{"product_id":"earth-basketry-2nd-edition-weaving-containers-with-natures-materials-paperback","title":"Earth Basketry, 2nd Edition: Weaving Containers with Nature's Materials - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJosephine Breen Del Deo\u003c\/b\u003e (Revised by), \u003cb\u003eOsma Gallinger Tod\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor beginners, nature lovers, and expert weavers alike, these pages teach how to create baskets using natural materials found in the woods and fields. One of craft pioneer Osma Tod's most popular books, this guide was first published in 1933 and is still in print thanks to its timeless information and its clear instructions. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTod explains a wide variety of weaving techniques step by step, offering precise diagrams to follow.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe chapters explain gathering and preparing both round and flat natural materials like leaves, roots, reeds, grasses, vines, shoots, willow, pine needles, bark, splints, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstructions for making borders, lids, handles, and fasteners give many options. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProjects include a cedar-bark basket for kindling, cat-tail mats, a vine birdhouse, a pedestal fruit basket of coralberry runners, sturdy bark work baskets, and dozens more. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOsma Tod's charming way of inspiring respect for natural materials helps make this book one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOsma Gallinger Tod (1895-1983) was an important figure in repopularizing traditional crafts among Americans. She ran crafts communities in Michigan and Pennsylvania, authored many books, and was a pioneer in championing a respect for traditional craftsmanship as art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 28, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757299728672,"sku":"9780764353437","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f34577c09533d2f524118f40612e4a02.webp?v=1780099069","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/earth-basketry-2nd-edition-weaving-containers-with-natures-materials-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}