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Idea 4
Basket woven from cardboard strips
Weaving rigid strips is the same logic as traditional basketry, made by peoples all over the world with local fibers. Spiral-wound cardboard works well here because the spiral layers of the tube give the strip strength, and the alternating crossing (over, under) distributes tension and keeps the shape firm.
What you need
- Several cardboard tubes (about 5 to 8, depending on the basket size)
- Scissors or craft knife
- Hot glue or white glue
- A cup or container as a mold to shape it
- Tape or binder clips to hold while weaving
How to make it
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Cut the tubes lengthwise and then into strips of about 2 centimeters, always taking advantage of the edge spiral so the strip is stronger.
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Build the base by crossing 4 strips in a star shape, gluing the center to secure it — this star is the bottom of the basket.
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Fold the points of the star upward and start weaving a horizontal strip passing over and under each arm, rotating as you go.
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Use the cup as a mold inside the weave so the basket keeps its straight-wall shape as you build up the rows.
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When you run out of a strip, join the next one by gluing the ends behind, always hiding the joint between crossings.
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At the desired height, fold the ends of the arms inward and glue them to the last row to close the edge with a clean finish.
Finishing touches
Paint with acrylic paint or line the inside with a piece of fabric glued in place to store small items. A larger basket with handles on the edge becomes a desk organizer or bathroom caddy.
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