1 1 870 D41 W3 mVing with ■ y.f f rus \ /I XsT* Tubliihed hi/ PRICE 10^ (IJorncU Mniuecaita 2jibrary iltljara, NfUJ fork ^nxwoA.ywj Cornell University Library TT870.D41 W3 Weaving with paper rope olin 3 1924 030 716 926 Instruction Books of '®.c4m4^on Craft' ■vOc^ 'I'ou wilt be just as much plrased unth (he otlwr Denni^on Crafl Booklets as you are irilti this one. The series inelmtes: Ho'lv to rjhtakc "T'dpc/- Costiaiies Delightful costumes for children itrid grown-ups, for pageants, plays, costume parlies and fancy dances. The illustrations and instructions ar(^ so easy to follow and the cost of materials so trilling that you will have as much fun making a costume as you will wearing it. How to ^y^ake Qrpe l^aper Floweis Flowers of many varieties are described step by slep. book includes patterns for each llower in actual size. Th( JFi eavifig wi ■th T'ape?- T^ope Baskets of many shapes anendants, vases, favors and flowers is fully described. Once you have made something of sealing wax, the work is so fascinating you just can't help making something else. How to 'Decorate Halls, Hooths and ^ylutomobiles The problem of decorations for dani-es, bazaars and cele brations of many kinds both indoors and out is readily solvei with the instructions and illustrations to help you. wsxe -KSJk, 10 CENTS THE COPY ; SET OF SIX BOOKS, 50 CENTS Dennison goods may lie purcha.sed everywhere from stationers, depart- ment stores and many drug stores Buy Dennison goods from your local dealer ZVeavin^Tvith Taper j{gpc \ST\E I lO is (inc (if fill' must fiisiiiKilini: (if (thI'Is. The jiossiliilil y orcrcaiiii!; an end less varicly of jitis- kf'ts in cvrry shape and size nial\os the work un- usually attractive. Weaviii": with crepe paper to])C and wire is not , as the wire is easily bent inlii the desired shape, and the rope is soft and pliable. Most of the weaves and stil dies done with other materials may alsr> be used for crepe pjapiT rope weavinfr. The instructions given in this liook will be found helpful for makina; a variety of baskets, vases, trays and lamps. Further information with sketches and directions for makino- other articles may be obtained by writins to any of the Ser- vice Bureaus which are maintained at all the Dennison stores. difficu Coiileiilx Bases, Various Kinds Edge Finishes Fancy Weaves General Instructions Handles Lamps Rope: Sizes, Making. . Shapes of Baski'ts, etc. Wires, Addin<; Wiri-s. Kinds l.i I i: :'.. 1 1 i:; Most stationiTs and drpartnieiit slorps carry tlic in-cessary Dennison materials for rrepp paper rope wi'avinf;, ati.l ia many shops instructions are ^iven free of charge. Buy Dennison Goods from your local dealer o IN G WITH PAPE R.- ILOPE Wire and Rope Materials COVERED WIRE NO. 9 ibm NO. 7 NO. 15 ■«»■# NO. 7 8 kliM) OK WIKK For a Baski-l with u base J:2 inches in iliaiiieter or smaller and a height nl' II inches or under. i\o. 7 wires arc long enough unless the shape bulges or flai'cs greatly. 1 1' the base is less than 12 inches, the height may be increased over 11 inciies in proportion. This is bei'ause JNo. 7 wires art; just o6 inches long. For very tall baskets, wires must be lengthened. (See jengliiening wires, page ]'.).) For small baskets -\o. 71! wires, wiiich are the same weight as ISo. 7 but 18 inches long, are used, aiid for tiny baskets where ' ffi inch rope is to be used i\o. 9 wires will be satisfactory. Mxtremeh large baskels re(juire ^i>. 1.5 heavy wires. For a Tray 12 inches in diameter or smaller, with a rim 2 inches uiujsual ca.ses. Spool V» ire is used |(] h(jld weaving wires together when starting the work and for attach- ing handles. Long; .Nose Side Cutting I'liers are the most satisfactory for culling and bending the wires. NUMBER OF \MKFS The flit'iiension of any bask(.'t or tray at its greatest width de- termines the number of wires to use. For about 1 inches greatest width. 12 wires (6 each wayj are needed; for f! inches greatest width. Page two WEAVING- WITH • PAPER^ , JpJ&^P E 18 wires (9 each way); and for 12 inches greatest width, 24 wires (12 each way). The reason for this is that the spaces between the wires widen as the dimension of the basket increases, and if too few wires are used the weaving will become loose and flimsy where it should be tight and firm. 24 wires (12 each way) is the largest number with which one can conveniently start. For a base larger, therefore, or any width di- mension greater than 12 inches, wires must be added after the work is well started. (See adding wires, page 1.3.) ROPE SIZES FOR LEAVING CREPE PAPER ROPE / 1 6 INCH /8 INCH 4 INCH The rope generalh' used for weaving is the i s inch size. For tin\ baskets or very fine pieces the He inch is used, and for very large pieces the ^i inch is sometimes necessary. For regular weaving the He inch rope often starts i s inch rope work and'i s inch rope starts I4 inch rope work, as this gives a pretty variety in the base. When more than 18 wires (9 each way) are used, the weaving is always started ^Aith the J-fe inch rope, as the wires are so close together it is difficult to get the 1 § inch rope between them. CUTTING THE PAPER The first thing to do after materials are selected is to wrap each wire with a strip of crepe paper, the same color as the rope to be used. To cut this strip, slip the paper part way out of the packet: then measure off ^ inch and_ cut through j^,^ i_cutiing the crepe pa,.e. the entire thickness. (111. IV O. 1.) strip for wrapping the wires Page three n ^V E^^^lll, N G AV I T H P A r E 1<^ • 1^ O P E j "-- — -^'y (reiieral Instructions \S RAPPING W IKES Fold one end ul' a papor c)ver the cud o -\Vn,|,|-iii^' I rip III iTi'pi J iiK'li stiip of