Basketry & Fibre Arts Supplies
| Braided Welt | |||||
| XF ("Extra Firm") braided welt cord - the most popular welt cord. White in color. This tissue-like one ply twisted paper is excellent for rag Baskets and other types of coil basketry and wreaths. Use it with raffia for a more traditional coil basket. If ordering spools, additional money for shipping may be required. |
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| Order Number | Size | Full spool | Yards/spool | Approx. Weight |
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| BWC5/32 | 5/32" | $25.00 / $0.05yd | 500 | 7 lbs | |
| BWC3/8 | 3/8" | $27.50 / $0.11yd | 250 | 11 lbs | |
| BWC1/2 | 1/2" | $35.00 / $0.14yd | 250 | 19 lbs | |
| BWC3/4 | 3/4" | $42.00 / $0.21yd | 200 | 41 lbs | |
| BWC1 | 1" | $51.50 / $0.31yd | 165 | 40 lbs | |
| Twin: Two XF welt cords, over-braided together for double welt sewing. | |||||
| TW5/32 | 5/32" | $0.10 | 250 | ||
| 10 yard minimum on all orders | |||||
| Basket Bases | |||
| Made from quality plywood, each base is sanded smooth with rounded edges. An odd number of holes are drilled for easy continuous weaving. Use No. 4 round reed for the spokes. We recommend the book Weaving with Reeds and Fibres Order Number: B0174 Price: $5.95 for instructions. Item is also popular with teachers, since it is an easy way to introduce basketry to children. Sold individually or in one-size lots of a dozen. | |||
| Order Number | Size | Price (each) | Price 12 + (each) |
| BBR3 | 3" diameter round | $1.82 | $1.50 |
| BBR4 | 4" diameter round | $2.10 | $1.76 |
| BBR5 | 5" diameter round | $2.66 | $2.20 |
| BBR6 | 6" diameter round | $3.22 | $2.68 |
| BBR8 | 8" diameter round | $5.00 | $4.17 |
| BBR12 | 12" diameter round | $9.66 | $7.25 |
| BBO3x6 | 3" x 6" oval | $2.94 | $2.45 |
| BBO4x6 | 4" x 6" oval | $3.08 | $2.31 |
| BBO5x8 | 5" x 8" oval | $4.76 | $3.57 |
| BBO6x10 | 6" x 10" oval | $6.02 | $4.52 |
| BBH7 | 7"w x 8"h heart shape | $2.20 | $1.80 |
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You can mix sizes for volume discount. Other sizes can be special ordered. |
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| Vine Rattan | ||||
| The perfect substitute for grapevines. It has the look of grapevine, but is more pliable, available year round and does not require boiling or days of soaking. Size is about 2 to 3.5mm (about 3/32" to 5/32" dia). Available in two colors; Natural (same color as round reed) and Smoked (earth tone). Put up in coils approximately one pound. Soak material about one hour before weaving. For instruction book see Wicker Basketry Order Number: B0230 Price: $17.95. | ||||
| Order No. | Description | Price | 10-24 coils | 25 + coils |
| VRN | Natural | $7.50/coil | $6.50/coil | $5.00/coil |
| VRS | Smoked | |||
| Broom Corn | ||||||
| This first quality broom corn is 22" long and put up in 1/2 pound bundles. Use it to make miniature brooms for "kitchen witches", regular brooms, hearth brooms and whisk brooms. It can also be used in coil basketry similar to pine needle basketry in much the same way pine needles are used. | ![]() |
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| Order No. | Description | Size | 1-9 bundles | 10-24 bundles | 25 + bundles | |
| BCORN | Regular | No Stock | $3.50 ea | $2.65 ea | $2.25 ea | |
| BCORNSS | Short Stock | 1" - 2" | ||||
| BCORNLS | Long Stock | 6" - 7" | ||||
| Wicker and Basketry Beads | |||||||
| These high quality unfinished wood beads are excellent when used for basketry. They are an important component for wicker style furniture. Wood beads are also great embellishments for gourds and fashion accessories, and to many other crafts as well. |
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| Order Number | Shape | Size | Hole Diameter | 1-50 | 51-999 | 1000-up | |
| WB298 | Round | 1/4" dia | 0.73" | $0.06 ea |
$0.05 ea |
$0.04 ea |
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| WP300 | Oval | 3/4" x 1/2" | 5/32" | ||||
