An Introduction to the Art of Basket-Making

This vintage book contains an elementary guide to the art of basket-making, being a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the practice. Written in clear, plain language and full of useful information and invaluable tips, this text will be of considerable utility to novice basket-makers, and would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: Material and Its Preparation, Tools, Terminology, Common Slewed Work, Etched Work, Sub-Divisions of Randed Work, A Method of Making Round and Oval Work, etcetera. This antiquarian volume is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Okey
• Publisher: Blumenfeld Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.05.2010
• EAN: 9781445503974
• ISBN: 978-1-4455-0397-4
• No. of pages: 172
• Dimensions: 145 mm x 222 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 356 g
• Subject: Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design