Handicraft for girls; a tentative course in needlework, basketry, designing, paper and cardboard construction, textile fibers and fabrics and home decoration and care, designed for use in schools and homes (1910)
McGlauflin, Idabelle · Peoria, Ill., The Manual arts press · leaf 119
e from the raffia and reeds. General Directions for Making the Coil Basket. Preparation of Materials.—Round reeds are sold in sizes from thevery fine Number 0 to the coarse Number 8. Hemp cord of differentsizes may be substituted for the reeds of a flexible basket if desired. 114 BASKETRY Beginning… … 2 3 4 BEGINNING A BASKET IN ANY WEAVE. 1—The reed sharpened to a flat point.2—The end of the sharpened reed wound with raffia.3—-The end of the reed curled into a small button.4—Splicing reeds by cutting both to a flat point. pliable, then remove and wipe dry before using. The raffia may be usedwet…
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