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Materials needed:
Gourd – needs to have thick walls. Test by tapping on side. A thick walled gourd will have a lower sound. Also check by weight of gourd.Welburn Gourds sell thick gourds
Saw
Drill – I use a Dremel. Drill bits: # 9/64” or 5/32”
Leather dye (or something to decorate the gourd-or you can leave natural)
Rubber gloves and a breathing mask/respirator
#3 or #4 Smoked Round Reed – cut into 14” lengths (longer if you want a taller basket) – these will be your spokes. www.royalwoodltd.com
Mini Sea Grass Rope – dyed different colors - www.royalwoodltd.com
#2 round reed – space dye or dyed one or two colors -www.royalwood.ltd.com
Birch Bark – I sell this from my supplier in Michigan
Philodendron sheath - www.royalwoodltd.com
Waxed linen thread and needle -www.royalwoodltd.com
Yarns or mohair
Beads, pods, feathers, buttons, etc. for decorations
Optional Kit with all materials and cut and cleaned gourd:$35
Kit of materials without gourd $25
email Marianne for details and ordering the kit
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