Woven wire basket

On the origins of Ruth Asawa’s method for creating her suspended wire sculptures. The Myth There is a myth about Ruth Asawa, the Japanese-American sculptor known for her suspended wire forms. The myth says that she went to Mexico in 1947 (or ‘48) and “a local craftsman taught her to weave baskets out of metal

Live eels were sometimes caught and kept in an eel cage. They were stored in running water and fed with potatoes and other food until needed.

Have you heard about our new Dollar Tree challenge? This month’s theme is Spring Cleaning, something my house could desperately use! To get you in the mood for the challenge, whether your project involves a little tidying up or a complete overhaul, we’ve surfed around DollarTree.com and rounded up a few things to inspire you. […]

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With pine needles found in the forest, some thick waxed thread, needles, pliers, a paper straw, and lots of patience and practice, Marina Piro from the

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I have a thing for baskets - can't get enough!! If you've ever wanted to add a crafty touch to a wire basket, I have a fun project idea for you today. I'm going to