crepe t\w wiie; then, tuiii- iiiij llie top edge of tlie strip in, twist Llie wire l)etween tlie tliunib and lingers of the right iiand, at the satnc^ time slretehiiig the strip with the left hand and shinting it slightly downward touard the lower end of thiMvire. (111. No. 2.) At the end of the win- Lear the crepe pajjer oil' and paste. When light colored rope is to l»e nsed, it is well to wrap the wires a second time; otherwise, when shellacked, the wires might show (hrough. FASTENING WIRES T0<;EIIIEK Keep (III' work on a Hat surface. Do imL pick up in Ihe hands. It is alwa>s necessar> to ha\ (.' the same immher of wires in both groups, uhich are crussril and fastened logethi'r. Di\id(; wires inlo two gr(juj)S. Lay one group with the ends straight in front of >oii and the otiiei' group across thein at right angles through the exact center. Fasten groups tijgethei' with a ]jiece of sjiool wire ah(jut lo iiiihes long, l^lace the fme wire under the lower group, over tile tup (if the group to the right, unili'r the next group and so on around tuice. Then twist spool wire ends tightly togetln'r and cut olf the ends. (111. No. 3. j lasiiiinl'i'i' Page four IS III' wiirs crosseil iitiii il liiT wil li s[iool wire \V E A V I N G \V I T H PAP E j;<^ ^^^ ^' SEPARATING WIRES FOR WEAVING W hen there is an ere^i number of wires in eaeh group, place the left lingers lirnily on the center; then, starting with the lower group before you. separate the wires into groups of two each and then separate the two wires in one of the central groups before you from each other, making a number of groups of two wires each and two extra single wires. \\ hen there is an wieirn. niunber of wires in each of the grou[)S fastened together, start at the left side of the lower group before you and work toward the right, separate wii'es into groups of two each; then, when a single wire in this group remains, couple it with the first wire of the next group. This will happen again in the opposite group and should be arranged in tiie same na> . Separate two wires in one of the central groups before vju fr(jni each other, making a number of groups of two wires each and two extra single wires. No. 4 — Wires being separated into ^'roups of two Page Jive ^V ivA/^/fll NGWITH ■ PAPE R.- P^OPE ^ Various Kinds of Bases The base of an article is ■woven fnst. liases lor all shapes except ovals and ohlongs are made on wires which cross at the center and radiate. ()\als and oblongs are made on what is calhnl "a back- bone,'" (lescribed under "()\al Base." (See page 10.) Round bases are used more than any other kind, and, except in trays, wlieic a fancy slilcli is desired, are made with the single weave. An une\en number ol wires is necessary lor coi'i'ect weaving, so that tile i()[)e will I'ontinually alternate over and under wire or groups (if wires. The method of making the wires uneven in number is exjilaiiicd on [)age 7. The direclion of weaving is invariably to the right unless delinitely stated otherwise. If more than one strand is used, the left hand strand is called the"i'car" one. ^^ eaA e witii tiie nipe. nol wilh the wires, tinning the work slighlh as the wca\ing progi'esses. Do not strain the weaxiirg b> pullijig it too tight and yet keep it pushed ill toward the centei- of the base and down (irmly on the sides. Avoid slack, soft weaving. Keep wires straight and the spaces equal between them. iSo. .5 — Kopc iiibci ted .'jiid weaving sturLed over two and under two wires Page six WEAVINGAVITH PAP A ROUND BASE E-^ ' _^. fW~ Insert the rope with short end up between the sinfjle wires (111. No. 5), then weave over two and under two around to the point where there are two single wires, then o\er and under the single wires. Continue weaving until there are as nianv rows as there are wires in one of tln' original groups. Separate all group> into single wires and weave around once. (111. No. 6.) ^^ hen the starting point is reached it will be noticed thai if the weaving continues the mpe strands will be one directly above tiie other rather than alternating. ^^ hen this occurs the wire directly at tl.i' left of the one where the rope will Yir incorrectly should be bent up and cut out (marked X in illustration No. 6). This will give the necessar\ une^'en number of wires which are required for all regular weaving. When he inch rope is used for starl- ing, weave up to the point where all wires must be separated, then cut oil the he inch rope, insert the }>, inch rope, weave around once, cut out one wire, continu'^ weaving until base is desired size. Put a bit of glue on the >,o. T — Weaviiij rope and Js started with tii ineti inch rope inserted \o.h — W cLiviiiK done to the point where wires are separated, and weaving over one and under one commenced. \^ ire to be cut out marked X. ends of the rope and tuck into the weaving — conceahng the ends. (111. No. 7.) ^Yhen the base is the desired size and before the wires are bent up to shape the sides remove the spool wire which held the groups of crossed wires together. If more than 9 wires each way are used, start the weaving with he inch rope and weave as many rows as there are wires in the base of the basket. Then add Vs inch rope and continue weaving. When I4 inch rope is to be used, start the base with } ,6 inch rope and if the spaces between the wires are too narrow for the H inch, use ^s inch until the wires are far enough apart to weave with the heavier rope. Page seven ^V % A/\i|T, N G ^V I T H P A P E P^ • K. O P E s A SQlAKi: BASE Start as for round liasc, \voa\iiiL; tn the point where all wires must lie sefiaraled. Then sjiread the ^Yires out evenly, countini; them into IViur uriiups and marking; the di\ idinp w ires liy luniini; uji ends. W CaNc ardiiiid oiiee. 