Basket from branches

[Pandabean]

I was watching TV the other day and I saw a basket that was made from branches. Is there somewhere I can see how its done? I have a fair idea of laying out a cross of branches and then weaving the other branches in and out. However I can't think how it would get the basket shape.

Thanks,

Andy

 

[Diligence]

hobbexp (?) on youtube shows this on a recent post...If I have his name wrong, search for Stick Tricks or Swedish Fast Knife and you'll find him.

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[Pandabean]

I will have a look. Thanks.

 

[IntrepidStu]

hobbexp (?) on youtube shows this on a recent post...If I have his name wrong, search for Stick Tricks or Swedish Fast Knife and you'll find him.

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Im subscribed to his channel too. He is an amazingly knowledgeable man. I wonder if he knows about this place???

 

[jon r]

I have done a tutorial about making a wicker basket... maybe that will help, check it out:
http://www.jonsbushcraft.com/basicbasket.htm

 

[Neanderthal]

Nice tutorial Jon. You've done some amazing craft work.

Stu

 

[Pandabean]

Thanks Jon. I didnt see that on your site the last time I was on it. Also I must say that you do some great work.

Silly question (but then there are no such things as silly questions are there?), how long does the basket last for?

Can other woods be used to make these kinds of baskets or must it be willow/bramble?

Also one last question I have seen baskets with rounded bottoms and I am not sure how that is achieved.

Thanks.
Andy