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BASKETRY Shaker History TECHNIQUES Projects NEW BOOK NR

BASKETRY Shaker History TECHNIQUES Projects NEW BOOK NR
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BASKETRY THE SHAKER TRADITION by John McGuire History Techniques Projects Approx 8 ½" x 10" 143 Pages Fully Illustrated New Condition Copyright 2004 Basketry: The Shaker Tradition is a terrific step-by-step guide to creating beautiful baskets in the Shaker tradition. The contents include Preface; Introduction; The tradition: Travel and travail; The gathering; The city of peace; Silent preacher, tangible prayer; The departure; Reflections of a season; Re-creations of the past; The basket industry; Antique tools and technology; Modern tools and supplies; The black ash tree; Making the baskets: Making a cat head basket; Making a spoon basket; Making a personal carrier; Preparation of rim and handle stock; Carving and inserting the cat head handle; Carving the spoon basket handles; Carving the personal carrier handles; Carving the rims; Lashing the basket; Basic finishing details; Making a pin cushion basket; Making an 8 over 8 or double bottom basket; Making a fancy rectangular basket with decorative bands; Making a fancy twilled basket lid; Antique baskets and their uses; Contrasts and comparisons; Glossary; A Note about Suppliers, and Index. You’ll meet the artisans from long ago that created these delightful pieces, as well as see into their lives and be introduced to the tools and techniques used to make these lovely baskets. With over 300 detailed photos, this volume is a must-have for the enthusiast as well as the basket maker. If the photos are not showing up correctly please try right clicking on photo X clicking SHOW PICTURE or reload the page. Please Click Check My Feedback. You'll see why Thousands of Shoppers Bid with Confidence! ********* ******** ********* US Bidder pays $4.69 s/h plus insurance for this auction and only $2.50 for each additional auction when shipped together within the USA! Combined shipping is only available for single book auctions under 3 lbs. and auctions must close within 3 days of each other (I do not carry over from one week to the next). ********* ******** ********* For shipping address outside the USA bidder pays actual postage calculated by weight of package plus $2.50 per item (Email blueraku@aol.com for International s/h Options Costs). ********* ******** ********* We accept Credit Card payments through Paypal, Money Orders (Postal or International), and Personal checks from US bank accounts. Credit Card Payment through Paypal Guarantees Fastest Shipment! Items with Money Order Payment Go Out Next Shipping Day Personal Checks Clear Before Shipment USA Orders Ship Wednesdays / Thursdays International Orders Ship Every Friday All Payments Must Be Received Within 7 Days After Auction Ends. ********* ******** ********* Why Wait Until The Auction Ends? * * * Click Visit My eBay Store * * * For Items with Buy It Now Feature ********* ******** ********* Looking For a Specific Item? Search MINDSISLAND STUDIOS Ebay Store Search titles and descriptions CLICK HERE Add MINDSISLAND STUDIOS To Favorite Stores On Your MY EBAY Page Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.