Hello, dear friends! Today for you is another one of my works - a small wicker basket made of jute twine. In this article you will learn how to make such a basket yourself and my master class will help you with this.
On the Internet, a great variety of beautiful Easter compositions are pleasing to the eye, and I couldn’t resist: I decided to weave my own Easter basket. I have long wanted to make my own composition for this holiday. And now my dream is coming true!
A wicker basket will be a wonderful holiday decoration. You can put not only Easter eggs in it, but also other pleasant little things.
Previously, I had to weave baskets from paper tubes. My experience helped me a lot in this matter and weaving went quite easily.
Materials for work
So let's get started.
We weave the bottom
We begin to weave the basket from the bottom. To do this, cut the twine into pieces of 30 - 35 cm and make ribbons of 2 or 3 threads from them.
I used 2-strand ribbons, they are easier to start working with.
We intertwine 4 ribbons in the middle with each other.
Then we weave two more ribbons.
The bottom will consist of 8 tapes, which means that there will be 16 racks.
Then we glue the end of the thread between the ribbons and begin to braid them in a circle in several rows.
Since the number of racks is even, the pattern has to be shifted to create an interlacing of the thread.
This can be corrected by adding another rack.
We simply paste it into a convenient place between the threads and continue to weave the pattern in a circle with ribbons of 3 threads.
When the tape ends, we extend it with the next one, gluing the ends together.
Weaving the wall of the basket
Well, our bottom turned out to be the required diameter. Now we glue another ribbon behind the stand and braid one circle with two ribbons.
This is done very simply: each tape is tucked in turn behind the next nearby rack.
After this, we bend the racks at an angle of 45 degrees and “dress” our workpiece on the mold.
To prevent the posts from sticking out in different directions, they can be tied with a string at the base of the bucket.
Then we begin to weave a ribbon of 3 or 4 threads in a circle.
We continue to work like this until the desired height of the basket is reached.
Next, we braid one circular row of two working tapes, just like on the fold of the posts at the base of the bottom.
- When you finish weaving, cut off the excess length of the posts, while hiding the ends between the ribbons of the last row.
- It should look like this.
- Using this pattern, you can weave a basket of any shape, for example, oval or square.
Making a handle
The next stage is making the handle. To do this, we make a ribbon of three threads and bend it in an arc, thus giving the shape of a handle.
We insert the ends of the tape between the last row of the basket on opposite sides. How to attach it is shown in the photo.
- For greater reliability, wrap the handle attachment point with twine.
- Finally, we glue a regular classic braid made of jute over the handle and decorate the ends with bows.
Wicker basket
- Well, our wicker basket is ready!
- This is what the bottom of the basket looks like.
- I also decorated it with a flower, by the way, also made from twine.
Well, this is my Easter composition. Wicker basket with holiday eggs. I'll go visit with her.
And here is another basket with jute twine lace. I wove it according to the same principle.
Looks completely different. And the flowers are absolutely great! A beautiful idea for gifts. Do you agree?
- It was a very nice idea to use it to serve bread on the table.
- I also have wicker baskets with bows, which you can see in this article.
I invite everyone who wants to receive a ready-made basket to stop by the store. There you can buy a basket according to your taste.
Well, that's all, dear friends! This concludes my master class.
It is very interesting to hear your opinion about my works.
I look forward to your feedback and comments.
Thank you for your attention and participation! I wish you all the best and a festive mood!
Source: https://tvorchestvovpodarok.ru/pletenaya-korzinka-master-klass/
Twine weaving for beginners step by step - ideas for the interior with photos
Today, everything unusual, natural and handmade is in fashion. Not everyone can afford designer items, which do not always bring joy. A DIY craft will help you relax when making it and will be pleasing to the eye in the future. Twine weaving for beginners will not cause any difficulties if you carefully read our article.
Before mastering twine weaving, it makes sense to understand the concept of twine. Each of us has string in our household, which is also called twine. Twine is a thin, strong rope that looks aesthetically pleasing and neat.
There are such types of twine: textile, polypropylene, jute, flax-hemp, polished flax. All these types of twine are intended for various types of products. For example, textile twine is used for stitching and packaging products. It is made from yarn fibers, thin strips of paper, and films.
Products made from this material are unusual, practical, original and last quite a long time. All crafts will bring you a lot of positive emotions. Once you try making things, accessories and many other nice little things from twine with your own hands, you will understand how exciting it is! Here's an inspiring photo:
Polypropylene twine is a thread that can withstand very high temperatures: up to 50 degrees Celsius. This material is very reliable; neither acid, nor alkali, nor moisture will spoil it. This material is usually called cord.
Let's get started
To work you will need:
- 20-25 meters of 5 mm twine;
- scissors;
- the shape to weave in.
Step-by-step master class on making a basket:
- First you need to make 12 pieces of rope, 65 cm each.
- We make the frame of the basket. To do this, you need to arrange 11 ropes in the form of a cross. We place 5 ropes horizontally, and 6 vertically. The last rope - the twelfth - needs to be secured in the middle. The frame is ready.