'J lien cut one wire as direeled under "Hound Base." INow use the single weave, hut each tune one of the runrked wires is reached make a loop around the wire. Then proceed. Ihis yives (he S(piare base. I( is a great JLclp in keeping the base jierfectly s(|uare if a cardlioard pal lern the size of the liuished hasi' is fast<'ned under the woxcn hase so that Ihe marked wires eonie across llie curriers of the patterir. (Si'c sipiare baskets on pages 2.3 and 21.1 In \\ea\ing lire .vkA.v of a .square, hiwagorral, triangular or olilorrg basket, do ;/()/ loop on Ihe eor-ners HEXA(,O.N\L JJASK .'start as for round liase, using wires di\isible by si.v — (), 12, Hi or 21. \\ea\(' to the |)i)int where all wires Jiiust be se|iaraled. Then sjiread the wires (jut evenly, counting them into siv grcjiips, and mark the di\i(li]rg uiies ]iy turning up the ends. Weave arouird onci-. 7'lren crrt, orrl orre wire as directed under "Pionnd Base." .\ow use the single wi'ave, but I'ach time one of the markrij wires is reached nrake a corrrplete loop around the win'. 'I'liiii proeei'd. Thisgi\i's I he hexagonal base. WEAVING- WITH • PAPE I^ -iRJ^iP E TRIANGULAR BASE i Start as for round base, using wires divisible by tiirec^ — 6, 12, 15, 18 or 24, and continue up to tiie point where all wires must be separated. Then spread the wures out evenly, counting them into tliree groups, and mark the dividing wires by turning up the ends. Weave around once, tlien cut out one wire as directed under "Round Base." iSowuse ttje single weave, but each time one of the marlied wires is reached make a comijlete loop around tlie wire. Tlien proceed. Tiiis gives Ihe Iriangiihir liase. (See triani;iilar basket on page 2-1.) A HEART-SHAPED BASE Start as for round base, using 8, 12 or 20 wires. Insert tlie weaver be- tween the wires of the lower center group l)efore you and weave uji to the point where all wires must be separated. Spread the wires out evenly, weave around once and cut out a wire as directed under "Round Base." This group wdll nmv have an odd number in it. ^lark the center wire, turning up the end for the point of the heart. Then mark the two central wires of the opposite group for I he top of tlie heart. Instead of weaving way around, weave to one top wire. Turn and weave back to the other top wire. Turn and this time weave way around to close the weaving. Continue weaving and turning whenever necessary to form the heart shape — sometimes turning back on the sides, som(.'times at the top and sometimes making a complete loop around the wire at the point. Care must be taken to turn on each side alternately and on wires exactly opposite each other so that both sides will be alike. (Heart-shaped basket on page 2.3.) Puge nine W-^^N^fiT NGWITH PAPE P^- rLOPE J A.\ OVAL BASE Decide on the size for liase of Ijaskel or tray and make llie "haekboni'," wliich is used in the iie^inning (.>!' ex cry oval base, one-iiall' tlie lengtli the finished tray is to be. If the tray is lii x 21 inelies, for inslanee, the baek- bone should be 12 inches long. Cover all wires as directed on page 1. l!se eight wires for the backbone. Holding thern in the left, hand, bind them together flat with a piece of spool wire by weaving il diagonally back and forth through the 12 inch center, over two and under two until the eight wires are held iirndy together. Measure olT the 12 inches in the center. Lay three; wires across the eight at the top c if the 12 inches; then bind them on with finer rope than is to lie used for w ea\ ing. To bind on, glue tlie rojie on tli(; back; then bring it from the upper left hand side across the wires to the lower right, siraiglil. acnjss the backbone to the Idwer left, across the wires to the upper right. Do this twice; then bring the rope straight down behinil the three wires and bind aronnd the backbone (working toward the right j for four or live rows. Lay u single wire across the backbone at this point. Bring the rope from the ujijier left across the single ■wire to the lower riglil, straight around the backlione to the lower left, up across the single wire to upjjer right. Bring llie ro[)e straight down behind the single wire and Ijind around the backbone, slill working toward the right for four or five rows. Add 16 single wires in this way and then finish with three wires as at the beginning, binding these twice. Be sure that all the wires which are bound on are within the 12 inches origi- nally mi'asured fjff in the center fjf the backbone. C'ut off fine rope and glue Page lea WEAVINGWITH PAP it down. If correctly done, the rope will cross the wires in front and run up and down in parallel lines on the back. For a very long backbone, keep adding single wires until the backbone is covered, finishing with three wires as directed above. Now lay the backbone flat on the table. Separate the two groups of eight wires into groups of two, and three of the groups of three wires into groups of two and one single wire. Leave one group as it stands with three wires. This gives the necessary uneven number of groups for weav- ing. Begin weaving with J s inch rope at the right of the group of three wires, weave over and under single wires and groups as they are divided. Continue about six rows. Then separate all groups into single wires and cut out the center wire of tlie group (jf three. Continue weaving until base is the desired size. When an oval tray such as the one shown on page 2.5 is being made, the wires which are to be used for the handles are added when the base is the correct size and before the wires are bent up for the sides. Wrap four pieces of No. 15 wire each 8 inches long several times to make them heavy. Put a little glue on one end of each wire and insert in the weav- ing beside wires in use, as shown in the illustration. Turn the wires up for the sides and continue weaving, treating the added wires and the one beside it as one wire. When the edge is finished the wires for the handle are treated in the same way as de- scribed for basket No. 9 on page 19. \M111|II!