How to Weave a Basket
Cut colored paper into eight 14 by 1 in (35.6 by 2.5 cm) strips.. Arrange 4 strips side-by-side vertically.. Weave a fifth strip horizontally across the 4 vertical strips.
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Cut colored paper into eight 14 by 1 in (35.6 by 2.5 cm) strips.
Cut colored paper into eight 14 by 1 in (35.6 by 2.5 cm) strips.
Arrange 4 strips side-by-side vertically.
Arrange 4 strips side-by-side vertically.
Weave a fifth strip horizontally across the 4 vertical strips.
Weave a fifth strip horizontally across the 4 vertical strips.
Repeat the process with the remaining 3 strips.
Repeat the process with the remaining 3 strips.
Adjust the strips so that everything is centered and even.
Adjust the strips so that everything is centered and even.
Glue down the corners on the grid.
Glue down the corners on the grid.
Fold the strips towards the center to create a box shape.
Fold the strips towards the center to create a box shape.
Cut four 18 by 1 in (45.7 by 2.5 cm) strips of paper.
Cut four 18 by 1 in (45.7 by 2.5 cm) strips of paper.
Mark and fold your first strip every 4 inches (10 cm).
Mark and fold your first strip every 4 inches (10 cm).
Overlap and glue the ends together to form a square.
Overlap and glue the ends together to form a square.
Repeat the process for the remaining 3 pieces.
Repeat the process for the remaining 3 pieces.
Weave the basket's strips through the first square.
Weave the basket's strips through the first square.
Repeat the process, reversing which strips go on the outside.
Repeat the process, reversing which strips go on the outside.
Glue the top edges of the vertical strips down to the last square.
Glue the top edges of the vertical strips down to the last square.
Trim the vertical strips that are sticking out over the top of the basket.
Trim the vertical strips that are sticking out over the top of the basket.
Cut one 18 by 1 in (45.7 by 2.5 cm) strip of paper for the handle.
Cut one 18 by 1 in (45.7 by 2.5 cm) strip of paper for the handle.
Tuck the handle into the basket so that the ends touch the base.
Tuck the handle into the basket so that the ends touch the base.
Secure the handle with glue.
Secure the handle with glue.
Use the basket with care.
Use the basket with care.
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