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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Olanigw (Pekane) on March 27, 2016, 09:00:55 pm

Title: Burden basket
Post by: Olanigw (Pekane) on March 27, 2016, 09:00:55 pm
My 3 year basket making apprenticeship is ending this summer, and over the last year I've been processing my own black ash splints.

There's a lot of growth rings that come off a tree that just aren't suitable for fancy baskets.  They're too thin to split and shave, or their grain is wonky, or they're discolored or otherwise ugly.  I couldn't bring myself to waste them by throwing them out so I stashed them away until I had enough for a big basket.

It's uneven, it's wonky, it's rough and not at all refined.  It goes against everything I've learned about making pretty baskets for collectors.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cfh_HkLzkWg/VvKePapa9HI/AAAAAAAAFTw/rw71J6abtV00Hvg_D_KihcDwEj1BpwvwACCo/s576-Ic42/IMG_20160322_223147.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mFLUCBNsSmI/VvKePUUsSII/AAAAAAAAFTw/_yEzCpxasxYe800lOMc9qwgdvITjIyg1QCCo/s576-Ic42/IMG_20160322_223249.jpg)

It will be joining me in the woods as soon as I have a good strap for it.
Title: Re: Burden basket
Post by: Zuma on March 27, 2016, 09:18:37 pm
Give me your tired, your poor, your huddle masses
yearning to breath free, :) Great basket. May it serve you well.
Zuma
Title: Re: Burden basket
Post by: mullet on March 27, 2016, 09:31:20 pm
I'd be proud to use it.
Title: Re: Burden basket
Post by: chamookman on March 28, 2016, 02:41:56 am
I'd be proud to wear that on My back ! Bob
Title: Re: Burden basket
Post by: Outbackbob48 on March 28, 2016, 05:08:08 pm
That is one great lookin basket, how long does it take you to make. Bob
Title: Re: Burden basket
Post by: Olanigw (Pekane) on March 28, 2016, 05:12:49 pm
Quote from: Outbackbob48 on March 28, 2016, 05:08:08 pm
That is one great lookin basket, how long does it take you to make. Bob

This one took 5 hours to make.

Thanks all for the compliments.
Title: Re: Burden basket
Post by: Trapper Rob on March 29, 2016, 12:24:11 pm
Can't find a thing wrong with it.
Title: Re: Burden basket
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 29, 2016, 12:29:17 pm
Sweet basket A-a-ron. 
Title: Re: Burden basket
Post by: Bone pile on March 29, 2016, 06:05:06 pm
I'll take wonky any day
bone pile
Title: Re: Burden basket
Post by: Aaron H on March 30, 2016, 06:07:58 pm
Now you have to show us one that isn't "wonky" .  (I think it looks great!)
Title: Re: Burden basket
Post by: Del the cat on April 02, 2016, 03:12:20 am
That is cool, I love the transition from rectangular to curved.
Great shape.
Del
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Post by: YosemiteBen on April 05, 2016, 08:12:11 pm
very nice work!
Title: Re: Burden basket
Post by: nclonghunter on April 08, 2016, 01:28:15 pm
I really like "Wonky"