How to make a basket: EP01 Splitting Bramble

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  • In this episode of 'How to make a basket', we'll start with preparing some traditional basket-making materials. We'll go through the process of splitting bramble (blackberry) cane, one of the most versatile and easily sourced basket making materials available.
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    ‘How to make a basket’ is a chance to connect with the world of traditional and heritage crafts but also to see the kinds of things that you can do in your own back shed. The natural world provides a vast range of natural materials that, since primitive times, have been used to make many of the day-to-day objects that we surrounded ourselves with. Many people the world over still use natural materials and craft skills to make stuff and in Britain, up until the early twentieth century, many of these skills still resided amongst the rural community.
    If you’ve enjoyed the BBC’s Victorian Farm, Edwardian Farm and Wartime Farm, then hopefully you will enjoy my lockdown project: 'How to make a basket'. I am spending so much time in my shed at present, that I thought I might as well film it. So, follow me in this series as I go about showing you how to craft a traditional coil basket. On the way, we’ll look at the different kind of plants that you can use, the skills and techniques, the key tools, and I’ll throw in a few juicy historical facts.
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  • @vixiera
    @vixiera หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Amazing, I found this video just after I'd checked out an audiobook from the library about traditional crafts (Cræft). Written by..... Alexander Langlands! The writing in the book reminded enough of the narration in this video that I googled the author and it led me right back to this video 😊 great work both on screen and in your books. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us Mr. Langlands!

  • @aurysage3043
    @aurysage3043 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice. Very educational and well produced. Thanks.

  • @alex9190
    @alex9190 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i knew that voice sounded familiar!!!! loved you on the historical farm series!!

  • @prairieprepper
    @prairieprepper ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I heard about this project during your interview on The Poor Prole's Almanac. What a pleasure to see you still enjoying these kinds of projects and sharing your knowledge! I'd love to see more of this kind of thing if you ever have the time.
    I was so pleased to hear your dressing up in costume and experiencing history in real life are not done forever, either! Enjoy the delights and trials of having a young family (I know it's a busy time!) and I think all us Wartime Farm fans will look forward to seeing you on a new project someday. 🙂

  • @marcwilson1052
    @marcwilson1052 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am delighted to have found this channel. I frequently watch the farm series' and hoped for new content. And here you are. Looking forward to your future endeavors. Thank you.

  • @christiyorkartist
    @christiyorkartist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    People will probably be surprised how much of (some) basketmaking uses your whole body. Thanks for posting this series on-line! (LOVE your book)

  • @niamha301
    @niamha301 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this, I love history and all the old fashioned crafts. Now I can try my hand at a new craft😄

  • @benwilson1979
    @benwilson1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So pumped for this series! Got hooked on ya in Victorian farm, and am thrilled to find your new work!

  • @ArcherOO78
    @ArcherOO78 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these old world Crafts. I have a feeling they will be useful again in future times. Thank you Alex

  • @kelraven
    @kelraven 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love these how to's! I've tried a few things from the different shows. Sometimes a bit hard matching the natural resources used with what I have here. lol It's fun experimenting though!

  • @waltergigandet6715
    @waltergigandet6715 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good teachings, but modern man will
    Just watch it!
    It’s too much time dedicated to sling the splints❤
    You’re the best!

  • @mikkipatterson7189
    @mikkipatterson7189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I hope this channel is successful for you. My wife and I love your work on the Historic Farm series. Your so talented and knowledgeable. A joy to watch!

  • @88Billa
    @88Billa 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love and truly understand your motivation to work with this resistant and strong material!

  • @hlegler
    @hlegler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just discovered this channel and subscribed!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @MelissaElsworth
    @MelissaElsworth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m looking forward to learning this so I can make some baskets for gardening and maybe my spinning stuff. I’m also pondering if the brambles could be retted and treated like flax for spinning.

  • @DanDan100ism
    @DanDan100ism ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this kind of work.Thankyou.

  • @peacefulscrimp5183
    @peacefulscrimp5183 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video 👍

  • @isabellarosacash
    @isabellarosacash ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid, very professional

  • @geraldc5165
    @geraldc5165 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just found your channel. Love it.

  • @xhanurax
    @xhanurax ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your work, it fills me with passion and hope !

  • @cm4099
    @cm4099 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful video! I can't believe it took me this long to look for you here. LOL Looking forward to many more.

  • @OliverWallaceStories
    @OliverWallaceStories 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is such a good video - thank you - I wondered what kind of tool is that you are using to split the cane?

  • @sutozola
    @sutozola 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fantastic!im a true fan of your work!

  • @DanielsLions13
    @DanielsLions13 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. Please, who provided the beautiful music?

  • @OriSnori
    @OriSnori 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this content!!!

  • @wingtipzzz
    @wingtipzzz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. This is beautiful

  • @myworld8266
    @myworld8266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Found a little gem here, loved it Alex, and have already started sharing with friends and family who all love these types of crafts.

  • @shannonwittgen8502
    @shannonwittgen8502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m in grasslands here in the USA. Not much “bramble” hereabouts unless you count tumbleweed. Still loving this tutorial!

    • @stentorcoeruleus4835
      @stentorcoeruleus4835 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can also use grown raspberry plants too

    • @ragnkja
      @ragnkja 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stentorcoeruleus4835
      Raspberry plants aren’t woody.

  • @tyenguyen
    @tyenguyen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such professional videos, nice to see you again and wartime farm cup is a nice touch

  • @drmiriammaisel273
    @drmiriammaisel273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you split canes of rambling rose in this way? I have an overgrown area with many canes 3 meters in length!

    • @ragnkja
      @ragnkja 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Worth trying. If they’re woody, they’ll probably work.

  • @samantatamang595
    @samantatamang595 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    At what time of the year shall I harvest bramble for basket making?

  • @timothymitchell8310
    @timothymitchell8310 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank for sharing all your skep know how and techniques. Can bamboo strips be used in the place of this Bramble or Willow cane?

  • @panoreapan470
    @panoreapan470 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    for how long do the canes store before using them for basket weaving ?

  • @borninthewrongera6888
    @borninthewrongera6888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is grouse ... thankyou

  • @GoodWoodWorks-le4cd
    @GoodWoodWorks-le4cd 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please post your Book. 🙋‍♀️

  • @johnfree2833
    @johnfree2833 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bongloads of info here,couldn't I split w razor blade secured to table?

  • @bjhenkes9218
    @bjhenkes9218 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There is a youtube telling about beehive making with split brambles. They use a splitter made out of a pice of wood splits is 4 at once

    • @johnstockburn6396
      @johnstockburn6396 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The splitter is three nosed, at least the ones we use are and there is an easy way of clearing the thorns ,still it setts the scene for some people .

  • @michaelbriggs8940
    @michaelbriggs8940 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What music is this??

  • @buidseach
    @buidseach ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you call that type of curved knife ?

  • @theemma1801
    @theemma1801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the knife called you use to spilt the brambles

    • @vickyv6944
      @vickyv6944 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was wondering that too

    • @clarabrown9743
      @clarabrown9743 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's a pruning knife. His is an Opinel- it's called a billhook knife on their website.

  • @Bs13574
    @Bs13574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just finished watching Victorian farm on amazon 🥺 didn’t want it to end.

    • @tameradunn
      @tameradunn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      RIP to Lord Acton. He passed in June 2020.

  • @alexandermacdonald6412
    @alexandermacdonald6412 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is brambles scientific name?

  • @samditto
    @samditto 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I already have have a hoarding problem-- i shouldnt be hoarding bramble too

  • @johnstockburn6396
    @johnstockburn6396 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He is making hard work of a simple split ,keep trying