- We fix the main thread in the middle and begin to weave. We weave in a circle, between the ropes of the frame. To make it easier and more convenient to form a basket, you can use any bowl and weave over it.
- We continue weaving until the basket reaches the desired height, and then fasten the main thread. We also fasten the frame threads. To do this, we wrap each thread around the last two rows.
For jute rope laundry
An original large enough laundry basket or for storing toys and other things is made of cardboard and jute rope. In addition to these materials, you will need scissors, a pencil, a glue gun and fabric for the inner bag.
How to make:
- Two circles and a rectangle are cut out of large cardboard boxes (after purchasing a TV or refrigerator, washing machine, etc.). The size is selected to your taste.
- Glue all the parts together with hot glue. First, two circles for the bottom. Then a folded sheet of cardboard for the frame of the basket. Then it is attached with glue to the round base. Fix if necessary with masking tape for structural strength.
- Cover the bottom with rope in a spiral. Then they wrap the entire basket, not forgetting about the glue and pressing the turns one against the other with your fingers.
- Rope handles are glued from the inside.
- A bag is formed from a piece of fabric and stitched on both sides. If you don’t have a machine or thread with a needle, you can glue the edges together with hot or other glue.
- The cover is inserted inside, and the edges are pulled out with the front side out and folded over.
If you want, you can decorate it with anything, but such a basket already looks very aesthetically pleasing. Since its base is cardboard, it is not placed in the bathroom.
DIY twine basket ·
Today I want to share with you a master class on making a cute basket from twine or string. This material can be called differently. Such baskets can be used as an organizer for office supplies, cosmetics or various small items.
To make a basket we will need:
Any cardboard box. Choose the size and shape yourself based on your preferences and needs. I had a small parcel box from which I removed all the stickers.
- Leg-split
- Double-sided tape or glue gun
- Scissors
- Lace
- We will also need a ruler and pencil.
Progress
- The box needs to be cut and glued so that we have a bottom with walls on 4 sides.
- Next, using scissors or a stationery knife, the walls must be cut into strips.
- I draw your attention to two mandatory conditions:
- The number of stripes must be odd. Then we can weave the basket correctly. I ended up with 23 strips.
- Small gaps must be left between the strips. This is done so that the thread does not get “chewed” during weaving. I left gaps of about 4-5 mm.
When the basket blank is ready, we can proceed directly to weaving. The end of the thread must be secured so that it does not dangle. I did this using a stapler.
- And then we weave, weave, weave...
When we have woven to the top edge of the basket, the end of the twine also needs to be secured. You can use glue, a gun or, like me, a stapler.
To decorate the top of the twine basket, I used beige lace. I glued it with a glue gun - first from the outside, and then from the inside.
I cut out the bottom for the basket from the lid of the box. I pasted the appropriate material. I put the bottom in the basket.
I decided to decorate the lower outer edge of the basket with a ribbon made of air loops knitted from twine. I also glued it on with a glue gun.
All. Our twine basket is ready.
You can also decorate it in different ways.
Source: https://domovenokk.ru/master-klassy/korzinka-iz-shpagata-svoimi-rukami
Rectangular jute
You can make a masterpiece out of any unnecessary cardboard box! If you put in a little effort, time and effort.
To work on the creation you need:
- Box - 1 piece;
- Jute rope (twine) - a skein 20 meters long;
- Cotton fabric for interior decoration (or any fabric that is available).
- Glue gun;
- Masking tape;
- “Moment” carpentry PVA;
- Scissors;
- Thread, needle, sewing machine.
How to do it:
- To begin with, a cardboard box measuring approximately 16*25 cm must be strengthened with tape and the excess elements cut off.
- Then they begin to decorate the bottom with twine: from the edge and go to the middle in a circle (or rather, along a rectangle - along its perimeter). They do everything smoothly and neatly.
- Next, wrap the entire box. Leaving symmetrically unglued sections of rope on the sides with a margin. These will be the handles of the basket.
- The required part is cut out of the fabric and sewed across, and the edges are folded along one side.
- Place the fabric inside the box with the hemmed edge facing out. Inside, the canvas is adjusted so that it is smooth and beautiful.
- Glue a piece of cardboard wrapped in fabric to the bottom to strengthen it. Voila! A beautiful organizer is ready!
What a miracle of nature - human hands. They are definitely not for boredom!
DIY Easter basket made of twine
A basket made of cardboard and twine is a simple craft, but quite labor-intensive. You may get a little tired from such monotonous work, but the result is worth it.
In order to make an Easter basket from cardboard and jute twine with your own hands you will need:
- thick cardboard,
- jute twine,
- hot glue gun,
- pencil,
- scissors (for thick cardboard it is more convenient to use a stationery knife),
- a compass or two plates of different radii,
- for the handle - a little wire.
First you need to prepare a cardboard base. Let's use plates...
An important condition: the number of “legs”—the walls of the basket—must be odd.
We leave small distances between adjacent segments, approximately 5 mm. We cut off the excess from the trapezoids to make rectangles, as in the photo.
