How to make a basket: EP05 Basket making materials

[@SelfEvolutionSouthMelbourne]

Beautiful. So well done. Agreed, it is awful, that grassland habitats are removed at the speed which they are. Grass is one of the most basic foods for so many animals. This video is a treasure. I've made baskets with pine needles but had not thought of straw. Awesome. I can't wait. I had no idea it has such longevity.

[@annaprez6620]

Always learn a lot from your concise no waffle sessions. Thanks.

[@FunnyDude.mp4]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge sir!

[@darkeon8979]

THANK YOU

[@findlaech]

Thanks! I’ve got a meadow with abundant bluestem and broomsedge, thought I’d give it a try.

[@krisCrashTV]

Oh good. I keep finding pine needle basket videos and how to use cattails but all I got is this rye straw ;D

[@bethhickm]

omg same!! i have a huge amount of rye straw and i’m trying to learn to weave it. didn’t think i’d find someone in the same situation 😂

[@krisCrashTV]

😂 The farmer told me rye has the longest straw so definitely a top choice 👍 but I've also scavenged some decorative grasses that are long, thin and smooth (no knot joints) that work too. Just had to go late in the year when it was definitely dead since it wasn't mine. I don't weave exactly like the video, I've been using yarn to tie it and working much thinner.

[@madhatter7071]

This such a lovely and helpful series. Thank you!

[@craftjoy6936]

Nice 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@borninthewrongera6888]

Thanks Alex , this is so cool

[@ragnkja]

Tip to Norwegians: julenek after the birds have eaten all the grains are generally considered waste, but the straw is nice and long.

[@tanjamarie9383]

Tusen takk!!!

[@karencooke1108]

Do both Craeft books contain different information or the same?

[@maureenengland2512]

Can you use field rushes?

[@timothymitchell8310]

I have recently started harvesting miscanthus (silver grass) . I want to dry it more quickly in direct sun. How would one go about that? Thank you in advance. Laying it out flat takes up too much space.

[@FunnyDude.mp4]

I hang them on a clothesline ive strung up along my balcony!

[@masozzisanyu]

you are nice

[@MelissaElsworth]

Would ivy be good for basket material? It’s an invasive plant here in Oregon, or better for a bramble substitute?

[@craftylilhandses]

Ivy can be used in basketry, but depending on the type you might want to dry and dial it in a water glycerine mixture to rehydrate which will keep the lengths supple.

[@angelikakaljukits6726]

Ok, your accent is hard for me to understand, but I like your videos. Very nicely done. And you really know what you are doing, so I have to go through your videos... See you there!

[@L70s]

You could try turning on cc and see if that helps.

[@NarniMaryThistle]

🤙👍

[@theparlourlady543]

Wonder if he’s single.lol

[@AsaBraunschneider]

Did anyone ever tell you that you look like Sylvester Stallone?

[@HMallory1]

The music ruined the whole video, wanted to learn something but had to listen to music.

[@raep5138]

Hahahhahaa obviously you didn't watch the WHOLE video cause the music was only in the intro