Thinking Of Starting Basket Weaving?

Basket weaving is an inherent part of every culture on this earth, it is a very easy, satisfying and relaxing activity that will allow you to have a free flow of all your creativity. Weavers will look for ideas and inspiration in both the old traditional and new sources.

It is not expensive for a hobby and it requires a minimal set of tools and supplies to begin. A basic set of tools and materials that you will require are....

• A sharp pair of scissors or pruning Shears
• A pencil
• Some twist ties
• A bucket for soaking the reeds
• Some clothes pins and small clips
• A spritzer bottle full of water
• A tape measure or ruler
  
• An awl
• A packing tool
• A craft knife

Some basic basket weaving materials

• Some assorted reeds
• Some sea grass
• A selection of dyes to add some color to your baskets

This is all you need to start producing your own woven baskets or containers.

So what is stopping you from trying this addictive activity. Get the easily obtained tools and materials and get weaving!

Basket Weaving - Being In Touch With Nature

Here is a quote about basket weaving that I read some time ago...

"When we are basket weaving we are making a meaningful connection to our past and continuing to maintain a feeling of belonging to something of great value that lasts across the generations. Doing this, we can go through a great sense of bonding with the earth that has always nourished us and nurtured our souls. That affinity results in a sense of us realizing our genuine identity that is priceless."

A romantic definition? Maybe, but I do think that making a beautiful useful object using pure natural raw materials, that are replenish-able and earth friendly, and using methods that our ancestors used quite self satisfying.

Making an item yourself will bring you greater and longer satisfaction than any bought synthetic, mass produced product.

Try basket weaving yourself for an interest that will last you a lifetime.