How to Make a Birch Bark Basket

[@Musrusticus-]

Superb and surprisingly neat when finished- I live in the UK, by the way, so don’t worry about including me in the draw, the postage would be enormous! Happy New Year to you both and indeed to everyone!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Oh, it might not be that much. If you win we can figure it out :-) Thanks for watching!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Congratulations, @musrusticus6890! You WON the basket!! Send us an email at [e-mail] and we'll send it to you. Seriously! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpjWoZqXoN6lmbc

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thanks for watching and being part of the Original Tribe! To celebrate the new year we're giving away this birch bark basket that Brian shows you how to make in this video! Watch to the end to find out how to enter. (Oh, OK, just like the video and leave a comment, but watch to the end, anyway!)

[@StockmanOriginal]

Here's the video on gathering the roots for the stitching: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJTPnGWea91kisk

[@mr.bearandpokekid24]

We love watching your channel. Many years ago I bought a 1939 book called Woodcraft by Bernard S. Mason. Great book with a section on birch bark baskets and boxes among many other things. While hiking in the woods one time we found an old birch tree that had rotted and left just the bark. We harvested every scrap of it using it for many things including fire starting. Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you for your support, so happy to have you in our tribe!good luck with the drawing!

[@eileenprior6999]

so beautiful!!! another outstanding creation. i never win anything, but maybe lady luck will smile on me!!! ❤️🧡❤️🧡❤️🧡

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Eileen, l wish you the best of luck with the drawing.

[@SokkaRagnarsson]

I've been watching your channel for a long time, all of this information is invaluable for a young Viking reenactor and craftsman like myself. Unfortunately living in Georgia I don't have access to birch trees to make something like this, I'd love to be entered in. You guys keep being awesome and rolling out such useful videos and I'll keep watching!!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thanks for being part of the tribe Sokka and good luck with the drawing.

[@lisagoldsworthy9178]

Very good instructional video. Probably the best I've seen! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Lisa, l appreciate that a lot.

[@AdirondackgeorgeFB]

I learn a lot every time I watch your show keep up the great work I would love to have that basket. Thanks guys for the great shows.❤

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you George, it’s great to have you in our tribe! Good luck with the drawing.

[@Ravensworkshop]

Sweet little basket, I hope to see more full length videos from you guys!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Us too!

[@williamstclairz9913]

Just incredible attention to detail

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you very much William.

[@jackreeves3001]

Your channel is an important part of my life. Thanks for sharing!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Jack , you’re an important part of our channel, thank you so much for your support! Best of luck with the drawing.

[@samryanenv]

Great to hear all the extra tips and information on top of this excellent basket tutorial. Much appreciated from Adelaide, Australia!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Ga-day Sam! 😁Great to have you in our tribe! Good luck with the drawing.

[@JuanHeath-v9w]

Thanks for sharing this. My daughter is into organizing tools for the pantry so I showed her this and told her this is what some of her ancestors would have done for pantry organizing containers!😅

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hey Juan, good to hear from you! Good luck with the drawing.

[@PaulineDow]

Nice job Brian. After watching the video I can appreciate their growing gourds. Don

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thanks Don, true story there! Good luck with the drawing!

[@bradgillam4119]

I love watching your videos. I especially like how well you explain the building process and the principles of the materials used!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Brad, glad to have you in our tribe! Good luck with the drawing.

[@robbullis5025]

It always fun just to watch a craftsman at work. Your comment that people used the materials in their area even if they were not ideal is so true.

[@StockmanOriginal]

So nice to have you with us , good luck with the drawing.

[@joesneon]

Wonderful!! I would love to win!! Great job guys!!!!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thanks Joe! Best of luck to you!

[@fouroakscrafts7240]

Nice tutorial! Love how that basket turned out.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thanks Fouroaks, good luck!

[@gregorypennell1755]

Brian, you never cease to amaze…please post more often! Hope you guys have a great New Year!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Gregory, happy new year to you as well! Good luck with the drawing!

