straws
wheat weaving & straw art tips tools and techniques for learning the craft
wheat weaving is an ancient folk art made to celebrate a successful harvest . today straw designs are admired for their beauty and intricacy . in this volume professional straw artist linda d. beiler provides expert advice on the tools and materials needed to get started tips on preparing the straw and 22 step by step projects for mastering the techniques of plaiting folding and spiraling and for combining techniques and adding decorative touches . helpful series photographs demonstrate the process for creating hearts bows arabic cages welsh fans and a variety of abstract pieces .