Basket weaving tutorial. Finishing a willow basket, top border ( 4 behind 2)

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Published 2018-07-03

Clear description of how to finish the top border in a basket, a 4 behind 2 border. Watch as I make the border and take you through the tutorial teaching you how to do the same.

I am a full-time basket maker and artist living in Tipperary, Ireland with my family. Off-grid in the forest on a mountain.

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All Comments (21)

@AncientEarthSkillsLenMackey 1 month ago

Love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing this with the world!
@paintmebaby 1 year ago

Great tutorial Hanna, splendidly explained. I love the chicken, she gives an air of authenticity to the rural craft . Thanks, nigel.
@andreawest7584 1 year ago

This is just the 2nd video of yours that I've watched and I've learned so much. I love how you refer to the reeds as "this guy". Your baskets are beautiful.
@geofflowton4165 21 days ago

love to learn it your videos are a credit to you well done for your hard work xx
@dianewarde6074 10 months ago

I am very new to basket weaving. Your instructions are excellent and easy to understand. the chickens are hilarious!
@ellenkoolen9216 2 months ago

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and creating such excellant videos so that others may give basketmaking a try.
@NN-zg5bz 6 months ago

Very clear and inspiring. I have just started basketry and have no teacher in my area, it's great to see different techniques to try. Thank you from Karlstad, Sweden
@blackwatcman 3 years ago

P.S. I love the sound of your hens laying in the background, very soothing....
@basketmama71 2 years ago

PLEASE cut the music. I much rather hear your voice and the chicken. Your skill is amazing. Love watching your videos.
@susanbanack4855 6 months ago

I wondered how the top borders were finished. Now I know! Thank you
@tinalwolf 1 year ago

You're a great teacher!
@judywills6538 9 months ago

Wonderful basketry!! Music is not necessary it's distracting for sure
@yosipko5282 4 years ago

I am making paper baskets, and this is first video that clearly show how to finish top edge. Thank you veary much!
@brigitgraham6277 4 years ago

Really clear instructions. Hopefully my struggle finishing off will be a thing of the past. You’re wonderfully soft spoken and the music that is played over your voice makes it difficult to hear you and detracts from what you are doing. The Chicken is noise is just fine :-)
@magiciankitchen 3 years ago

I'm loving your videos, Hannah! Thank you for having so many that clearly describe the process. I'm a beginner, not having taken any classes, and these are so helpful. Your baskets are beautiful!
@velboyd5483 9 months ago

Great video. Thank you.
@naughtyskyline 1 year ago

thank you lovely for such a wonderful tutorial, my irish great grandfather was a cooper and basket maker from county mayo, so i feel so drawn to basketry!
@emmalinnen9820 1 year ago

This was perfect. Easy to understand. Thanks 😊
@3sidedsquare386 4 years ago

I found it a great video; clear, easy to follow and the chickens/ music gave a nice atmosphere
@tinalwolf 1 year ago

Wonderful video! Thank you so much!