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Another Blast from the Past.
Blogger: Basketmaster's Weavings - "Technique/Tip Tuesday - Basket Weaving Tips": "There are times when round reed needs to be bent and it can be very frustrating to have a piece of round reed snap in half. A simple solution to keep this from happening is to have in your tool kit a needle nose pliers. When needing a crisp bend in the round reed, pinch it with the pliers first and then bend the reed. This virtually eliminates the risk of the reed breaking. Of course it goes without saying, make sure your reed is plenty wet.
Baskets of Blessings,"
Baskets of Blessings,"
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Sometimes just a simple reminder to keep the cane wet is needed. Unfortunately, I managed to snap two reed stakes yesterday morning on the balloon section for the model hot air balloon I was making. The cane had dried overnight. I was reaching inside to remove the weight (a rock) I had placed inside. I then planned to take the incomplete work to the shower. (Its size meant this was the only way to soak it.) I replaced the stakes after a throrough soaking (of me and the basket.)
I hope for you a very Blessed Holiday season filled with lots of love, family and good tidings.
Be safe and warm and be Happy
Merry Christmas to you and Yours
Jan
PS.
I look forward to the new year and learning how to weave with reeds vs pineneedles.
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