until we get the height. For ease of work, we put the design on a square box.

When the work is finished, you can attach a handle to it or weave an additional cover. Such a basket will not only serve as a breadbasket, but will become good option packaging box.

One of the most popular types of needlework is weaving things from wicker and wicker. The information presented will be of particular interest to beginners who want to master this art form.

Brief overview of the article

The article will address the following questions:

• Collection of wicker and its preparation for further work.
• Important aspects that you need to master for productive work.
• Tools and devices to facilitate the weaving of willow baskets.
• The simplest and most popular weaving technique.

Having mastered the weaving of a willow basket with your own hands, you can touch the art that was valued in ancient times. In the distant past, utensils were woven from the branches of the vine different forms, made furniture and built roofs. Progress took away modern man the warmth radiated by handmade objects from natural materials.

Despite this, things made from willow branches do not cease to be popular among connoisseurs of beauty and luxury. Each product radiates warmth and a positive charge of the sun's energy, as well as the warmth of the master's hand. Each item fits perfectly into any interior and complements it with its elegance and beauty. For this reason, from day to day there is an active growth of admirers who appreciate objects made from willow tree branches, especially willow basket weaving. For beginners, this material will be especially useful.

Collection of wicker and its preparation for further work

Willow is an unpretentious tree, therefore it grows on almost all continents, has numerous species and forms of growth. Almost every type of willow tree is suitable for weaving. The only thing that is important is to properly collect the branches and prepare them for further work. It is necessary to harvest rods between late autumn and early spring, because just at this time the sap flow in the tree stops. Visually, this is manifested by the absence of leaves in autumn and the absence of new buds in spring.

For proper cutting, you will need a sharp pruner or a well-sharpened knife. Both thin branches of a tree and thicker ones are suitable for weaving. The cut rods should be as long as possible without branches. It is optimal to cut at a slight angle, while you cannot cut all the rods from one branch - you need to leave 2-3 buds so as not to harm the tree. If everything is done correctly, pruning will not harm the willow, on the contrary, it will make it healthier.

Sophisticated masters of vine weaving do not collect branches, they prefer to buy them in order to save time and effort that will be needed for further fruitful creativity. Some weavers grow the vine, but this is much less common. For beginners, it is better to collect rods on their own in order to understand all the intricacies of wicker harvesting, as well as to thoroughly study all the ways of weaving willow baskets.

For weaving, you can use both uncleaned rods and cleaned ones - it all depends on the further application. Baskets for collecting roots and berries, hedges, arbors are woven from unpeeled branches. Cleaned rods are used to make more elegant things: flowerpots, home furniture, baskets. After a certain period of time, the cleaned twigs acquire a beautiful golden hue, which gives the product a special charm. Experienced craftsmen they cut wide rods into 4 parts and at the output they get willow ribbons, from which very beautiful items interior.

How to properly clean branches?

Every beginner can clean the rods. To do this, you need to know just one trick. Before proceeding with cleaning, it is necessary to boil the rods for 2 hours. It is better to use a cooking container according to the size of the rods, since the rods twisted into a ring will retain their shape, the creative process will be long and laborious. Immediately after cooking, you can start cleaning the branches. This process will be facilitated by a special tool - a pinch. If this tool is not at hand, you can do without it.

The only nuance in cleaning the rods with your own hands is that it is best to start peeling off the peel from the thick end. It is necessary to clean the rods while they are wet. If you do not have time to clean the entire volume, just leave them in the water to prevent the top layer from drying out. After cleaning all the rods, leave them to dry completely. It is best to do this procedure on the street under the rays of the sun. You can arrange the finished rods by tying them in size, which will help in choosing the right length for the manufacture of the product. After this preparation procedure, willow basket weaving will become fun and easy.

Important aspects to know

After the rods are ready, you can start weaving. For beginners, it is best to start with training and try to weave the bottom. It is the bottom that is the main element of many woven things. The main thing to remember is that weaving willow baskets requires a lot of time and maximum perseverance.

Before you start weaving the bottom, you need to soak the selected rods in hot water for 15-20 minutes - this will make the material more elastic and facilitate the work of the master. It is worth noting that the better the branches are soaked, the less they will crack and break. During weaving, it is necessary to wet the wickerwork in order to maintain its elastic properties.

Having mastered the process of weaving the bottom, you can proceed to more responsible work, for example, weaving a basket based on an already made bottom. The technique of weaving baskets from willow is simple, so having mastered it, you can easily start making a handle and a bend. Be sure that each subsequent work will be better than the previous one, as the experience gained leads each beginner to mastering the skill.

Tools and fixtures to facilitate the work with the vine

Exists minimum set tools that are necessary for high-quality weaving:

• Garden pruner or very sharp knife.
• Sharp big scissors.
• Large bowl for boiling and steaming wicker.
• Accessories: pliers, tweezers and clothespins.
• Metal ruler and sharp pencil.
• Power tools: a jigsaw and a drill, as well as everything you need for their correct operation.
• Furniture varnish, stain and brushes.

All these tools are needed for weaving not only flowerpots and baskets, but also for the manufacture of furniture and other large-sized products.

The simplest and most popular willow basket weaving technique

The algorithm and technology of weaving willow baskets consists of several stages:

1. Weaving the bottom of the basket.
2. Weaving the correct transition to the walls and walls of the basket.
3. Weaving the edge of the basket.
4. Handle weaving.

