Basketry - Using Wild Clematis

January 6th, 2009
  • Please help me find out how to process wild clematis vines for use in basketry.


  • Hi timespacette, The only reference I found to processing wild clematis vines was found at following site: Weavers Words - Subject: Processing Clematis http://www.angelfire.com/art/weaverswords/WeaversWordsV2I18.txt "With most vines and creepers, you can collect fresh, green runners, soak them, and use them immediately. In collecting and processing tough vines like clematis, honeysuckle, and wysteria, I find that the following procedure works well: 1. Gather the vines in the fall or winter. 2. With the leaves on, place the vines in a large pot, cover with water and boil for several hours. 3. Turn off the heat and let the vines soak overnight. 4. After soaking, dry the vines slightly; then, put on a pair of cloth gardening gloves and remove the leaves by grasping the vine and running your hand from tip to base. I learned a lot about collecting and processing natural materials from "Basic Baskets" by Mara Cary and very often refer to my "Natural Materials for Basketry" chart which was excerpted from Shereen LaPlantz' book "Plaited Basketry: The Woven Form." Selected Pages from: "Plaited Basketry - The Woven Form" By Shereen LaPlantz http://www.caning.com/tourpages/tour_9.html "Plaited Basketry: The Woven Form" 9th on the list sells for $34.95 http://www.caning.com/quickform.html You can also print this form and mail or fax to: The Caning Shop 926 Gilman Street Berkeley, CA 94710 Fax: 1-510-527-7718 If you'd like to call in your order Toll Free : 1-800-544-3373 Phone: 510-527-5010 Fax: 510-527-7718 Tue-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-2pm (PST) Send comments and questions to: jwidess@caning.com ================================================= This also might be of interest to you: How to Dye with Clematis Natural Dyes http://www.allfiberarts.com/library/howto/ht01/how_dye_clematis.htm A recipe for making a natural dye with Clematis leaves The leaves of the Clematis make a very nice yellow dye. 1. Cut Clematis leaves into small pieces and soak in water overnight. 2. The next day add the Clematis mixture into a large dyepot filled with hot water. 3. Simmer the mixture on low heat for 2-3 hours. 4. Add clean pre-mordanted wool fleece or yarn into the dyebath. 5. Simmer on low heat for 2 -3 hours. 6. Remove the dyepot from the heat and leave the wool in overnight. It will continue to absorb more colour. 7. Remove the wool from the dyepot and rinse in cool water. Let dry. Tips: Using more leaves and leaving the wool in longer will produce darker colours. Try different mordants for various shades of yellow and green colours. (e.g. Alum, Tin, Iron ================================================= Best regards, tlspiegel







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