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Basket Making Kits & Basket Craft Supplies
Traditional Craft Kits is a family-owned company that values the magic of creating art that we not only admire but use in our everyday lives. We sell a variety of basketry kits, including coiled basket kits, wicker basket kits, plaited basket kits, and twined basket kits. We also have a selection of clay pottery kits, prehistoric craft kits, and yarn weaving kits. There is great joy and power in learning a new skill, and all of our kits include quality craft supplies and thorough instructions that will guide you along the way with color photos. We have basket-weaving kits for beginners that will provide the space for culturing patience and persistence by trying difficult projects, feeling pride in accomplishment, and the benefits of mindfulness through working on a long-term project in a fast-paced world. Explore our website to find out more about our unique line of basketry, pottery, weaving and prehistoric craft kits.
Learn how to weave a basket!
Coiling is a basketry method where one material is wrapped around another in a spiral. Generally, the materials used for wrapping are soft and flexible while the coil can be a bit more rigid.
These instructions will teach you how to coil a shallow tray shaped basket with the design of a turtle. The instructions include interesting facts about turtle symbolism and importance.
Basketry requires patience and perseverance. Keep at it and you will be proud of your improved skills and finished basket.
- Our kit includes: fiber rush, raffia, tapestry needle and color photo instructions
- This kit also includes a free design sheet should you wish to purchase materials to make a basket of your own design
- You will need: scissors, ruler, and water
- Kit makes one coiled basket about 5 to 6" wide
- Ages 12 and up, adult participation necessary for younger ages
- Made in USA
The kit comes packed in a plastic bag that can be used to store materials while you make your basket.
Baskets are woven containers. They are extremely important to human existence because they allow for the storage of food and carrying of resources. Humans worldwide have used native materials to craft baskets to aid in daily tasks and requirements. In addition to utilitarian basketry, decorative basketry is also important for artistic expressions of individuality and spirituality.
Archaeologists and historians have learned much about ancient cultures from basketry fragments which have been found across the globe. Basketry continues on as an important human activity.
BASKETRY
The four main types of basketry are coiling, plaiting, twining and wicker. Each type requires different types of materials and has many variations of designs, shapes, sizes and techniques. Our kits are designed with the beginner in mind. However, we also offer many kits for the more advanced basket maker, who is willing to put in several hours to complete a more elaborate pattern. Many of our kits include design templates so that you can create your own patterns and order supplies from us as needed.
POTTERY
Pottery is also a traditional craft that most cultures that had access to clay performed. Pots were made for practical uses such as foods storage and preparation, as well as ceremonial and decorative purposes. Today we still enjoy handmade pottery made by artisans and sold in many galleries across the world. We have developed our pottery kits so that you can complete an air-dried pinch pot and decorate it with as many decorative design options as you like.
OTHER CRAFTS
People are extremely creative and when there is a need for something, it can be made. We have also included several other craft kits such as weaving, ornaments, noise making instruments, rock carvings.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2024
Comes with everything you need and more. Just this is my first time and I had to google how to make it. The instructions are for someone who knows what they are doing
sharon skvoretz
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024
Saw these in a museum shop in Santa Fe. Was excited to purchase on line.
A. Burnham
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2022
This took me about 10 hours total to complete, I love my small basket and will most likely order another kit.
Mary Bishop
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2018
I didn't like the instruction booklet. For a first timer to weaving, I could have used better instructions especially with incorporating a design. I never did get turtle design and didn't need To read about turtles To me, keeping the raffia wet was important.. I went online to get better instructions.
Andrea
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2018
Exactly what I was expecting!
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