Weaving the bottom of the basket

Weaving the bottom of the basket begins with the selection of the necessary rods. The ideal option would be to choose branches of medium length and thickness. For a classic bottom, you need to take 8 rods. In four, make through slots and insert the remaining rods into the cut holes.

The created base must be braided with two thinner rods. Then gradually bend the adjacent rods of the base and braid everything in turn. Having finished braiding the first row, you should get 16 rays. The beginning of the bottom for the basket is laid.

Thus, it is necessary to weave to the desired diameter.

Weaving the correct transition to the walls and walls of the basket

The transition of weaving from the bottom to the walls is the most difficult moment in creating a basket. To make the transition, you need 17 rods of medium thickness. Make sure they are even. If the thickest edge of the branch is cut evenly, sharpen it. The sharp edge of each rod must be inserted adjacent to the bottom base rods. After that, the newly inserted branches must be bent, and those that were the base should be cut off without leaving a protruding end.

Thus, you will get 16 protruding rods located perpendicular to the bottom. The remaining rod must be passed through a couple of sectors and weaving continues in the already familiar technique.

For beginners, it is best to choose classic willow basket weaving. The photo below shows the elementary nature of the weaving scheme, which will not cause any difficulties.

Weaving the edge of the basket

After the walls of the basket are woven, it is necessary to correctly braid the edge. There are a lot of ways to braid the edge. The most elementary method includes several steps. Each twig in turn must be passed through the next two sectors and pulled out before the next pair of twigs. This way you get a beautiful and finished edge of the basket.

Having finished these manipulations, it is necessary to cut off the excess ends of the branches with inside baskets.

Handle weaving

Weaving a handle is the final step in creating a basket. For the manufacture will need a thick flexible rod. Next, you need to measure desired length and cut off at an acute angle everything superfluous. Next, you need to insert the ends of the branch into opposite sides of the already finished base of the basket. Next, you need to wrap the base of the future handle with thinner branches. It remains only to wrap the handles with thin rods and secure at the end in the same way.

This weaving technology is suitable for the manufacture of any other items. Weaving oval willow baskets is not much different from classical technology, the only difference is what shape the bottom of the basket will be. The entire subsequent process remains unchanged. The main thing in making things from wicker is following intuition and having imagination. Remember that weaving willow baskets is a very interesting and exciting process.

Basket weaving is growing in popularity. Now it has become fashionable to put furniture and other items in a house or apartment. handmade. It is especially nice when they are made with your own hands, 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.

Basket weaving material options

Can be used to weave a basket different materials, up to newspaper tubes and plastic bottles. But most often, willow twigs are used. They are pre-harvested and soaked in water or saline, which gives them elasticity. Willow rods are used to create various products: lampshades, furniture and more.

Wheat or barley straw can also be used. It is quite flexible, so it is convenient to work with it. Products made from such material are airy, have a beautiful golden color.

Birch bark is also suitable for weaving baskets. For children's creativity suitable for this material. Thanks to the unique birch bark pattern, the products are unique.

But it is from the vine that the most durable baskets are obtained, which can be used for various purposes.

The secrets of the master and tools for weaving baskets

Before you start weaving from a vine, you need 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 should be of such sharpness that it freely cuts a thin and medium rod at an angle, but does not damage the wood when peeling from the bark.

• pliers - it is impossible to work with wire without this tool, although it is rarely used;
• Phillips screwdriver - self-tapping screws are used to attach the handle to the hoop;
• marking pencil - some elements in the weaving process require preliminary marking;
  

  On a note! It is not necessary to use special marking pencils that are designed for construction works, you can buy ordinary stationery.

• ropes - necessary for tying bunches of vines and fixing some elements;
• base board - the whole process of work takes place on it;
  

  Advice! It is desirable that the board was made of solid wood.

• tape measure - required for marking the hoop;
  

  On a note! It is allowed to use a construction tape measure or an ordinary soft centimeter. You can even apply for these purposes simple rope, which wraps the hoop, and then measured with a ruler.

• sandpaper - designed for processing parts in order to roughen them;
• brushes and varnish ready product preferably varnished;
• wire - used to temporarily secure 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 intended for fastening of the handle.
  

  On a note! If a fabric handle is provided, there is no need for self-tapping screws.

The diagram below shows the main ways of weaving

Step by step weave a basket of vines

A master class for beginners on weaving an openwork basket from a vine is presented below. The following actions are performed step by step:

The wicker basket is ready.

Video with lessons on weaving an openwork basket

The Kovalenko brothers became famous in this craft. With their participation, many videos have been created. Below are some of them.

Video: how to weave the bottom of a basket.

Video: how to weave a basket handle.

The lessons of basket weaving are detailed in the book by N. V. Sidorenko, which is called “Basket Weaving”. The author offers a practical guide with step by step description. Here are the basics for a novice master: preparation, collection of material, weaving process, visual diagrams.

The book can be downloaded electronically.

Photo of baskets made of vines, made by hand

Wicker baskets look attractive and are valued for being handmade.

Ribbons can be used as decoration.

Such baskets, as in the photo, are suitable for laundry.

And these are suitable for storing or transporting onions or garlic.

A variety of options allows you to use baskets for different purposes.

Weaving is an interesting activity. It is possible to weave various products, up to packaging containers, lampshades or furniture. It is worth noting that they are not the lowest cost. Weaving from a vine requires patience and time, which should be appreciated.