[@oldwaysrisingfarm]

Wonderful work! That small basket is a wonderful find, I love hunting for such things, they have so many good lessons.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hey friend around the corner, thanks! Best of luck with this drawing!

[@oldwaysrisingfarm]

@@StockmanOriginal We are indeed just around the corner...we should collaborate on something some time; there is certainly a lot of overlap in what we like to do!

[@christopherharrylang7424]

You guys sure seem to have a good time making these videos. I certainly enjoy watching them. Thanks so much.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hello Christopher! Thanks, it’s a lot of fun when l’m lucky enough to have Max here too. So happy to have you in our tribe!

[@StockmanOriginal]

P.S. Good luck with the drawing!

[@davedelany2116]

My first day back at work and I get to come home to a stockman original video 👌that made it a great day, thankyou 🙏 p.s beautiful work as always👌👍👍

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you for that Dave, I appreciate you. Good luck with the drawing.

[@marksparkplug7758]

Thanks Brian and Max very nice job, love the facts of past history, you both have a great year ahead.

[@deniscaron1306]

great demo of the reinforcement for stitching and grain direction importance for sewing the top. Thanks!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Denis, that means a lot coming from you! Good luck with the Drawing.

[@jeremiahmccutcheon3234]

I love this . Another amazing piece of art . Man, Brian . You are too cool bro.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Jeremiah, it was a fun one for sure.

[@BrushWalker_]

Love watching your channel the attention to detail and the knowledge provided while you work is great always learning something from you. Keep up the great content!!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Billy, we sure have a lot of fun putting these videos together for you all. Good luck with the drawing!

[@KelseyJohanna1016]

Thank you for sharing your experience regarding various species of roots that work well!

[@StockmanOriginal]

You are very welcome and good luck with the drawing!

[@zimtt1276]

Thank you. I've made a few bb baskets and I'm happy to add your wonderful tips to my library of basket skills. I came because of your carving bit tip and am very happy to be exploring your library of skills.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hello Zimitt, we are so happy you have found our channel!! We very much enjoy putting these videos together and it’s so nice to hear that they are being enjoyed. Best of luck with the drawing!

[@JeffGloverArts]

How could a comment on this video be anything but nice?!? Terrific work & craftsmanship! As always, thank you for sharing! I sure hope I win that basket!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Howdy Jeff, it’s really great having you in our tribe! Good luck with the drawing.

[@WoodFaerie]

This channel has been a fountain of knowledge since I discovered it, and has led me to giving a number of the things you showcase a go. Thank you Brian and Max for sharing with the rest of us

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you so much for that, happy to have you with us! Good luck with the drawing!

[@timothylongmore7325]

love that wee bit of knowledge regarding the basket design. I think the noble prize for tech and design should be given for the birch bark canoe. It is the mona lisa of bushcraft design. Genius. I use white spruce root. It works in a pinch.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thanks Timothy for being part of the tribe! You’re right, the birchbark canoe is a marvel for sure and so is the lnuit kayak. Both amazingly adapted to their environment.

[@garoudiaz]

Happy new year Brian!!! Nice to see you again good and well, nice project like always, i hope have luck in the give away 🍀, send you a stong hug!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you my friend, l wish you good luck in the drawing!

[@caveyspath8506]

woooohooo love when you guys post a new video always love the new creation s🌞

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you so much! Good luck with the drawing!

[@trulax6542]

Very cool video, great work guys. I enjoyed watching the whole process. Thank you for the opportunity to win a super nice basket, and the old basket you found in the attic is such a nice piece of history,wow super cool !!!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hello Trulax, good to hear from you! This was a fun little project, so glad you enjoyed it. Best of luck with the drawing and stay warm!

