conducted a fun workshop the first evening of this years Weaving Odyssey hosted by the Central PA Basket Weavers Guild.
The cattail is woven over the handle of the common pumber's helper. After weaving about 10 to 12inches the woven tube is removed from the handle. The splints are woven to a tapered point. A pointed piece of round reed is inserted into the top of the weaving. The woven "cattail" is stained to a dark brown color.
To finish the cattail a 1/4 inch dowel is inserted into the tapered end of the weaving. Tapered wide reed for leaves and palm inflorescence are attached to the dowel using floral wire. Floral tape is wound around the dowel to the end.
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