| WB670 | Round | 1/2" dia | 9/64" | ||||
| WB671 | Round | 19/64" dia | 7/64" | ||||
| Basket Weaving Tools | ||
| Each tool has a round polished hardwood handle and stainless steel blades. Ideal for working in water. | ||
| Order Number | Description | Price (each) |
| BT1 |
Similar to caning needle. 7 3/4" overall length, with 1/8" x 3/32" eye in blade. |
$7.95 |
| BT2 | 7" overall length, with 3 3/8" straight blade | $5.95 |
| BT3 | 7" overall length, with 3 1/8" bent blade | $5.95 |
| Rattan Rings | ||||||
| Rings made of rattan are more sturdy than wood handles. A very popular and material for various other basketry projects, macrame and purses. Unlike wood hoops they can easily be drilled into. They are the only ring that can be reshaped to oval, by forcing a smaller ring over the larger ring, after soaking it in water. | ||||||
| Order Number |
Approx. Thickness |
Inside Diameter |
Price (each) |
12-143 (each) |
144 + (each) |
View |
| RH03 | 1/4" | 3" | $0.90 | $0.73 | $0.58 |
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| RH05 | 3/8" | 5" | $1.05 | $0.90 | $0.70 | |
| RH06 | 3/8" | 6" | $1.30 | $1.10 | $0.86 | |
| RH09 | 1/2" | 9" | $2.50 | $2.00 | $1.75 | |
| RH12 | 1/2" | 12" | $3.50 | $2.75 | $1.92 | |
| RH12L | 1" | 12" | $6.50 | $4.87 | $3.25 | |
| RH14 | 1/2" | 14" | $4.20 | $3.20 | $2.20 | |
| RH14L | 1" | 14" | $6.70 | $5.00 | $3.35 |
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| RH16 | 1/2" | 16" | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 | |
| RH16L | 1" | 16" | $6.90 | $5.15 | $3.45 | |
| RH18 | 1/2"-3/4" | 18" | $5.10 | $4.10 | $3.10 | |
| RH18L | 1" | 18" | $7.10 | $5.30 | $3.55 | |
| RH20 | 3/4"-1" | 20" | $7.30 | $5.40 | $3.65 | |
| RH24L | 3/4" | 24" | $8.40 | $6.72 | $5.90 | |
| You may mix sizes for price breaks. | ||||||
| Rattan Hoops "Wing Chung" | ||||
| Order Number |
Approx. Thickness |
Inside Diameter |
Price (each) |
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| RH-WING | 7/8" | 12" | $15.50 | |
| Nicely molded. Solid, steady form. Ideal for Wang Chun practice. | ||||
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The Ultimate Basket Book, by Lyn Siler Order Number: B0004 Price: $19.95 Two of the most celebrated basket-making books - The Basket Book and Handmade Baskets - are now together in one magnificent resource. |
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500 Baskets: A Celebration of the Basketmakers Art, by Lyn Siler Order Number: B0005 Price: $24.95 From the best artisans in the craft comes the basketmakers dream collection! Basketmakers, collectors, students, and anyone who loves beautiful items will delight in these masterworks. |
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Basket Beginnings, by Sue Kamin Order Number: B0747 Price: $2.00 This simple booklet shows how to start a traditional Papago coiled basket. If you have ever had trouble starting a coiled basket, this might be the jump-start for you. |
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Indian Basketry, by Wharton James Order Number: B0175 Price: $7.95 A very interesting and valuable aid for the artist, craftsman or beginning basket weaver, who wishes to recreate authentic and often extinct basket forms. A must for the collector to use as an identification and historical reference. |
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Baskets - A Book for Makers and Collectors, by
Billie Ruth Sudduth Order Number: B0886 Price: $29.95 Whether you want to create your own baskets or better understand the baskets you are collecting, this book will leave you with renewed appreciation for this marvelous art form. |
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Natural Baskets, edited by Maryanne Gillooly
Order Number: B0850 Price: $16.95 Seven basket makers share their designs and techniques for making over 20 unique baskets from materials collected along roadsides, fields, woods and your own garden. |
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Pine Needle Raffia Basketry, by Jeannie McFarland
