How to Make a Birch Bark Basket

Published 2024-01-07
Learn how to make a birch bark basket from start to finish (see link below for gathering roots for stitching). Make sure to watch to the end of this video to enter to win the birch bark basket that Brian made.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Musrusticus6890
    Superb and surprisingly neat when finished- I live in the UK, by the way, so don’t worry about including me in the draw, the postage would be enormous! Happy New Year to you both and indeed to everyone!
  • @StockmanOriginal
    Thanks for watching and being part of the Original Tribe! To celebrate the new year we're giving away this birch bark basket that Brian shows you how to make in this video! Watch to the end to find out how to enter. (Oh, OK, just like the video and leave a comment, but watch to the end, anyway!)
  • @user-kn6ng8cs8f
    Thanks for sharing this. My daughter is into organizing tools for the pantry so I showed her this and told her this is what some of her ancestors would have done for pantry organizing containers!😅
  • love that wee bit of knowledge regarding the basket design. I think the noble prize for tech and design should be given for the birch bark canoe. It is the mona lisa of bushcraft design. Genius. I use white spruce root. It works in a pinch.
  • @grimmwolfe4555
    Always look forward to your videos. Cant wait to see the leprechaun house finished!
  • @samryanenv
    Great to hear all the extra tips and information on top of this excellent basket tutorial. Much appreciated from Adelaide, Australia!
  • @JeffGloverArts
    How could a comment on this video be anything but nice?!? Terrific work & craftsmanship! As always, thank you for sharing! I sure hope I win that basket!
  • @davedelany2116
    My first day back at work and I get to come home to a stockman original video 👌that made it a great day, thankyou 🙏 p.s beautiful work as always👌👍👍
  • @HEBerube
    I really like this little basket. It’s amazing the way it comes together with bark and roots. Another wonderful video!
  • Very good instructional video. Probably the best I've seen! Thank you for sharing your talent!
  • Great inspirational video!! We love the art of getting back to nature and using what we have around us to sustain and thrive. Watched today from the comfort of our kitchen in sunny AZ.
  • @jackreeves3001
    Your channel is an important part of my life. Thanks for sharing!
  • The basket is beautiful. It’s helpful to know all the details. Most people don’t share that. ❤
  • You guys sure seem to have a good time making these videos. I certainly enjoy watching them. Thanks so much.
  • I learn a lot every time I watch your show keep up the great work I would love to have that basket. Thanks guys for the great shows.❤
  • Thanks Brian and Max very nice job, love the facts of past history, you both have a great year ahead.