[@DawnAtCusterCottage]

This was very interesting. I haven't made baskets from wood ir twigs. I have crocheted fabric baskets though.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hello Dawn, we’re so happy that you found our channel, welcome to the tribe! Good luck with the drawing. Would love to see your crocheted baskets sometime.

[@ashleyanderson2859]

Bark containers are really interesting. I have worked with mulberry as you mentioned because it's what I've got. Great looking basket!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Ashley, good luck with the drawing!

[@jojowilson1955]

I so enjoy watching your videos and learning about old crafts! I never imagined that roots were used to stitch baskets. How cool is that! Thanks so much for keeping the ancient arts alive!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hello Jojo, we are so happy to have you in our tribe! I wish you the best of luck with the drawing.

[@scottmcfarland2149]

Fantastic tutorial Brian!! You never disappoint. Happy New Year 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Scott, good luck with the drawing!

[@scottmcfarland2149]

@@StockmanOriginal thank you.

[@backyarddesertcam9386]

Great inspirational video!! We love the art of getting back to nature and using what we have around us to sustain and thrive. Watched today from the comfort of our kitchen in sunny AZ.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thanks Backyarddesertcam, we love Az! Good luck with the drawing!

[@Littlefeather4u]

Very cool! Love the making (drinking) process!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Littlefeather, good luck with the drawing.

[@douglasp2238]

Amazing work gentlemen very impressed

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Douglas, good luck with the drawing.

[@fbpix]

Happy New year Guys thanks for the chance to win a lovely piece of traditional artisan art

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hey Frank, great to hear from you! Good luck with the Drawing.

[@LilyoftheValeyrising]

The basket is beautiful. It’s helpful to know all the details. Most people don’t share that. ❤

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Lilyofthevaleyrising, for me it’s not about “ look what I can do “ but rather “ look what you can do “. At least that’s what I hope for. Good luck with the drawing.

[@LilyoftheValeyrising]

@@StockmanOriginal I love that. I like to encourage others to try things as well.

[@lenhowl]

Beautiful work, well done.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Len, l appreciate that.

[@HEBerube]

I really like this little basket. It’s amazing the way it comes together with bark and roots. Another wonderful video!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Harriet, good to hear from you and good luck on the drawing.

[@jsteelsadventureandvariety]

Enjoyed this birch bark adventure you guys, definatley want to try to fabricate one :)

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hey Janson , thanks for playing along with us! Good luck with the drawing!

[@oldasdir]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@StockmanOriginal]

Good luck with the drawing.

[@Sheepdog1314]

sweet. Love it. Excellent work.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thanks Elen, best of luck with the drawing.

[@paulb9062]

Happy new year to you all ,Learned a lot ,especially about the grain of the bark which hadn’t occurred to me ,thanks great basket.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Paul and good luck with the drawing!

[@johnhorrocks6030]

Beautiful basket! Love your content!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thanks John, great to have you in our tribe! Good luck with the drawing!

[@dougseeman3904]

Beautiful work!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@McNerdyCostumesandProps]

Well, I was going to comment anyway, but this works too 😂 great to see you guys still doing awesome things ❤️

[@StockmanOriginal]

Ms McNerdy, so nice to see your name. Hope all is well with you and your family. Good luck on the draw.

[@SweetClara99]

I love watching your videos!!! Always great info and you explain what you're doing in a way so easy to understand like using the awl actually just moved the bark fibers apart keeping the fiber strength. Always an inspiration... Thank you both for making these videos for those who want to learn. PS - I shared on my fb page.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hey Clara, thanks for your support and best of luck with the drawing.

[@wilpoe]

Thank you for another how-to video! Happy New Year Brian and Max!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you so much, good luck with the drawing!

[@lyonforge3077]

Awesome vessel for berry picking, I have seen similar vessels made from young maple bark. I'm sure you have seen those as well.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thanks Lyonforge, good luck with the drawing!

[@paulmackay4734]

beautiful work as always!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Paul and good luck with the drawing.

