Basketry

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Basketry Merit Badge

	Field of study:	Arts and Crafts
	Status:	Elective	BSA Advancement ID:	027
	Created:	1927	Requirements Revision:	2004
	Discontinued:	N/A	Pamphlet Revision:	2008

1 Basketry Requirements
2 Notes
3 Requirement resources
4 Related awards
5 See also
6 External links

Basketry Requirements

Describe precautions you should take to safely use basketry tools and materials.
Do the following:
a. Show your counselor that you are able to identify each of the following types of baskets: plaited, coiled, ribbed, and wicker.
b. Describe three different types of weaves to your counselor.
Plan and weave each of the following projects:
a. a square basket;
b. a round basket; and
c. a campstool seat.

The official source for the information shown in this article or section is:
Boy Scout Requirements, 2009 Edition (BSA Supply No. 33216)

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Notes

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Merit Badge & Rank Workbooks
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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

2. Baskets - Types of Baskets with photos - Basket Weaving FAQ
3. Basket Weaving 101 shows color phots of each step of weaving a basket.

Do It Yourself Bastetry Topics - Basket Weaving - Weaving Tips - Basketry

Basketry kits for each project are available at your local Scout Shop or online at ScoutStuff.org and other sites such as County Seat.

3a. Save the more difficult square basket for last. The Larger BSA Square Basket Kit is easier than the small one.
3b. The Round basket is easier for many than the square basket. Still consider theBSA Large Round Basket Kit
3c. BSA Campstool Seat Kit

Note: Leave a gap between the campstool reeds the thickness of three reeds so that you will have room for the cross-pieces.

The 301 Rush kit can be used for the campstool requirement but costs about twice as much as the BSA Campstool Seat.