8" x 12" Oblong Slotted Hardwood Base Waxed Linen 2-Ply and colors of splint vary

and colors of splint vary from light to a bit darker

I learned this technique from Lestel Childress who was a master white oak basket maker from the Mammoth Cave region of Kentucky

Create beautiful small baskets (3 inches and larger) with this premium brown ash material

the Carolina Snowflake is quick and easy-to-make

Smooth and flexible

8" x 12" Oblong Slotted Hardwood Base Waxed Linen 2-Ply and colors of splint varyBeautiful slotted Wooden Base These easy to use bases offer a strong, sturdy weighted bottom to your basket. Free Pattern using this base opens in new window Slideshow Making a basket with a Wooden Base opens in new window Using Slotted Wooden Bases opens in new window Slotted Wooden Bases from Basket Maker's Supply