///, OBLONG BASE Prepare as for oval base and weave until wires are single. Fasten a card- board pattern the desired size for the finished base to the under side of the backbone with a piece of spool wire. Keep the four corner wires on a fine with the points of the oblong pattern and use them for the squaring wires. Follow directions for "Square Base." (See page 8.) If the base is large and the spaces become wide apart, add extra wires. Page eleven '^V %#Vik N_G ^V I T H F A P £ i<^ ■ I^ O P E , — ^.,— , ."a i- V. fS^_£asi Shapin^i Wires \\ irrs l],.[il |]|. I'l.r llir l);iskrl si.ic;in(l \vc;l\in;.' r. >ii I iniii'f I \\ lirii tlir l)asc of any basket cir tray is rr(|iilTC(l size, tln^ wires ari' lieiit ti> sha})e the sides. T(i (Id this most sueeessrull\ . use tile |)lieis iUiislrated ciii |)aj4C 2, heridiri!^' the wires up shai'ply inr straii^iit sides and on a iiraeel'nl ein'\in;,' line for IkjwI shapes. \n shape a l)asket siieli as I lie oni' shown a I ( he l)ol Lorn of jiaiic l!3. hend (he «ires ii[) slraii;hl al ])oinls A, llien old. al. ]»oinls IS, and I hen slantiiiji in fioni ihe ])ase line at i)oinl C. The sides may I hen lie slraij,dil up oi' dare out. as preferred. Page lirede WEAVING- WITH • PAPEJB^ flLtb^P E Adding, Cutting Out and Lengthening Wires If u'ire^ nuisl be added after the weaving has been started because spaces are too far apart, gkie the end of a new wrapped wire and insert it in the same si)ace with on(" of the wiics ah'eady in use for an inch or two so that it will hold firmly. Insert a second wire in the space with the next wire already in use. As many wires may be added as is necessary, providing they are added in groups of two as described above. This order must be adhered to so as not to change the stitch. These wires now become a part of the whole and must be separated as others are for weaving. When the spaces between the wires become too wide instead of adding two single wires, one double wire shaped like a "hairpin" may be used. Simply loop the " hairpin" wire over one row of the weaving. In weaving over and under the looped wire, be careful to tui'n it so thai il is held in place firmly. Wire.s may he cut out if they become too close together, cutting out always an even number so that the stitch will not be changed, cut- ting out exery other wire, every second wire or even third wire as the case demands. It is advisable to use one row of triple weave where wires have been cut out to co\ cr up any possible ragged look. In some cases where the contour varies from a large base to a narrow neck and then to an extreme flare, instead of cutting out wires and adding again, wires may be drawn together in groups of two and then separated again when necessaiy. In weaving, the group is treated as one wire. When it is necessary to letigllieit wires, glue a new wrapped wire in each space, inserting it down into the rope for an inch or more so that it will hold firmly. Consider this now as the original wire and continue weaving as before. Pdtie thirteen W'^i^Myill, NG\VITH • PAPE P^- P.OPE ' . . . Joining or Splicing — Ending Off Rope i^io. I. ]ti)pt' ends lo 1)1' joined. I\(i. 2. Rcipccul tor Jiiininf:. No. .'), Hope joined liy Iwistiiifj. When one hank of rope lias heeu used up tlie end may be lel'l on tlie iuside of the liaskel. a ne« pieee inserted in the same spae<^ and the weavinfj eon- tiniied as hdore. When the work is linished, if there are any rope ends h'ft unconeealed, they should be cut off on a slant, covered sparini;ly with fjhie and tucked neatly into the weavinj;'. The neatest \YaY when rope ^ives out is to splice it with a second jiiece. To do this, untwist the ends of both the old and the new strand about Hg inches. Cut one piece of each untwisted strand olf close. Twist the two remaining sinple pii'ces together and plue all ends down. This is (]uite necessary when usiuf; ^4 inch rope as otherwise the joining is bulky. When rope is twisted tightly, kinks will somi'times appear. To over- come this, the rope is ])ulled or stretched and the kinks disappi'ar. Making Rope \\ hen a sjjecial shade of rope is wanted which is not carried in stock, or a size is desired between those which may be purchased, it is inisy to make cre[ie paper rope in the fcjllowing manner: Faslen one end in a drawer or tie to some object. Then walk away with the other end, stretching it to its greatest pjossible length, turning the edges in. I'Vjrni a loop in the end of the crepe and insert a i)encil. Grasp the pencil at the end with the right han inch staiidiiii; a(, tlic left, of each strand, lii'nd tlics(^ wires doA\n flat oM-rthe strand (ifroi)!', in thiMiircclion 111 \\ca\ iiii:. Then prori'od as fur tln' ti'ipli' \M'a\ i' as follows: r.ciiinning with thi^ I'rar strand, pass it o\or tin- two hciit wires and in l)ack of tlio next standinij wire, (ait and bend this wire, ihrn procri'd to the end. \\ hen the starling {)lai'e is reached, lift up liist wire that was limit, pass the rear strand back of it and icbend. (ait sdanrl olf slioi't. ]'>rin,L;' the remaining two strands ()\er this wire; cut oil' strands and glue them neatly into the inside edge, concealinu the ends in I he \\ea\ini:. -is.v'^ A SIX STKAND EDGE \ six strand edge is very ]iea\'y and is made in the same manner as the four strand elge excejit that two more sli-ands are adfled in the s|ia(e wilh the one already in use and (lii'ce in the next space Id the right. BIUIDED EDGE The braided edge (alls for six strands, f)ne in the space with strand alread\ in nse. Mmi in llii' space to the light, and two in the next Siiaie lo I he li-lil. ('lit the "wire to the left of each [lair of rope sIraniU and liciiil il down o\ er them. Take the rear (lair, weave under tlie iniildle |iair fi\cr the next pair, i I 1 1 I f ll coM'iiiiL; Ihe wire that holds I his pair down, 1)^^^--.'