Finished Cherry Wood Basket with Bone Findings and Whale Carving by Melissa Abbott 2013 - Gloucester, MA |
Putting the Staves on the Basket |
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I use elastic bands and a Spray bottle of warm water to mold Rattan Staves to Nantucket Basket Mold |
Starting the Weaving |
Staves on the Mold next to a finished Maple Nantucket Basket |
Close Up of Weaving |
Getting the Weaving as tight as possible |
Taking Shape |
Molding the Cherry Wood Rims |
View of Back Hinges |
Side View |
I lined the basket with some oriental quilting fabric using velcro so it is removable |
I finished this in September 2013 after working on it during the Summer. I gave it to my stepdaughter Emily for a Christmas Present this year. |
This is a photo of Emily Opening the Nantucket Basket surrounded by her children at Christmas 2013. |
Peeking inside!! This purse, made from Cherry and Rattan will last for years to come and can serve as a wonderful summer basket purse!
Happy Basket Making,
Melissa Abbott
Gloucester, MA
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