Traditional Craft Kits Coiled Basket Kit for Beginners

Traditional Craft Kits Coiled Basket Kit for Beginners

• This kit has the beginner in mind! Learn the technique of coiled basketry! Promotes mindfulness!
• Kit makes one coiled basket about 2-1/2" wide by 1-1/2" tall.
• The kit comes in a bag containing: Fiber cord, raffia, tapestry needle and color instructions.
• Ages 8 and up, Adult Participation necessary for ages 12 and under (take breaks)
• Made in USA

Basketry is not an easy craft. With time you can develop your skill at a traditional craft. This basket can take 2+ hours to complete. 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. Designs can be created by using multiple colors and textures. These instructions will teach you how to coil a small basket. The beginning of the basket is the most difficult part. Basketry requires patience and perseverance. Keep at it and you will be proud of your new skills and finished basket. The kit comes packed in a plastic bag that can be used to store materials while you make your basket. If you are working with a child 12 and under, take breaks as necessary and be encouraging. Their basket might not look exactly like the one in the pictures, but they will feel proud of their accomplishment.