(Beginner) Ash Bark Basket/Container (Pic Heavy)

[Toddy]

I missed this thread first time round
Really impressed

Bark baskets make great tool holders, everything from sharps to gardening stuff, and they're also very sound for flints too I use one to store reedmace heads in....stacked upright so that they don't explode into fluff.

We're having a dearth of pine resin around here too just now, but I have a small stash of uncleaned stuff that I could be persuaded to share if no one nearer you offers some for you to work with.

atb,
Toddy

 

[Androo]

Thanks Toddy

The pitch sounds lovely, and very kind, but I should just get out and get finding some! No doubt I'll update here as I polish these off.

 

[redneck]

Superb work, I really like them , as a matter of fact I think they are much more authentic the way you made them, too perfect and they look artificial, I'm sure most primitive baskets would be just like yours, magnificent!

 

[fishfish]

i am impressed with this thread.

 

[General Strike]

These are brilliant - such an exciting way to make containers. The photographs illustrate them really well, showing all the steps and pitfalls that you've encountered.

 

[swright81076]

These are the threads that make me sit up. Thanks for sharing, really enjoyed it :thumbup:

Gonna put some of these ash logs to good use now.

touched by nature

 

[crosslandkelly]

Great work, I would love to have a go at that. You've inspired me.

 

[TheNative]

Awesome looking baskets guys! I once made a quiver from Rowan bark but I did not sew it up tight enough and as the bark started to dry out it shrivelled which was a shame.

 

[addo]

Great Stuff Androo, liking the process of the learning displayed. Bark containers are fun.
Its about time I made some more, the willow bark I was working with last night was just falling off with the extra sap.

 

[Big Stu 12]

Great to see this, Have made a couple of birch barks in the past, got a nice felled Ash at the Woodland , may have to have a go at these

 

[Androo]

I'm impressed with the responses to this thread

Thanks for the comments, but I'm way of getting these 'down' - the bark takes months to really properly dry, when it's final shape settles. I'm tempted to leave one without a rim, and see if leaving the rim off while the bark dries makes a significant difference to how snugly the rim fits...

There will be more pitfalls I'm sure, and seeing as though this thread has received the attention it has then I will definitely keep it updated. I'm eager to try these with other barks, Oak is one that keeps calling me, but unsure of it's abilities in this type of basketry.