PINE NEEDLE BASKETRY
For those of you frustrated by the necessity of purchasing needles in the poly pack at 3 for a dollar we have the old fashioned paper pack of 25 needles. These are ideal for raffia work. We sell the John James brand of needles from England.
No. 18 tapestry needles (blunt)25 / pack --------------------------------------$3.50
No. 18 chenille needles (sharp)25 / pack --------------------------------------$3.50
Available in a variety of sizes, these extruded metal rings with no splice or joint are nickel plated and ideal for starting your pine needle or other coiled basket projects.
All packages --------- wholesale $2.00 each----------- retail $3.50 each
For use at the center of pine needle baskets as described in Judy Mallow’s new book.
$1.00 each $10.00 / doz.
This cane woven in the hexagonal pattern is frequently used for the base of pine needle baskets. It can be easily cut to the desired shape. Comes in a convenient strip. 4 inches x 18 inches -( 1/2 inch mesh ) ---$3.50
Spider woman's dream catcher made with black artificial sinew.
NATURAL
This nylon and wax substitute weaves like the real thing. Excellent
for artifakes, dream catchers and wherever you wish that primordial
look. It is also popular in pine needle baskets
wholesale
retail
400 ft (135 yd's)----------------------------------------------------------------------$8.50
---------------$12.50
COLORS Now available in colors Black, White, Dark Brown, Light Brown , Blue, Turquoise,
Forest Green, Emerald Green, Orchid, Yellow, Orange and Red
wholesale
retail
400 ft (135 yd's)----------------------------------------------------------------------$8.50
---------------$12.50
This is the best there is. It is available in random hanks with weights from 2 - 4 Lb. each. It is excellent for pine needle baskets and other projects Hanks (2 - 4 Lb.)
Wholesale -- $7.75 Per Lb. Retail ----- $10.95 Per Lb.
4 ounce packages Wholesale ------------- $3.50 Retail ----- $5.00
WHOLESALE MINIMUM 1 HANK OR 6, 4 Oz. PACKAGES with a minimum $50.00 invoice Care should be taken if the material is to be used in costumes or their accessories as the raffia is not fireproofed.
DYED RAFFIA This is natural untreated raffia which has been dyed and neatly packaged. It is available in 21 colors:
8 ounce packages Wholesale ----------------- $10.00 Retail -------------- $15.00
1 Lb packages Wholesale --------------------- $18.00 Retail -------------- $26.00
WHOLESALE MINIMUM ON 2 once DYED RAFFIA IS 6 ASSORTED
WHOLESALE MINIMUM ON 8 once DYED RAFFIA IS 3 ASSORTED
WHOLESALE MINIMUM ON 1 Lb. DYED RAFFIA IS 1
with a minimum $50.00 invoice Care should be taken if the material is to be used in costumes or their accessories as the raffia is not fireproofed.
Raffia basket from the kit ,3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches.
By Jeannie McFarland
Jeannie McFarland’s books have long been the inspiration for the pine needle artists. They are the basic texts that have inspired most of the others. They are spiral bound and lay flat for easy use.
Pine Needle Raffia Basketry This is the basic book on pine needle basketry, excellent for the beginner---- $10.00
Advanced Pattern Book This is a continuation of the above with more patterns and advanced techniques.----------- $12.00
Pine Needle Basketry By Judy Mallow 112 pages hard cover This book provides a broad perspective on pine needle basketry. It discusses the craft and includes instruction in many techniques. There are photos of many baskets that are true art forms -------------$18.95
Pine Needle Basketry In Schools William C. Hammel A reprint of the US Government publication of 1917, combined with an interview with Mrs. M. J. McAfee from the Basket October 1904. Mrs. McAfee has been attributed with the origin of the pine needle basket, informative and with beginning instructions. ----------- $3.50
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