Paper Splint 1/2 inch wide - 1 pound coil Drilled Base Simply cut flat or flat

Simply cut flat or flat oval stakes a bit longer than the finished height of your basket and insert one end of the stake into the groove (slot) of the base

You'll find the flat pointed end of this bent tip Weave Rite tool to be a perfect assistant with your small and fine weaving materials

the hoops are lashed together to form an "eye" on each end of the basket

For beginners

Paper Splint 1/2 inch wide - 1 pound coil Drilled Base Simply cut flat or flatPaper Splint is used for strong chair bottoms. Weave it into your ladderback style and shaker style chairs using the traditional twill pattern (chairs that have 4 rungs around the seat). An interesting material for basketry as well. Not necessary to wet the material when weaving. Approximately 120 feet per pound. 2 pounds are enough to bottom an 18 x 16 chair seat. Check out our free instructions for chair seating. The instructions in the link below