For convenience, first close the bottom of the basket with twine. Let's use hot glue. To avoid making a mistake with the center, it is better to wrap from the outer circle.
- You can also use PVA glue, depending on your convenience, but in this case you will have to put the workpiece under the press for a while.
- We bend the legs and begin to form the basket itself.
We fix the tail of the twine on one of the legs inside the basket with hot glue and begin to wrap the basket, alternating the legs: we bring the “thread” to the next leg from the front side, then we wrap it around the next one, and so on.
Like this…
- Press the threads tightly and pull.
- We get such beautiful twine weaves.
Not reaching the edge 5 mm, we make holes in the cardboard, as in the photo. We unwind the twine with enough reserve so that we have enough to complete our basket and cut it off.
- We form a handle for our basket from the wire and wrap it with twine.
- We return to the edges of the basket and continue wrapping it in the same way.
- I made a flat braid like this out of twine and decorate the edge of the basket with it.
We also close the cardboard on the bottom side of the basket with twine. We wrap the outer circle using hot glue.
- Ready…
- A twine basket is a labor-intensive craft, but if you have the time and desire, it can be made in just one evening.
- Have fun creating!
- I was glad to help!
Source: https://samayamk.ru/podelki-k-pashe/pasxalnaya-korzinka-iz-shpagata-svoimi-rukami.html
Basket of juice and jute straws
A very beautiful thing is made from natural threads that are used to braid ordinary cocktail straws.
Interesting! Jute is a fiber made from plants of the same name that grow in hot climates. Therefore, things made from jute threads are considered environmentally friendly.
Materials
- A package of plastic tubes (50 pieces) with perforations (“accordions” to bend the tube);
- PVA;
- Glue gun;
- Thick cardboard;
- Jute brown (or other color) and white;
- Pencil;
- Scissors.
Step-by-step instruction
- Using a mug, draw two circles side by side. Then draw two circles together. This will be the bottom of the basket. In total, two oval blanks are made.
- The bottom can be braided in a circle, gluing the thread to glue, or it can be wrapped in colored or corrugated paper.
- For the frame of the basket, straws are glued at a distance of 2-3 mm. from each other to the inside of the bottom, having previously cut off the unnecessary part from the short edge of the tube after the accordion part. When all the tubes are glued, you can start braiding. Weave with thread, coating with glue in several places. The braiding is done in a checkerboard pattern.
- Jute of a different color (white) is used to trim the basket with oval edges. The remaining edges of the straws are trimmed.
- Do not forget to cover the bottom of the product with cardboard.
- To cover unsightly protruding scraps, make “nails” from beads and toothpicks. To do this, put a bead on each toothpick, dipping it in glue. Then they wrap a wooden stick in jute and secure the cut edge with glue. The sharp edge of the toothpick on the other side of the bead is also cut off. A total of 50 “nails” are made. Insert straws into each hole. The result is a “diamond” edge.
- But you don’t have to bother so much if you don’t really want to bother with monotonous work for a long time (and don’t have the necessary material). In this case, simply cover the edges of the basket with tape (satin, lace, etc.)
- If desired, the basket can be given a long handle-holder in the shape of an arc. The wire is wrapped with thread and the handle is glued on both sides.
- The basket is ready! It is decorated with ribbons, rhinestones, beads, sequins or leaves made using the jute filigree technique. Some needlewomen, in order to make things made from threads stronger, coat them with PVA diluted with water. Then the product becomes hard.
You can store sewing accessories, chargers for mobile phones, stationery, and cosmetics in the wicker.
A holiday gift for a significant person is also placed in the basket. A selection of chocolate, coffee, tea in a box, sweets or a cosmetic set is placed inside. It looks very creative, elegant and festive! The person will be pleased!
It's all just a simple split! 10 original ideas for creativity
Twine is an affordable material for creativity. Using it, you can weave, knit, make adhesive-based decor, and make designer practical things. Products made from it always look original and noble. Vases, candy bowls, various boxes and baskets are stylish and functional decorative elements that are easy to make yourself if you wish.
Twine baskets made using different techniques
Whatever the chosen technique, the result is always excellent.
Using a container as a base for a basket
With a supply of twine, scissors and a deep bowl, it’s easy to weave a basket yourself.
We prepare 12 pieces of twine, each 65 cm long, and place them crosswise. We tie one of the ropes in the middle. As a result, we get the basis for the frame.
Having reached the desired height, we fasten the main thread and the carcass threads. We begin to do this 2 rows before the end of weaving. It is important to tuck the threads inside the basket.
- Our basket is ready to be filled!
Weaving a basket using a template
A less labor-intensive method involves using a stencil. Transferring the template of the required size onto cardboard or plastic is a matter of technique.
- Then all that remains is to braid it with twine.
- At the end of the work, we add jumpers to the basket to hide the joints, a handle and secure the thread.
- Our basket is ready!
Glue was also used here. With its help, an ordinary jar was transformed into a stylish, functional little thing.
Source: https://cpykami.ru/idei-izdelij-iz-shpagata/