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Willow Snake Basket 1

I've been attempting to learn this basket illusion thing. This is my 3rd piece that I've finished. Each one I learn a little more but still a long ways to go. I decided to try something a little different than the geometric patterned style that is common in Native American baskets. This is a rattlesnake pattern, my own version inspired from looking at several of these done by Kumeyaay basket makers of far southern California and Baja Mexico. 12.5", Willow, danish oil.
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Bill Boehme
Good work, Curtis. You're progressing rapidly. If I can offer a couple suggestions, I think that doing some shading and using a lighter touch on the herringbone patten would help give it a more realistic appearance. Also make the beading more closely spaced. For displaying my baskets, I like the acrylic post easels from Michael's a lot better than the wire plate holders.
 
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@Bill Boehme Thanks Bill. I was hoping you would chime in with some advice. That braided pattern around the rim is very difficult for me and is going to take some more practice. I'll make a wooden wall easel for this when I get a chance. I'm running out of shelf space. Thanks again.
 

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