>What materials do I start with? Reed (round or flat) is the easiest and cheapest for beginners it's forgiving and widely sold precut. Willow, rattan, and pine needles come later once you've got the basic weaves down.>What tools do I actually need? Just a few a bucket for soaking reed, an awl (or bodkin) to open gaps in the weave, snips, and clothespins to hold things in place while you work.>Do I need to soak the material? Yes reed and willow need to be soaked in water first (reed for 10 to 20 min, willow longer) so they're pliable enough to bend without cracking.>What's the easiest first project? A simple round or square base basket with a plain over under weave. Most guides start here before moving to twill or coiling.>How long does a first basket take? A few hours for a small one, spread over a couple sessions is normal don't rush the base, it sets the shape for everything else.>Resourceshttps://tinyworkshops.comhttps://www.canr.msu.edu/uploads/234/90364/Basketweaving.pdfhttps://www.foggyblossomfarm.com/stories/beginners-guide-to-willow-basketry
Oh this sounds fun
>>85160396finally... a basketweaving thread for the basketweaving forum...
You will never become a master weaver
But is there anything to weave besides baskets?
>>85161462you can weave a chair for yourself desu unironically desu
I should get into basket weaving
>basket weaving
