Basketry
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| Basketry merit badge | ||
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| Status: | Elective | |
| Created: | 1927 | |
| Discontinued: | no | |
| BSA Advancement ID: | 027 | |
| Requirements revision: | 2004 | |
| Latest pamphlet revision: | 2008 | |
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Basketry requirements | 
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- Per the BSA: "You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject." Pamphlets (books) are at local Scout Shops and online at ScoutStuff.org.
- "Get a signed Merit Badge application from your Scoutmaster." An online, printable Word doc file version is available.
- While Basketry is fun, it also teaches patience and the importance of reading the directions before you start.
- Note that in 2004, a third basket was added to the requirements. Allow 10-20 hours to complete the three baskets.
- Basketry may now be difficult to complete during summer camp. Consider starting the baskets ahead of time.
- 3a. Save the more difficult square basket for last. Buy a larger kit like the BSA Square Basket so you have more room to work.
- 3b. The Round basket is easier for many than the square basket. Still consider the larger BSA Round Basket kit.
- 3c. Camp Stool: Leave a gap between the reeds the thickness of two reeds so that you will have room for the cross-pieces.
- Consider the BSA Campstool Seat kit.
Requirement resources
- Basketry Worksheet → Other Merit Badge Worksheets
- Basketry kits for each project are available at your local Scout Shop or online at ScoutStuff.org and other sites.
- 3a: Square Basket
- 3b: Round Basket
- 3c: Campstool Seat
- Free patterns are at: http://www.countryseat.com.
- The 301 Rush kit can be used for the campstool requirement but costs about twice as much as the BSA Campstool Seat.
Related awards
See also
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