Order Number: B0181 Price: $12.95 A complete book on how to make pine needle baskets. It shows the basic techniques as well as the more advanced projects. Easy to follow instructions with excellent diagrams and pictures. |
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Advanced Pattern Book for Pine Needle Raffia Basketry, by
Jeannie McFarland Order Number: B0240 Price: $12.95 It takes up where "Pine Needle Basketry" left off. It explains the more advanced techniques and incorporating many of the ideas and suggestions submitted by talented and interested basket makers. |
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Pine Needle Basketry, by Judy Mallow Order Number; B0868 Price: $18.95 This book shows how to use pine needles form the forest floor to create a finished product. Covers all aspects of creating a pine needle basket. |
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The Techniques of Basketry, by Virginia Harvey
Order Number: B0750 Price: $14.95 An excellent book on basketry techniques. It does not have step-by-step instructions for baskets; but rather describes how different techniques are used in making baskets from around the world. It covers all four types of basketry and shows variations and examples. |
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Nantucket Lightship Baskets,
by Kathy Seeler Order Number: B0206 Price: $19.95 A photographic history of the Nantucket Lightship Basket. Learn about the unusual qualities which sets these baskets apart from all others. Brief description of how they are made is also included. |
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Friendship Baskets, "Tribute", by Joan Moore Order Number: B0610 Price: $9.95 One of Joan Moore's best known books. Over 20 basket patterns with challenging new designs for beginning to advanced basket weavers. Includes hints on staining, dyeing or using a wash. |
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How to Make Baskets -Book One, by Lyn Siler and Carolyn
Kemp Order Number: B0196 Price: $4.00 This book contains complete instructions with detailed illustrations for making 3 baskets (and different sizes) of , Melon....Potato...Heart. |
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How to Make Baskets-Book Two,
by Lyn Siler and Carolyn Kemp Order Number: B0197 Price: $4.00 This book contains complete instructions with detailed illustrations for making these three baskets, Egg...Butterfield...Provender... |
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How to Make Baskets-Book Three,
by Lyn Siler and Carolyn Kemp Order Number: B0200 Price: $4.00 This book describes how to make the Key...Bread...Market, which are very popular baskets today. |
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How to Make Baskets-Book Four,
by Lyn Siler and Carolyn Kemp Order Number: B0169 Price: $4.00 For the Round Gathering...Hearth...Herb baskets |
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How to Make Baskets-Book Six,
by Lyn Siler and Carolyn Kemp Order Number: B0208 Price: $4.00 For the Amy's basket...Shaker Cat's-head...Oriole baskets. |
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How to Make Baskets-Book Eight,
by Lyn Siler and Carolyn Kemp Order Number: B0617 Price: $4.00 For lidded Picnic...Wine...Cherokee baskets. |
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Basktery - 18 Easy
& Beautiful Baskets to Make, by BJ Crawford Order Number:B0889 Price: $14.95 Take just two days to learn how to make one of many different baskets that will look great in your home and are practical to use. The best part of creating your own baskets is that you can choose the techniques and colors you like best. |
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A Basketmaker's
Odyssey,
by Lyn Siler and Carolyn Kemp Order Number: B0898 Price: $23.95 Over, Under, Around & Through 24 great basket patterns from easy beginner to more challenging advanced. |