Using responsibly harvested, hand-pounded black ash, you build a basket that is light, durable, and structurally stiff once dry. Black ash is valued for this work because its growth rings separate cleanly under impact, creating long, flexible splints that weave smoothly, tighten under tension, and hold their shape under load.Work with hand-pounded black ash splints and learn how the material is responsibly harvested and processed into consistent weaving stock.Practice sustained, deliberate tension to build structural integrity, consistent spacing, and clean vertical walls that hold under...
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