—^ aiifl behind the next slaniling wire, fait this W^ wire and bend. Then take what are now the hi i i ,„,, rear strands, w r;n <■ iindrr tlie middle pair, etc., ^^^^^S'^^fe^'^ as before; cniiliniie around the edge to the ^^tF ^^ \ startiti'j' point. Then lift the llrst wire up, '^ Vj p.iss si I, aids iiniler il .ind rebeiid. Bring the rear strands under tlie middle ;ini| ii\er (lie next, and open the next wire and bring the slianiK lliroiiuli and lebmrl. Cut these strands olf short, bring the rear strands under the middle pair over the bent wire that is si ill shcwinL'. and cut off and glue on the inside. Glue the other pair of ;;anfls on tlie outside so as to complete the braid. ^'mir sirlrrit WEAVING- WITH • PAPEB^ JfU^PE Handles In making a basket it is quite necessary to pay special attention to the handle, as it does a great deal toward improving the appear- ance of the basket. In general, it is well to make the handle high, so that it will not be hidden when the basket is filled with flowers. Also, a high handle gives a more slender, graceful line to the basket. There is an endless variety of styles, varying from the simple wire handle shown in sketch No. 1 to the more elaborate ones as illustrated by models Nos. 4 and 5. For most handles the extra heavy No. 15 wire is used. To make the handles thick, wrap the wire two or three times with a strip of crepe paper 2 inches wide and doubled lengthwise through the center and then again with a strip ,^X inch wide to make it smooth. Often, instead of wire, small round sticks such as flag sticks are used for handles, as shown in models Nos. 6 and 7. In practically every basket the handle is not put on until the basket itself has been completed. In a few cases the handle is Pufic seventeen W'%.^^v||l NJ3\VITH PAPE R." R_OPE T woven in with the base. (See model No. 9 and oval tray on page 2.5.) In attaching the handli> t(j the basket, use spoi)l wire that has been wrapped with a strip of crepe to match the rope used. ]\o. ]. Thi' hauillf is Tiiadi' of No. 1.') wire, wrapped to the desired thickness, and fastened to the liasket witli spool wire tliat has l)een wrapjied with crejie to match the rope nsed. Fasten tlie spool wire aroinid tlie liandle and around one of the wires used in lh(^ l)asket. Twist the ends of tlie spool wire tightly on the inside of the basket and ]iress ilown Hat against the weaving. No. 2. The handles sho«n are made of Mo. 1.") wire, tlse two wires for each handle. Betid into a lirele and fasten the ends together with spool wire. Wind the circle with a strip (jf erepe about I inch wide and then wrap with the Vs inch roi)e. Fasten the handles to the basket with sjiool wire. To hold the handles together at the top, wind with a strand of 's inch rope, twisted lirmly several times around the two circles. I Ise a touch of glue on the ends of the rope to fasten the ends. No. 3. These liandles consist of three iNo. I.") wires wrapped to the proper thickness with crepe paper. For a basket 12 inches in diameter and .S or 6 inches high make the outside wire full ?>6 inches l2 ini-hes wide. Attach the handles to the basket with spool wire, tying each handle in three, dill'erent places to one of the basket wires. Fasten the smaller sticks in places with spool wire. Make the handles 2}2 times the height of the basket. Page eighteen ^VEAVINGAVITH • PAPER. -fld^P^E "Vo. 8. The handle of this basket is very effective and is one of the simplest to make. Cover two No. 15 wires with crepe paper to the de.sired thickness. Insert one end of each wire through se\'eral rows of wpa\ ing on the bottom of the basket, with the wires about o inches apart. Then bring the two wires together, twist over the (op and fasten the other ends under the opposite side of the basket. Put a little glue on the ends of the handles before inserting them. No. 9. In the sandwich tray shown the handle is made in a dilferent way from most baskets. The seven wires extend up through the whole tray and are a part of the wires used in weaving the ba.se and sides, all being taken from the same group of wires. \\ hen the edge is being woven instead of cutting off and turning down these wires pass the rope behind them and lea\ e standing. About 1 inches up from the edge of the tray bring the seven wires together and weave in and out w ith spool wire, to the ends of the wires. The seven wires on the opposite side are done in the same w ay, and the two groups are fastened together i)\ er the top w ith spool wire, and bent into a point or rounded as desired. \\ rap the section of the handle thus fastened with a strip of crepe paper to cover the spool wire, then wind the handle with J s inch rope. To give extra support to the handle, a piece of No. 1.5 wire may be added to the handle before winding it with the strip of crepe. Schedule for Wire and Rope \o(e. — The quantity of rope required may xary with dilferent workers, although this schedule will be a guide in ordering supplies. It is best to purchase the necessary amount r)f rope at om^ time as color may vary in different lots. BASKETS 1 in. greatest width, 6 in. high 12 No. 78 \\ ires .'i hanks ' 3 in. rope 6 in. greatest width, .5 in. high 1 1 No. 78 \\ ires 1 hanks 1 s in- rope .,,..,., n „ >.