This is a great little lamp basket to put on a small table in a hallway ( perfect night light), on a sideboard or mantle. It has a country primitive look with the attached crackled wooden heart that coordinates with the primitive lampshade. I also stained mine with Black walnut Weavers Stain and then sanded the edges of the handle as well as along the rim and on a few weavers for an aged look. Woven on a 5" round base w/attached 6 x 8" sharp top D handle, it is the perfect container for scented rosehips and potpourri. Doesn't show well on my scan but I filled mine to the brim with rosehips and cinnamon sticks--really cute! I hope you enjoy this sweet little creation--it has gotten big raves from those who enter my home. Have fun weaving ! **ALL MATERIALS NEEDED TO WEAVE THIS BASKET MAY BE ORDERED DIRECTLY AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS** |
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| Materials1/2" flat- spokes and weavers #2 Round Reed- twining around base 3/8" flat- weavers 1/2" flat oval- rims 1/4" flat- lasher Wooden base & handle frame ( 5" round w/attached 6 x 8" Sharp top D handle) Candelabra lamp adaptor 6" Home Sweet Home Candle Clip Lamp Shade candle base bulb ( pkg of 2) 2" Wooden Heart tie on, painted and crackled Black Walnut Weavers Stain (or stain of your choice) |
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| Preparation & Weaving BaseUsing 1/2" flat, cut 14 spokes at 8" each. Mark a pencil dot on one end of wrong side of reed on each spoke. This will help you easily remember which is the wrong side when you insert spokes into wooden base. Insert handle into slots in base--use tac nails to secure if neccessary ( included with base frame). Soak spokes and insert 7 spokes on each side of handle with rough side facing up ( side with your pencil dot). Be sure you space the spokes evenly. Soak 1 or 2 long pieces of #2 Round Reed ; twine or chase weave 2-3 rounds until you reach the handle. Your spokes may shift around on your first round and can be a little frustrating, just be sure you keep sliding them back in place so they are spaced evenly. Next round they should stay in place nicely. When you reach the handle, end your twining or chase weave and upsett your spokes. |
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| Weave the Sides of the BasketEach row is woven "start-stop", over under weaving. Row 1- 1/2" flat, starting "over" handle. Rows 2, 4 and 6- 3/8" flat. Rows 3 and 5- 1/2" flat. Row 7 ( rim row)- 3/8" flat going "over" handle. |
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| Rim and finishAfter weaving your last row, pack down your rows tightly and soak tops of spokes. Cut inside spokes flush with top of last row. Bend outside spokes over to inside of basket. Trim excess and tuck down into first available weaver to hide. Measure inside and outside for rims and add 2"--cut rims from 1/2" flat oval. Sand and shave down edges of your rim pieces. Soak well and clip on your rim pieces with clothespins or spring clamps. Make your overlaps on opposite sides of basket, avoiding the handle so you don't have excess thickness there. Fill rims if desired with seagrass. Single or double lash with 1/4 " flat. Stain basket if you like. I used Weavers Stain Black Walnut. If you like a distressed look, when stain is dry, sand down edges of the handle, rims and along weavers here and there. Attach candlelabra lamp adaptor to handle ( attaches just like a c-clamp and can be removed when you like). Use a 5 watt or 15 watt candle base bulb ( 5 watt makes a nice night light). Attach lampshade and turn to face a "handle side--I just think it looks nicer this way. Tie in your 2" crackled wooden heart, fill your basket with scented rosehips or potpourri--find the perfect place for this sweet basket lamp, switch on the light switch and enjoy!!! Don't forget to sign and date the bottom of your basket. If you are good at hand painting you may want to paint a significant year or date on the wooden heart. |
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| Base Handle Frame for Home Sweet Home Lamp Basket5" Round pine base w/ 6 x 8" sharp Top D handle. |
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| OUT OF STOCK Attaches to basket handle. Bulb may be purchased separately. $7.50 each, 6 or more $6.50 each. May mix with regular basket lamp adaptor to reach quantity for discount. |
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| Package of 2 bulbs |
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| Jute ties included |
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| Primitve look with crackled look background.Inscription on front of shade reads : "Peace be to this house and to all who dwell in it, Peace to them that enter and to them that depart- 16th Century Blessing **Use for "Home Sweet Home Little Lamp Basket (see free patterns) or any smaller basket with a stationary handle--requires candelabra basket lamp adaptor and candelabra bulbs** |
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| Logo by Lisa at setcity.com
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