Basketry

Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Baskets, Entertainment, Games
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Author: F. J. Christopher ISBN: 9781473392663
Publisher: Read Books Ltd. Publication: April 15, 2014
Imprint: Adams Press Language: English
Author: F. J. Christopher
ISBN: 9781473392663
Publisher: Read Books Ltd.
Publication: April 15, 2014
Imprint: Adams Press
Language: English

This book contains a complete and timeless guide to basketry, including information on tools, materials, common problems, different techniques, and much more. Written in clear, plain language and full of invaluable tips, this illustrated handbook will appeal to anyone with an interest in basket-making, and would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Introduction”, “Variety of Materials”, “Brief History of the Craft”, “Preparation and Treatment”, “Sizes”, “fascination of Basketry”, “Materials”, “Quality”, “Centre Cane”, “Willow”, “Sea-Grass”, “Straw Plait and Raffia”, “Cane Basketry”, “Preparing the Cane”, “Preparing the Base”, “Handles”, “Importance”, etcetera. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. This volume has been elected for modern republication due to its education and historical value, and is being republished now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

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This book contains a complete and timeless guide to basketry, including information on tools, materials, common problems, different techniques, and much more. Written in clear, plain language and full of invaluable tips, this illustrated handbook will appeal to anyone with an interest in basket-making, and would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Introduction”, “Variety of Materials”, “Brief History of the Craft”, “Preparation and Treatment”, “Sizes”, “fascination of Basketry”, “Materials”, “Quality”, “Centre Cane”, “Willow”, “Sea-Grass”, “Straw Plait and Raffia”, “Cane Basketry”, “Preparing the Cane”, “Preparing the Base”, “Handles”, “Importance”, etcetera. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. This volume has been elected for modern republication due to its education and historical value, and is being republished now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

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