- -o Ai ■ 1 hank hf\ in. rope 8 m. greatest width, I in. high 18 No. .8 W ires - j^^^j^^ ,'^^ j^^ ^^^>^^ I in. greatest width. 1.5 in. high 12 No. 7 Wires 6 hanks 1 s in. rope .,,,.,. , . , 1 o 'v- - Ti ■ 1 hank lir. in. rope 3 in. greatest width, 1.? in. high 18 No. . W ires g h„nks js in, rope .,,,,. ... ,, ^, _ „ . / 1 hank ],(, in. rope 12 in. greatest width, 11 in. high 2 I No. , W ires <;^^ ^^^^^^ , ^ .^ ^.^p^ TRAYS , . , .-,, ^- -o w ■ 1 hank J^k; in. rope 12 in. diameter 2 m. deej. 21 No. .8 W ires 5 hanks 1 g in. rope LAMPS Base 6 in. diameter, 11 in. shaft 18 No. 7 Wires 6 hanks 1 s in. rope Shade 16 in. Empire Frame 21 No. 7 \\ ires 6 hanks} g m. rope Ba.se, 10 in. diameter. 20 in. shaft 20 No. 15 Wires [1 hank Jfe in. rope (pieced with one-half of) 'Ihankjg in. rope 10 No. 15 Wires ;6 hanks J stitch, with three strands in one secli(in. Divide a hank of ' li, inch rojie through the center and place the loop around the three strands. \\ cave over one and under one win^ with the three strands. Hwn l)ring the top strand of the 'n; inch rope down across in front of the wire, under the three strands and behind the next wire. \Veav(> over one and under on(^ again with the three strands, and this time bring the lowi^r strand of the ' 16 inch rope up across the lirst wire, behind tlie second wire, down across in front of ttie third wire, up under the thri>e strands, antl behind the next wire. Continue weaving with thrive strands and crossing ilj with lu, inch rope. (Basket on pagr 2.5.) THE LOOP STITCH SINGLE WEAVE The single weave is often varied with the loop stitch. To acconijilish this, loop the strand around a wire twice. If this brings the rope on the inside of the basket, bring it forward around the front of the next wire and make two loojjs. Now the strand will be in front. Carry it behind the next wire and make two loops and so on. This is the alternate stitch. For variation keep the strands always on the inside for the second stitch or always in front for the third stitch. The sandwieli basket shown on page 2.5 is an at trac- tive example of this weave. THE PAIRING WEAVE Two strands are needed for this weave inserted in ceinsecutive spaces, tlu^ second one being placed in the space to the right of the hrst. The left hand nr rear strand always starts the weave. When strands have been inserted, weave them alternately over one and under one wire. This is the only weave where an even number of wires or an fidd number can be used with an equally good result. Two colors are very elfectively used together in this weave. Page Iwenfy WEAVING^VITH PAPE B^ JfL^fPE STRIPE STITCH PAIRING WEAVE The basket at the top of page 26 is made by using two strands of rope, dif- ferent colors, in pairing weave, with an even number of wires. CHECKER STITCH PAIRING YtEAVE An e\en number of wires is neeessary to iiroduee this stitch. ^^ hen ready to use it, cut out one wire or add one as seems best. (See adding wires, page 13.) Use the pairing weave w-ith strands of different colors, weaving three or four rows, then twisting the rope strands once to reverse the order of color. This will start the pattern. After the same number of rows again twist the rope strands and "the checker" stitch will be quite apparent. The basket on page 26 shows this weave to advantage. THE TRIPLE Y* EAVE lo make the triple weave, insert two extra strands, making three in all. one ahead of the other, in consecutive sj)aces. Begin with the rear strand and weave over two wires and under one wire. One step only must be taken with a strand, then one with the next, and so on. ARRO\^ HEAD STITCH TRIPLE \SEA\E To piroduce the "Arrrjwhead'' shown in thi> vase illustrated on page 27 use any number of wires divisible by three for the base of the basket or tray. Any time after the usual wire has been cut out (see "Round Base") tlie arrow stitch may be started. To produce this stitch, weave four complete rows of the triple weave, using one strand of one color and two s'lands of another color. Then cut olf all strands, insert them again, and weave iour rows in the opposite direction. This gives the pointed arrow edVct. The cokjrs should be inserted wdien reversing the stitch so that points of tin- sami' color or shade will come together. Before starting the arrow stitch make one row ol' the pairing weave of contrasting color — to separate the plain from the "arrow. ' also linish off with the pairing weave This is not necessary but it gives a very pretty effect. THE SPIRAL WEAVE One strand is used, passing over three wires and under one wire, LACING ^ IRES After a portion of weaving has been done wires may be crossed or inter- laced, giving an openwork effect. To do this it is necessary to have an even number of wires. Therefore, one nuist be added or cut out as seems best. (See adding wires, page 1 .3.) Cross two wires Then cross the ne.xt two at the same heiglit and also in the same manner: that is, right over left, or left over right. \\ hen these two groupis have been made, interlace their two center wires and tie in place with a piece of spool wire. Cross the next two wires, interlace and tie. Continue around in this manner. If high crossings are desired, begin at tied wires and continue to cross and interlace. When the weaving begins above the lacing, the number of wires must again be made uneven. The vase on page 27 shows the laced wires. Page Iwenty-one ^V^iv^V!lT NGWITH PAPE R.