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With the chosen splint widths in hand the base of the basket is woven, mounted on the base of a wooden mold and the basket is then woven to the desired height on the mold.

The final steps are to dry the basket, pack down the weavers to make a tight vessel, weave in a binder to fold the thinned uprights over, fit and lash the appropriate inner rims, outer rims and handle, if used, that you have shaped and boiled or steamed and formed to fit the vessel.

For me it has been a satisfying journey of many years perfecting the process and arriving at the stage where I am able to go forward and design my own pieces.

 

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