Poplar Bark Weaving Techniques for Baskets

How to harvest poplar bark for hand woven baskets...

7/6/2014

Many people have asked me over the years how I harvest the inner bark of tulip poplar trees for my hand woven baskets. So, instead of writing an article, I thought I'd try a video. Let me know what you think!

4 Comments

Adelaide Doyle

7/6/2014 11:48:30 am

Hey, Matt. Good video; very interesting. :)

Dee Burr

7/7/2014 10:21:27 pm

Love this Matt... How about one on harvesting and splitting kudzu...

Lene Rasmussen link

7/9/2014 11:01:48 pm

Great informative video.

Lili Ouzts

8/6/2017 06:34:17 pm

Good video...How does sweet gum work? I have too many! Loved your workshop...Thanks...

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Matt Tommey is a leader in the contemporary basketry movement and has been a maker for over 20 years. The focus of his work centers around the use of southern invasive plant species in basketry. He currently serves on the board of directors for the National Basketry Organization and is a popular teacher and conference speaker.

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