Weaving a fan basket

To create a strong fan shape cut a circle out of cardboard. Fold in three to create a flat base. I made the front slightly lower than the back. The bottom is lined with Styrofoam because I will pierce the test tubes securely into the design (see last picture). Glue with wood glue and clamp to dry.

Create a decorative edge for the insides by weaving more strips. Secure the strips with wood glue. See how the fan shape shows even though the strips cover it?

Place the lilies into water filled tubes. I used tubes with a sharp end which I pierced into the Styrofoam to secure each flower neatly in place.

Kyogi paper was historically used in Japan to wrap food – all natural, keeps the food from drying out, adds a subtle flavour and it can be composted to return to the crop-soil-cycle! It is pine (or cedar) wood that is shaved so thin it’s almost transparent. It can be wrapped, rolled, cut, stained, torn and easily glued.