Pokračování textu ze strany 150
… the edges of the leather. Allow to dry. Then paste the first sheet and the two short stubs together. Close the cover, and press until dry.
The decorations can then be made with stain, hot tools, or paint.
| ⁎ | ⁎ | ⁎ |
For leather back, mark a line where wanted, 1½ or more inches from the back edge, and cut the leather correspondingly, measuring from line to line around the back and ⅝ inch longer than the sheets, top and bottom. Pare and put on the same way as above. When dry, cover the sides with cloth or paper, covering the edge of the leather. (Colored linings can be pasted in if desired.)
Cloth, buckram or canvas may be used, and does not require paring.
Materials for Basket Making
I have found much help for this chapter in a part of George Wharton James’ book “How to Make Indian and Other Baskets,” to which book I refer the student for further information and inspiration.
The common bur of the burdock is found in most parts of the country; and is perhaps the easiest medium for the small child to work in, since no stitching is required. The burs can be made into pleasing shapes by merely pushing them together.
Raffia is a very easily manipulated weaving material. It is soft and flexible, yet tough and durable. It comes in lengths of 18 to 24 inches, so requires less threading of needles than do the shorter Indian materials.
Rattan is a popular medium, being long, light, tough, flexible and fissile. It may be bought in the market, numbered from 1 to 15. No. 1, the finest, is the most expensive. Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 are the usual sizes used for basketry, at least two sizes being usually combined in the pattern.
Bamboo is another weaving material, both the leaves and stems being used, but is not so common in America as the Rattan.
The Palm family affords much material for basketry. One ..text pokračuje