- FLOPE Different Shapes — Plain Single Weaves STRAIGHT BASKET WITH HIGH HANDLE HaiidlL- wired to sides and tiiiiniied witll rope. Size base, 5 incli diuinelcr. Heiglil, 8 inches. Height with handle, 20 inches. Mulerial 1 Duz. No. 78 \\ ires (fi eacli way). 2 :\o. J.) Wires. 1 Spool No. 2 \\ ill'. 3 Jlanks Jg iiicli ]{(jpe. 1 Fold Dennison Crepe. 1 Tube Glue. 1 Tube Paste. WOKIv BASKEr WITH COVER Round handle wired to center of to[i. .Size base, M inch diarnelcr. Mater ill I 4 Doz. Wires (12 each way for l)Oth top and b(jttom). 1 Sp(jol No. 2 AVire. I Hank '„•, inch Rope. Both I he Ijiiskels shown on this iJago art- made wilh the sin?:h' weave. Tlie cik'e fin- ish ofltie slraiyht Ijas- ket is the four strand ed^'e and tliat used for tlio sewing basket the triple strand edf;^e. Roth of iViese linisties are described on pa<;e 1.'). Height, l inclies. Depth of cover, li' v. iiicl .") Hanks ig inch Rope. I Fold Demiison ('repe. i Tube Glue, t Tube Paste. Page Iwfnly-tivu WEAVINGWITH PAP Different Shapes — Plain Single Weaves SHALLOW SQUARE MASKET Handles inserted in the weaving.' at the base. Size of base, 6 inches square. Height, 1 incli. Heifrht ^yith handle, 6^2 inches. Material 1 14 doz. No. 78 Wires (') each wav) 2 No. 15 Wires. L Spool No. 2 \^ ire. 1 Hank Jie inch Rope, 2 Hanks Jg inch Rope, 1 Fold Dennison Crepe, 1 Tube Paste, 1 Tulx Glue. The directions for making the square base arc on patre H. HEART-SHAPED BASKE'I Handle inserted in weaving. Rope woven on handle wires Size of base, 6^ 2 inches. Height of basket, 1 inch. Height with handle, .5 inches. Material 16 No. 78 Wires (8 each way). 1 No. 15 Wire (cut into pieces 12 inchi's long for handle). 2 Hanks }s inch Rope. 1 Fold Crepe Paper. 1 Tube Paste. 1 Tube Glue. Theinstructionstor making a hearl are on page 9. haped base Finish with tlie four strand ed^e. VASE-SHAPED BASKET Twisted handle inserted inweaving and wiri'd to sides. Size of base, 5 inches diameter. Height of basket, 8 inches. Height of handle, 20 inches. Materials 1 Dozen No. 78 Wires (6 each way). 2 No. 15. Wires (for handle). 1 Spool No. 2 Wire. .3 Hanks J 8 inch Rope. 1 Tube Glue. 1 Fold Crepe Paper. 1 Tube Paste. Follow the instructions for wea\ ing a round base and fini.sh with the four strand edge. Page iwenty-three AV-^'A^vlll NG\VITH PAPE IL" l\_OPE Different Shapes — Fancy Single Weaves SQIAKE BASKET \^ ith Double Stitch Twisted handle wired to liaskel. Size, each side, .5 '4 inches Heit;ht, 5"; inches, lleiuht with handle, 12 iiiclii'-. DiriMl iiiiis for the square l)aM- are on pa^M- \\ and the ,1 t No. 1.5 Wires (2 in each handle) 1 Hank }i inch Hope .3 Hanks 's iliell K(]pe I Spool No. 2 Wire. I Tnhe (ihie, I Tnhe J'asle. I iMild ( Irepe Paper. HANGIN(; I lUANGULAU lUSKET Witli Japanese Sliteli Handle jjieci'd lo i;i\ e heiiiht, decoraled willi rope and wired lo Hal side of haskel. Size each side, .'> inches. Heifiht, 6 inches. Height wilh handle, 21 inches, \h Lie rial I '2 doz. Ao. 7i! \\ ires (') each wav) :', \o. \.-, \\ ires I Hank Me, inch Rope. i Hanks } k inch i"iope. 1 Spool No. 2 \\ ire. 1 Fold Crepe P.aper. I Tube J'asle, 1 Tube Cilue. Instructions for trianj-'ular base ;ind .lapanesr >tileli are on pa^es '* and 211. rrspcrli\cly. Pug,: III \VEAVING^VITH PAP E JB^ iS^^^^ Different Shapes — Fancy Single Weaves OVAL TRAY Side liandles inserlt'd in weavinj; :mii nvo\ - en in with tray \vir(»<. Size of base, 12 inches lon^'. ') incfies w ide. I^enpth of backbone, 5I2 inclies. Height of sides, 2 inches. Material 2 Dozen No. 78 Wires (il for cenliT, Id for cross spoki's). I No. 1.3 Wire (cut into 8 inch lengliisi. 1 Hank 1 is inch Hope. I Hanks ^s inch Rope. 1 Fold Denni^on Crepe. 1 Spool No. 2 \\ ire. 1 Tiibe ( due, 1 Tidic Paste. "-S-. L>^-*;^-5- <,^t^ The inslructions; for making an o\ hI base for a tray and the method ol" in - serting handles are on page 10. HIGH-HANDLED BASKET WITH PINEAPPLE STITCH Double handle trimmed with rope and inserted in the \\t'a\ iny. Size of base, fi 2 inches diameter. Height, iiU' inches. Height of handle, 22 inches. Malfrial-'i: 1 1 No. 7 Wires 2 Hanks ' ,6 irnh Rope. (7 each way). 3 Hanks i s inih Rope. 4 No. ] .I Wires. 1 Fold Dennison Crepe Paper. 1 Spool No. 2 \\ ire. 1 Tube Clue, 1 Tube Paste. Tim Pirie;iii!ile Slil.h is (les i^'.^' DicUiiclcr aL lioUoin, 1() iiiclics. L)iar)ic(or al top, lU inches. Ilei-hl, 8'... inclK's. Miilrnal L I )i\/,. I lauks ' s inch linpc. 1 T hmk ' [f, inch n(j|ic. ?, 1 > il..z. \,,. 7 Wires 1 Spcul ^(.. 2 Wire. I FdIcI 1 )eniiis(Hi (',ri'|ic. 1 'I'lihc J\isle, I ':rijlie (Ihic. riii: BASE m Diaiiiclcr al liase, Ji inches IlclL'lit. (if base, I I inches. A\ rap 18 w h'es .'!(> inches lonj;. 'lake of I hem and kiy I hern ailernatcly lorm and short so that the dis lance Troni 1 he end of mie kire^ wire lo I he end oi Ihc limr; wire on the olher si(k' is .53 inches. Arraiiiic tlie reinainin.i; 9 inch wires in the same way and lay across llie olher ^roup in the exact cenlcr. Faslen the two {.'roups together with spool wire. Se|)arale the wires iidd {.'roups of two, each firoup consisting.' of one lonj: and one short wire and Iwo sin^rle wires. Start; weaving with Mr, inch rope and weave over two and under l\Mi for 18 rows. Cut out one short wire and continue wi'aving with ' s inch rii[)i' o\ er one and under one until circle is desired size. Place lamp Ikxlurc on the woven base. Bend up the wires, shaping them around the lanifi base. Conliiuie weaving to within 1 inch of the' U[)right part of llie standard, rut, oil' all short wires, leaving an uneven number of wires standing. If necessary to make ihe number uneven cut out one long wire. Insert Iwn /', ' hnnly-rlfilil WEAVINGWITH PAP more wcaversand make one row of tiijjle w euve. (See pajic 21 .) Cutout two weavers and continue sinjile weave up