Basket Handles: Everything You Need to Know

An in-depth guide to all types of basket handles - everything you need to know to become a master basket weaver.

Handle Resources:
- "D" handles, sharp-top "D" handles: https://www.basketmakerscatalog.com/p...
- Swing "D" handles: https://www.basketmakerscatalog.com/p...
- Notched handles: https://www.basketmakerscatalog.com/p...
- Side notched handles: https://www.basketmakerscatalog.com/p...
- Williamsburg handles: https://basketweaving.com/shopsite_sc...
- Round hoops: https://www.basketmakerscatalog.com/p...
- Rims and hoops: https://www.basketmakerscatalog.com/p...
- Wire or metal handles: https://www.ncbasketworks.com/wire-wr...
- Basket feet: https://www.ncbasketworks.com/ball-ba...
- "U" handles: https://www.ncbasketworks.com/inverte...

Tools and materials:
- Stake weight (or hammer): https://www.basketmakerscatalog.com/p...
- Packer (or screwdriver)
- Reed cutters (or kitchen shears): https://www.basketmakerscatalog.com/p...
- Metal clamps (or binder clamps): https://amzn.to/34HE9Fw
- Plastic clamps: https://amzn.to/34KD2Ve
- Water tub: https://amzn.to/3ccOtJs

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Chapters:
00:00 Basket weaving handles
00:13 "D" handles
01:00 Sharp-top "D" handles
01:30 Swing "D" handles
1:40 Notched handles
02:40 Hoops for ribbed baskets
03:16 Wire metal handles
03:35 Self-reed handles
04:12 Basket feet
05:15 Williamsburg handles
05:24 "U" handles
05:30 Resources

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