Archive for Downsizer For an ethical approach to consumption
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Tavascarow
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egg/fruit picking basket.This is the fourth frame (or rib) basket I've made.
Feeling confident that I will soon have them to a saleable standard if anyone's interested.
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joanne
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That's lovely Tav!
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Shan
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That is rather lovely. What are you thinking of selling them for?
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marigold
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Very nice indeed 
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NorthernMonkeyGirl
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Very nice work 
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Nicky cigreen
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nice - I like the handle
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Cathryn
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Great basket and I am pleased to see grubby eggs. I cannot keep my hens out of the nest box!
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Tavascarow
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nice - I like the handle |
The handle has been wrapped in skeined willow from a different variety of willow I grow (Bowles hybrid).
It grows to thick for weaving but skeined (split into three & the pith removed) makes a good wrap.
Good for sewing skeps together, which is what I'd skeined it for originally.
That is rather lovely. What are you thinking of selling them for? |
It took me about 3 to 4 hours to make so I was thinking about £20.00 plus postage.
This one was a gift for my daughter.
I have to make another for some good friends, then the next one (If I'm happy with it) will be for sale.
I will post photos when it's made.
Lorrainelovesplants
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I think that is lovely.
And I think £20 is a bit cheap. before you even take into account the time harvesting the willow, you are only charging about £5 per hour for your labour and nothing for your costs.
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Lorrainelovesplants
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Im shocked! SHOCKED!
Ive just checked them out on ebay and they are even cheaper. 
How can anyone make a realistic wage when prices are so cheap.
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Tavascarow
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If I can make one in three hours that's minimum wage, which I'm happy with.
Professional British basket makers are selling similar for £30 to £35.00.
I don't consider myself to that standard but hopefully the little inconsistencies in my work will add charm & uniqueness. 
As long as they are fit for purpose.
Material costs are minimal @ £3.00 per basket.
Yes there are many on flea-bay but many are cheaply made & wont last, & even those that will are obviously foreign imports where labour is cheap.
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