Finding and Preparing Natural Materials for Basket Weaving | Natural Basketry

Finding and Preparing Natural Materials for Basket Weaving | Natural Basketry.
In this video, renowned sculptural basketry artist, Matt Tommey, explains the process of harvesting and preparing natural materials for basket weaving.
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Click here: naturalbasketr... 📣 The first class is all about twining using soft natural materials for basket weaving. The second class is all about bark baskets. Both online basket weaving courses are full-length, professionally produced videos in Matt's workshop that include detailed information and demonstration of harvesting, preparing, weaving and finishing baskets using natural materials.
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[@truthforall1303]

Very interesting and I am looking for materials now
Thank you
Mandy 🇬🇧

[@13rahi5n63]

I hope I can learn from you. It is my First day trying to learn about weaving. 😅

[@catherineoakenfold3840]

Hi Matt, I was wondering if you can use Hops vines to make baskets? I’m just trying to plan my garden for the summer. I’m in Calgary, Alberta so I am just trying to find something that grows here well.

[@NaturalBasketrywithMattTommey]

I don't see why not! Definitely give it a try and experiment.

[@evolution405]

Amazing artisan. I live near eucalyptus jungle & has tried to do some weaving unfortunately with no good results. How can I keep the eucalyptus bark permanently moist so to prevent it from coiling and drying? I'll very much appreciate your advice.

[@safehavensanctuary-hollyg.8814]

Hmmm very interesting, lots of kudzu near me… tell me how does one boil these vines? I don’t have a pot that big!

[@NaturalBasketrywithMattTommey]

I walked through the whole process in my courses that are available here in the description. In general, you just want to put dried kudzu in boiling water until it is pliable. Meaning it will easily wrap around your finger without snapping. Don’t overdo it as it will Ruin the material.

[@themanormanor5589]

So do you boil the kudzu before splitting it or split it and then boil it the first time?

[@aliensgotme]

Great info man. I'm preparing to start a business along these lines, do you have any advice for a beginner?