Making a Basket from PINE NEEDLES | Start to Finish Project
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Published 2020-07-16
I regret not mentioning about the history and origins of pine needle weaving in this video. This video was mostly intended to show how to make a pine needle basket is made but it should have nevertheless gave credit to where it was due. Pine needle basket weaving is an incredibly old tradition linked mainly to native American tribes, although pine needle baskets have also been known to be made in places such as Central American, India and some African areas.
Those resources are incredibly useful for those who are interested in knowing more about the history and origins of pine needle weaving:
-www.native-languages.org/baskets.htm (LOTS of incredible pictures here)
-www.nativetech.org/basketry/index.html
www.koasatiheritage.org/blog/2013/jun/19/baskets/
MATERIALS:
PINE NEEDLES: If you can't find long pine needles where you live, lots of ETSY sellers sell them: etsy.me/308Xmx2 or etsy.me/3fyAzRP for example.
they are also available here: primpines.com/supplies.html
For this basket I used 100g of dried pine needles.
THREAD:
- Macrame Waxed Thread:
-US: etsy.me/2DvAbFj
-EU: etsy.me/30lM1ev
- Polyester Thread and Artificial Sinew: primpines.com/supplies.html
- Raffia Thread: www.basketmakerscatalog.com/ps/94-raffia
GAUGE: I used a small piece of paper straw (about 3cm). You can also use a piece of tubing like they do here: primpines.com/supplies.html
NEEDLES: any wide eyed strong needle will do (look for tapestry/embroidery needles).
PLIERS: any kind of round or flat nose pliers.
TO LEARN MORE:
PINE NEEDLE BASKETRY BOOK: bit.ly/31aHoD5 (lots of more cool books here)
HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU?
For this basket it took me about 6h to make it. It might take longer if this is your first basket.
USEFUL INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS:
-Great series of videos on making and history by Tyrese Gould Jacinto (Nanticoke Lenno Lenape Tribe) youtube.com/user/tygould63
- Carol Busto / @bustoc (glycerin treatment video can be found there)
- Debra Carmona: bit.ly/32ojoie
- Initial wrap and coil: • Pine Needle Basket Coiling: Initial w...
MUSIC USED:
- Young Wolves by Racoon Racoon: artlist.io/song/10522/young-wolves
- Little Sparrow by Racoon Racoon:artlist.io/song/7894/little-sparrow---instrumental…
- Walls by Racoon Racoon: artlist.io/song/7898/walls---instrumental-version
- Seaside Psalter by Dylan Drake: artlist.io/song/6564/seaside-psalter
- Tied by Chris Aumen: artlist.io/song/2248/tied---instrumental-version
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All Comments (21)
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If you have any questions on making pine needle baskets (how long does it take? Which pine needles can I use? etc) check out this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p8JklGhK0I&feature=youtu.be where I answer the most commonly asked questions! Happy weaving, Marina
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If someone gave me a basket like that for a gift, that they made with their own hands and time, I would cherish it my entire life, and I would never forget that person. What a gift!
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Thank you so much for sharing this! I am 65 years old and when I was a little girl my great grandma showed me how to do this. I was too young to appreciate it at the time but later on in life I wanted to share this with my own children but had forgotten how. I only remembered to use long pine needles and some how use a straw to bundle them together. Thanks to you, I can teach my grandchildren what my great grandma taught me long ago. I looked for such a long time without success and today checked out Pinterest and there you were!
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I just finished making my basket using pine needles that I foraged from my backyard. I am over the moon with how it came out! Your tutorial is a gift and I am so grateful for you sharing your knowledge.
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Who knew those pesky pine needles that clog my gutters, clutter my flowerbeds, cover my trampoline, etc. could actually become something beautiful??? I’m going to have to try this! Very well done!
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My son made me a small basket 44 years ago when he was around eight. He and his friend worked on one each for their moms. I still have it. I love it so much.
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Beautiful!! I am 71, and taught this decades ago. I also made Cherokee double wall pine needle baskets. So glad to see this continuing.
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I think: That's exactly how tutorials should be like: concisely explained, very likeable "delivered across", with recognizable inner sympathy, therefore with contagious enthusiasm, just great & with great results, too: Chapeau!
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I’m Afro American from Florida. We use to make and sell pine baskets in the community all the the way up to til the late 90’s. A beautiful practice that I miss seeing around. The cultural exchange and conversations that would take place as the ppl effortlessly created huge baskets , plates, fans, and so many other items from pine straws.
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I am Indigenous, Okanagan native territory. We have been taught to make pine needle baskets as kids, our ancestors did this to store dried berries and tools. Loved watching to see how you made yours ❤️ the natural way
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I really enjoyed seeing this process- my aunt has started making pine needle basket plates and I had NO IDEA how she was doing it! Thank you for sharing this!
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This has been recommended to me for months, I ignored it until today...was spellbound the whole time! Can't wait to go out and collect some pine needles.
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....you don't need to regret not giving credit for passing on ancient skills. That is how their young learned as well, sharing. Great video, thanks for making it!
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Oh reading everyone’s fond memories that this video has brought up for them has been so sweet. The video alone is lovely but seeing how it’s reminded so many people of deep and unique memories is really beautiful to me. 🥺
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"I'm still just a beginner" Girl no way, these are phenomenal and so beautiful.
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Damnit. I didn't need another craft obsession. But I'm not mad about, only inspired. Thanks, algorithm.
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Had a really bad day today and I can't express how much this video warmed my heart. I'm far from my home in North Carolina and pine needles always make me feel so nostalgic. The music, the scenery, your instruction and craftsmanship made me smile for the first time in hours <3 Just subbed. Thank you so much -- can't wait to make my own soon <3
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As a small child. The man that lived next door made baskets with pine needles. I loved watching him. He and his Wife were such nice people. I lived in Florida and they only came down from the North for a few months each year. Thank you for this Video. Reminds me of him with fond memories.
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As of 20 minutes ago I had never thought of making a pine needle basket. Now I'm about to get in my car and take a road trip to the top of Mt. Lemmon (Tucson, AZ) to gather pine needles and spend the rest of my day off making a basket. Thank you for sharing. Excellent video.
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Your video piqued my curiosity as an artist searching for a new medium. Thanks to you, I have almost finished my first small pine needle basket and am so excited about all the future weaving possibilities! ❤
