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I have just discovered how easy it is to weave a basket using newspaper! It's so
simple to roll paper tubes out of newspaper and then weave the tubes into a basket.
You can bet I will be making plenty of these faux wicker baskets for future projects,
as well as for storage in the home.
I discovered this post on a Russian website and the instructions don't quite make
sense, so I started putting together my own paper weave basket using newspaper
that I normally keep for cleaning windows and messy projects.
If you have never done basket weaving before, try starting out with this simple
basket weaving project (http://www.home-dzine.co.za/crafts/craft-paperbaskets.htm), and then work your way up to this basket chandelier
(http://www.home-dzine.co.za/decor/decor-paper-basket-lampshade.htm).
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Here is the base for a square or rectangular basket. You can cover the top layer of
cardboard in any fabric you choose. I went for a black weave but next time I will try
a burlap.
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in half and thread around the first upright. This is where it gets tricky in the
explanation, but I have included a video link (http://www.homedzine.co.za/crafts/craft-storage-baskets.htm) that may help. The process is one
tube in front - one tube behind and twist around every single upright. Give this a try
and you will understand what I mean.
2. As you weave and twist, make sure to pull the uprights up and keep the tubes
nice and tight.
3. If you need to take a break, use a bulldog clip or peg to hold everything in place.
4. At the corners do an extra twist before you go round the corner and repeat the
weave twist.
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There are more instructions for weaving with newspaper and paper on www.HomeDzine.co.za (http://www.home-dzine.co.za/crafts/2012papercraft.htm).
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inspired by some of the beautiful paper weave baskets created by BluReco
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FirstSpear (/member/FirstSpear/)
5 months ago
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Excellent stuff. Much homemade craft stuff often, with the best will, looks just that, but
very professional. Such patience. You're in good company, too. Lloyd
Loom furniture that graced 1930s (and on) homes, hotels, and liners, was made using
paper wrapped around wire. It looked just like cane, and when I was first told that it
wasn't I didn't believe it. I did wonder why some items were so heavy, though. Using
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till rolls is close to their method. Rather than individual sheets, the paper was spiralwrapped around the wire producing lengths suitable for commercial production. Don't
know if they used glue during the wrapping process, but over the years I only came
across a few items that showed signs of unwrapping. As for your till rolls, it would be
easier spiral-wrapping the paper around a central core, such as wire, than not. Using
metal coathanger wire wrapped in that way for uprights would certainly increase
strength - don't know how you'd fix them to the base, though. (The London firm's still
going, by the way, and antique items don't come cheap.) Sorry about the history
lesson, it's just interesting... to me, anyway. I'd like to see some done with ordinary
B&W newsprint, or sheet music. Nice one.
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This is my first "official attempt" at weaving a "Newspaper" Tube basket. I used tubes
made from newspaper, pages from a telephone book and cash register tape.
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I forgot to mention, I posted pictures of the bottom and inside of this basket on
is the same as on here. Have a great day everyone!
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Very cool
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Good explanations! Have you made tubes out of magazine pages? The more
better!
colorful the
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5 months ago
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Thanks for including both your own trials and errors and links to your source of
This is a great idea and seeing you experiment with it (and credit
your source) makes it inspiring and accessible rather than intimidating.
inspiration!
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Thanks a lot for this great -ible. What a cool way to recycle-(or re-use) newspapers.
I am inspired.. :)
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AWESOME!!! I LOVE IT. Hopefully I will have the patience to do it & finish it, lol.
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this is cool but I just realised a massive limitation - if you do it underwater your basked
soggy!
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So I guess Sponge Bob cannot make these :( Too bad for him...
they are really great!
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This is a fantastic upcycle and gifting idea!! And your humor is just adorable!! A+
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This is absolutely fantastic! Love this and can't wait to try. Thanks so much for
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This is amazing and something really fun to try with the kids. Thanks!
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