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far enough to hold firinly. We are now ready for the border. 
Measure spokes from center and adjust them by ptdhng 
from all sides irntil they are of the same length. Put the work 
in water for a few moments to make the spokes pliable as they 
are apt to crack if not kept thoroughly moist. 
Start with spoke e, Fig. 11, place over it /, under 
g and after cutting end slanting insert between weaves, 
along side of spoke g far enough to hold firmly. With spoke 
/ do as before, over g, under h and insert end next to h. 
Continue in this waj- taking each spoke in turn and plac- 
ing it over the one next on the left and under the following 
one and inserting to fasten. We finish border within. Place 
it over e (although e is curved), and under /, and insert, as in 
the other cases at the side of /. 
The mat will be complete by adjusting the scallops 
formed by the spokes. Variations may be made in border by 
placing one spoke over the following spoke and down between 
weavers, or each spoke over two spokes and down. This is 
also foundation for simple small baskets. 
Basket 9 spoke: — ^After weaving center of the mat which 
will correspond to the bottom af the basket, turn the spokes 
up away from worker, as work proceeds from outside of 
baskets, by pressing firmly with fingers when spokes are (|uite 
pHable. Continue weaving same as before for mat, tliis forms 
side of basket, following some good and simple example form 
of outline. Try not to allow spokes to go in at the top, a 
tendency they have with beginners. 
These first baskets, although encouraging in a constructive 
way, are seldom beautiful and it is urged that the worker follow 
good examples and lay great stress on the art side. 
See that the border is not too large for the basket and 
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Iceep a simple outline. Too many curves detract from beauty. 
A little experience will soon develop the power to express fine 
basket forms even with such limited means as that of nine 
sjiiokes. 
The border may be finished the same as the mat, by placing 
one spoke over the next, under the following, and inserting it 
at the side of spoke second from first. Large baskets are made 
in this simple weave by iising twice as many spokes. Take 9 
spokes 24 inches long, place at centers five vertical and four 
horizontal; proceed as before, binding center by bringing 
weaver twice ai-ound, cutting oft' middle one, then separating 
spolves and proceed as in the mat. 
Border to this basket is a little more complicated. Leave 
five inches of spoke at least for border after weaving is finished. 
Place the spoke I, Fig. IV, behind 2 and out in front 
between 2 and 3. Place 2 behind 3 out in front be- 
tween 3 and 4. Continue in the same way with all the 
spokes until we reach the last spoke w. This last spoke will 
coil behind I and out in front at right side of I. Finish 
by putting ends up between the next two, viz: — i a under 
2 h and through to inside of basket at left of 4 ; h 
under c and through to inside at left of 5 and on until 
we reach the next to the last spoke, left of spoke i ; this is 
looped under m and inside basket at left of 2. The last 
one will be looped under a and pushed inside basket left of 3 
Cut off all ends inside of basket with sharp shears and call the 
basket finished with only a righting up here and there and a 
final pat of approval. 
ANSWERS TO INQUIRIES 
H. C. — What is the best way to finish a stand of hammered iron? A ver^y 
good finish for haznmered iron is produced by rubbing the metal with medium 
sized emery cloth, do not rub every part, leave some parts darker, then rub 
with beeswax put in a cloth, and afterwards go over the entire surface with a 
clean soft cloth. 
K. S. — How can I color copper? The copper tray can be colored by 
applying heat slowly until you get the desired eftect. The tray must be per- 
fectly clean and polished to get good results. To give a duU antique finish, 
treat well in the flame, and while tlie metal is hot rub it with a cloth that has 
been dipped in machine oil. 
R. I. — We expect to have lessons in metal work eontniually in Keramtc 
Studio, and later will take up enameling. 
L. U. C. — The leather sent is not very strong but could be used o\'er 
velour or heavy silk of contrasting color.or the silk can be colored. If for a 
belt, cut out a simple design in the leather, tool some lines round the design, 
and fasten on the silk with Sphinx paste. 
