baskets with handles

Finally got round to putting handles on some baskets I had made a while ago. It’s not the best idea as the willow dries out and becomes harder to work with, but a bit of brute force and I got … read more…

work in the Alps

A little job completed in Châtel in the French Alps. A solid wooden structure which will have a roof to provide cover for 4 cars from all that snow that’s going to fall in a couple of months. It will … read more…

nearly there

Just finishing off a couple of baskets with handles this time. Shortly to be added to the shop listings.I used some fresh willow to add an extra bit of colour. The handles have not been wrapped yet, but apart from … read more…

basket base

I thought you might be interested to see how some of my baskets start. First, I make a round base that looks a bit like a wheel with spokes sticking out from usually 7 sticks. Then I weave (it’s called … read more…

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