I started a new piece the other day and thought I would record its progression. I start with a sketch - very simple with some notations for number and length of the spokes. This piece will have three small, pod-shaped baskets with coiled "stems" connecting them.
After dyeing ash, cutting and tapering spokes, the next step is weaving the 3 small pods. I use black ash, dyed black and the spokes have been tapered so I can form the wide to narrow shape.
Once the pods are woven, I choose what combination of beads I will use. I have boxes of beads that I have previously dyed to choose from. Here I have some beads, glass seed beads and fish vertabrae.
Using a needle and nylon thread, I sew all the beads onto the outside of the baskets.
I use waxed linen and coil over paper cord to make stems and finish the tops of the baskets.
The finished piece. It's about 12" long and 8" wide.
Fascinating! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDelete