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Jimmie Dinkins explains the first steps in the process of making a kudzu basket.

A Natural State 7

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A Natural State
Episode 7
Jimmie Dinkins begins work on the side pieces. Wear sturdy work gloves when you are cleaning and flexing the branches. When using sharp tools such as pruning shears, exercise caution. Adult...
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A Natural State
Episode 8
f you don’t have access to an old picnic table like Jimmie is using in the video, make sure that you protect the surface of your work area with a large piece of scrap lumber or an old cutting board...
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Coiled Kudzu Basket
Episode 2
Nancy begins a coiled basket with a handful of kudzu shreds, (see Kudzu, Video 5). Raffia, a fibrous thread like material, is wrapped around the kudzu shreds, starting the coil. The base of the basket...
A Natural State - Create a Bentwood Trellis - Episode 9 A Natural State 12

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Episode 12
Remember to wear your work gloves when cleaning up the branches and vines. You can actually use willow for the spokes of your basket, and follow up with another type of vine, such as Virginia Creeper...
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Coiled Kudzu Basket
Episode 4
The coiled basket takes shape as Nancy builds up its sides. In this video, Nancy shows how one controls the overall shape and size of the basket as successive rows of the coil are built up.
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Pulp Paper Process
Episode 10
Nancy Basket processes Kudzu fibers to make pulp paper for her distinctive art. Please note that Nancy is a trained professional, who uses equipment or procedures that would not be considered safe...
A Natural State - Create a Bentwood Trellis - Episode 9 A Natural State 5

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A Natural State
Episode 5
Jimmie’s life is abundant with memories. Weaving the past into the present is a way of solidifying and unifying both. While he is an untrained artist, Jimmie understands and appreciates the very...
A Natural State - Create a Bentwood Trellis - Episode 9 A Natural State 1

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A Natural State
Episode 1
Jimmie is a self-taught craftsman, who initially picked up the art of fashioning vines and branches into wreaths and baskets while caring for an ailing parent. He honed his art and moved into the...
A Natural State - Create a Bentwood Trellis - Episode 9 A Natural State 3

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A Natural State
Episode 3
Jimmie’s upbringing fostered creativity and resourcefulness. His joy in his family history is palpable. In his world, nothing is wasted. Every simple thing is treasured for the value of its inherent...
A Natural State - Create a Bentwood Trellis - Episode 9 A Natural State 10

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Episode 10
Your wood trellis will last a long time in the garden, but you can expect that it will weather a bit. You may have to add additional nails over time to further strengthen the structure of the trellis...