[@bdickinson6751]

Just found your channel and instantly subscribed. Thanks for putting out great content.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you B Dickinson, welcome to the tribe!! We appreciate your support! Good luck with the drawing.

[@roosterrun5004]

Awesome basket!!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thanks Roosterrun, good luck with the drawing.

[@DarickAnderson]

Just found you today! Awesome crafting!!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Welcome to the tribe Darick! Good luck with the drawing.

[@DarickAnderson]

That would be awesome, but Im a process whore. Love making things of all kinds. Just made my first batch of black powder, works great! Made a couple of capotes, a wolf ear hat, just ordered a tanned red fox hide to make a free trapper hat. Gonna steal your leather scallop hat brim so it looks like beaver tail ;) So I will watch the remainder of your published videos and see what else I can steal. Keep the vids coming!@@StockmanOriginal

[@DarickAnderson]

Those tall boots you wear, have you done a video on how to make them?

[@gabrielpindo1198]

Great video Sr! greetings from Argentina!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hello Gabriel, thank you for checking us out! I wish you great luck with the drawing, it would be fun to send something to Argentina!

[@guitarman03894]

Very interesting.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you, good luck with the drawing!

[@luciusparillo655]

Watching from southern Vermont. Was wondering about harvesting bark in the winter🤔

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hello Lucius, l’ve never had much luck with peeling in the winter, the bark is stuck tight at that point. Maybe if you had a steam box. Good luck on the drawing.

[@JeppeIsbak]

I absolutely love it 😊 i have to try making one of these baskets. How fresh is the bark when ready for use..? Right away or does it need any treatment..? 😊

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you so much! I believe it’s better to use it as fresh as possible, no treatment required other than hot water. Good luck with the drawing.

[@morsmb1]

I wanna win it so badly, looks so so pretty!!!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Moira, best of luck with the drawing!

[@jacobzagone1208]

very cool, didn't know the stitching was root

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Jacob, good luck with the drawing.

[@barbybushcraft]

Parabéns pelo vídeo

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Barbybushcraft.

[@gdreilly]

Nice work!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thanks, best of luck to you on the drawing.

[@toddcaskey9984]

Great job , January 22nd 🙃

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thanks Todd!

[@toddcaskey9984]

@@StockmanOriginal found ya two days ago too late lol , it will take me a while to get through all the videos but I will. The video that made me find ya was the 🧥 , if u care . Well I look forward to seeing your beautiful/ awesome projects .

[@paulstjohn-zl7ky]

nice basket!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Paul, good luck with the drawing.

[@marcelrouthier9925]

Save the shipping! I need to win that basket!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hey Buddy best of luck with the drawing!

[@tombryant9878]

March is when you peel bark to keep the cambium that you scratch.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hello Tom, thanks for checking out our channel. That’s interesting, I’ll have to try that. Does the cambium layer let go of the tree without a fight at that point?

[@ABWeaver]

I don't have birch here. ( I don't think), I use mimosa bark.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hello Opal Dragon, thanks for checking us out! I’ve never heard of mimosa before ( other than the cocktail). I’m guessing you might be in Australia? I will have to look that tree up, sounds interesting.

[@ABWeaver]

@@StockmanOriginal I'm in Florida. It's a tree that you can use for many things. They make DMT from the roots. You can also make tea with the roots and flowers. It's an anxiety medication! It's a beautiful tree! Grows very fast. I use the seeds for bonsai. Grows 15 to 20 feet in a year! Want seeds?

[@StockmanOriginal]

Sounds like an amazing tree for sure! It’s like basswood in its usefulness but it probably wouldn’t like it up here in New Hampshire. Good that you’re paying attention and using it properly, nice to have you with us.

[@SandrasFavourites]

Cultural appropriation

[@StockmanOriginal]

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[@grimmwolfe4555]

Always look forward to your videos. Cant wait to see the leprechaun house finished!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Same here re: Leprechaun house! Thanks so much for watching!