This was my desk, late last night, working away on the paper basket kits. After many pattern iterations, file conversion aberrations and test cuts, I had the basket itself fairly well worked out. I was thinking about basket lids — if, how and why — when I had an idea. I was too tired to implement it, but scrawled some notes.
This morning I drew the pattern and did a test cut.
And yay! It works swell! (Also, chilly in the studio this morning! My poor fingers.)
It’s a simple construction, very open to customization.
I’m thinking about handles now. But enough! I want to get these kits out.
For those who saw the item in the January newsletter referencing my delight with the typeface Bobo — designed by Jean-Baptiste Morizot in 2016 and published by Indian Type Foundry — I put together this logo. Each character in the all-caps font has at least three variations. So fun, even as an example of expanding your notions of what makes a thing a thing. (And it’s available from Fontshop right now for half price.) Check it out!
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Truly your baskets are going to be some of the sweetest kits and your painted prototype looks Adorable with your succulents installed- like soup and sandwich they are made for each other!
Thanks, Elizabeth! I think they’ll be versatile, and truly, the machine cutting takes the tedium out of making one — or several!
Adorable, you did a great job designing it.
Oh, Bennie. Who cannot smile when something is described as adorable? And thanks for your recognition! It means a lot to me.
Oh my gosh. You are such an inspiration!
Hey Blake! The feeling is mutual!
Another great idea! I LOVE the yellow basket – to borrow from the lyrics of 10cc’s “Dreadlock Holiday”: I like it. I want it. I’ll take it off your hands. (Sure hope kits are in the works..)
Huh. All I can think of 10cc is “I’m Not in Love”. I’ll have to check it out. The lovely yellow is stock from Paper Source, which turns out to be a heavier weight than average cardstock (don’t even get me started about weight and basis). And, as it turns out, it’s slightly more difficult to weave, and I actually prefer the *average* weight for this project. That said, I will make it available for the dedicated weaver/colorist. Or you could just get the standard white, and marker or stain it your own glorious yellow. KITS ARE NIGH.
The lids work perfectly, I love the design. And the yelllow is such a pretty colour too. Lady, you are on a roll! :0)
Thanks, Pepper. I’ve spent the majority of this weekend weaving and iterating (between power outs — we’re having a series of fierce wet-and-windys) and listening to science TED talks :)
Awesome basket!!! :D
Hey, Brae, I’m so glad you like them! I compared these machine-cut baskets to several I made before, all carefully cut by hand, and these are much finer, keeping to a consistent 1/16-inch. This is what machines are made for!
The baskets are perfect! I love the working lids.
Thanks, Cyd! The lids are pretty fun to flip up and down. They make a tiny click sound :)