Baskets of Vine
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It should be noted that muscadine ( Vitisrotundifolia), which grows in warm climates only,
is usable in wickerwork, where there are no sharp bends.
Its aerial roots are small (,although quite decorative) and
beginners often find the tendrils frustrating to work with
because they catch on everything.
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Virginia creeper. This
vine is common throughout much of the United States but is
not very strong. It appears to weave best when it's fairly
fresh because, once dry, it can never regain its full
flexibility. As with kudzu, the long ground runners are the
preferred weaves; the tiny tendrils add a lot.
Akebia. A Japanese import, akebia can be
used as harvested or with the bark stripped. Boiled,
stripped akebia can be dyed, but I prefer to use it
natural. A skinny version of kudzu, this vine is excellent
for weaving miniature baskets or for starting larger
baskets where small weavers work best.
Editor's Note: Doric Messick is a frequent workshop
leader at both national and regional basketry conventions.
This passage is adapted from Natural Basketry,
edited by Maryanne Gillooly, and is available postpaid
for $18.90 (published by Storey Communications Inc.,
Schoolhouse Rd., Pownal, VT 05261).
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