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How to make a small basket

The practice steps of the small basket are as follows:

Material preparation: cardboard, binding rope, hard plastic sheet, adhesive, sewing machine and thread.

1. Cut out an oval or round cardboard from a strong cardboard box and prepare some tough and thick plastic sheets.

2. Cut the plastic bottle into small pieces with the same width, as shown in the figure, fold it in half, walk two lines on the sewing machine, and then sew it to the edge of the cardboard, and the bottom skeleton of the basket is completed.

3. Prepare the used binding rope.

4. Wrap the tether around the skeleton made in the second step and weave it to the side of the basket.

5. Continue to knit to a suitable height.

6. Fold the plastic bottle made on the skeleton and stick it firmly.

7, with other colors of rope woven into a twist rope.

8. Cut the twist into proper length and stick it on both ends of the basket to make a handle.

Materials and characteristics of woven baskets;

There are many kinds of materials for weaving baskets, and the most common are natural plant materials such as bamboo, grass and rattan. These materials have their own characteristics, which makes the woven basket a beautiful and practical handicraft.

Bamboo is one of the most commonly used materials for weaving baskets, because it is not only durable, but also easy to process. Bamboo also has the characteristics of moisture-proof and insect-proof, so that the woven basket can be preserved for a long time.

Grass is also a common material for weaving baskets. Soft and light, suitable for weaving exquisite baskets. The appearance of straw basket is simple and natural, full of pastoral style. At the same time, the straw basket also has good air permeability and heat preservation, which can keep the freshness of food.

Rattan is another commonly used basket weaving material, which has the characteristics of good flexibility and long life. Rattan baskets are usually exquisite and elegant in appearance, and are suitable for decoration at home or as gifts.

Generally speaking, the materials of basket weaving have their own unique characteristics, and different materials can be selected for weaving according to different uses and styles. Whether picking fruits, storing clothes, decorating homes or giving gifts, weaving baskets is a practical and beautiful choice.