the sliatt. The double strand stiteh may now he intrcnhiced with tjood elTeet. (See pa!ie20.) Return to t lie triple and sinfile weaves near the top and linisli with the four strand edjic. (See page l.i.) EMPIRE LAMP SHADE Use a wire shade frame with six divisions for the foundation. \\ rap the wires of the frame, 67 wires j\o. 7 cut 12 inches lont; and aho\it 2 yards of spool wire with strips of crepe paper '^4 inch wide. Fasten the 12 inch wires to the top wire (if the frame, using the sjjool wire in a cross stitch. Space the wires evenly and let them jiroject about ^2 inch above the top of tlie frame. Put I I wires in each of five spaces and 12 in the sixth. Tliis wdll give the unr\en number of wires necessary f(jr weaving. Starting just under the cross stitelies made by binding on the 12 inch wires, weave around b rows, using the wires of the frame itself as well as tlie addrd wires. !Now weave the design in each section si-paratel\ . Count .5 wires on each side of any one of the wires of the frame and o\cr these 11 wires weave back and forth 3 rows. Then weave 3 more rows but over 7 wires only. Then weave back and forth over 3 wires (the center wire will be the frame wire) until just enough space is left to rej)eat th(> same design and rows of jjlaiii weaving. Repeat this in each of the six sections, always using the frame itself for the center spoke of the design. (Jnc panel will have 12 wires. Simply do not count I lie twidfth wire will not be noticed when the weaving is completed. When the sixth design is completed, instead (jf cutting the rope of it to continue the 6 rows of ])lain weaving. ( due the ends of the roj)f tuck into the weaving. Finish both top and bottom with the i strand edge and line with any malrrial preCernd. It use md Page hveitly-nine W-^,^^1 INGWITH PAPE IL P^OPE Floor Lamp and Shade Material 1 i^doz. No. 15 Wires. 1 -3 doz. No. 78 \\ ires. :t l)i)z. Hanks 'siiifli llope. .) Doz. Hanks he iiK'h liopc. L Fold Dennison Crcpo. 2 Spools Spool Wire. 1 Tube Glue. 1 Tube Paste. THE IJASK Wrap 51 No. 15 wires .1(1 ineh<-s loii{;. Take 15 of these and lay iIumii allernalcly lonn and short so that tlii' (Hsianee from the end of one lonj; wire to the end of a lonj; wire (in the other side is 46 inclies. Arrange 15 more wires in the same way (see page 28) and lay one group across the oilier in llie exael center. Faslen the two groups logethcr willi spool wire. Separate into groups of two, eath grou]i cdusisting of one lonj; and one short wire and two single wires. Start weaving with !^iii inch rojie and weave .'lO rows. Cut out one wire and begin the weaving with 3 s inch rope over one and un- der one until circle is correct size. Place the lamp fixture on the W(jven lias<'. Bend uji the wires, shapinf; around the lamp base. Ciiiitinue weaving to within I ' v inches of the upright ])art of the standard. I'lit (.iff all short wires and leave 19 wires standing. To make this number it will be necessary to cut out some long wires, where the wires appear too close. Then make one row of triple weave (see pat.'e 21), using 6 strands, 2 in each of three consecutive sjiaces. I^aqi^ thirty VVEAVINGWITH • PAPE R_ ^^ hen this row is finished cut off five of the strands, gluing the ends with the one strand left make l.'o inches of the spiral weave. (See page 21.) Add the five ropes again and make another row of triple weave. Cut out the five strands and make 6} 2 inches of spiral weave. Insert 5 more ropes and make one rciw uf triple weave. A\ lien new wires are needed add them as directed on page 13. Cut out two of the si.x ropes and continue weaving over one and under one with these 4 strands side hy side (see page 20) for If inches. THE SHADE \\ rap the wires of the frame, 103 No. 78 wires cut b inches. f2f jNo. 78 wires, 18 inches long and 6 yards of spool wire with strips of crepe paper. The 6 inch wires are used for the band at the lower part of the shade which must be completed before the top part of the shade is begun. Fasten the 6 inch covered wires to the top wire of tlie band with spool wire in a cross stitch. (See page 29.) There are si.x sections in the frame, in .3 of these put f 7 wires evenly spaced and in the si.xth 1 8 wires. Begin wea\ - ing between any two wires and weave 6 rows of plain weaving, using the wires of the frame itself as well as the added ones. Cut off the rope and glue the end in. Begin again about 1}4 inches from the bottom and make another band of plain weaving following the shape of the frame. Finish the ujiper and lower edges with the four strand edge. Fasten the 18 inch wires to the top section of tlii' shade, 10 wires in each of five sections and 11 wires in the sixth, weave 3 rows over one and under one. Bend the wires so that they follow the shape of the frame. Starting from where the wires are bent, weave 7 rows over one and under one. New wires must be inserted. These wires are added by working each one into the weaving beside an old wire. Add 10 new wires in each section, making 10 pairs instead of 10 single wires. In the secticm that contained 11 wires, one wire will have to be left single. Continue weaving for 7 rows, over two and under two. Then cut the rope and glue in the end. Separate the pairs into single wires and begin weaving again over oik.' and under one, about 3 inches from the lower wire of the frame. ^lake these 3 inches of weaving following the curve of the frame wire. Finish the upper and lower edges with the four strand edge. Page thirty-one f'^^ ^V %^v||l N G \V I T H r A P E E^ • 1^ O T E Sliellackiiio Baskets To make tlie wtirk niciie durable il is slicUai-kcd. (.)ne cuat soaks inio (lie r(i[i(- and makes the basket si ill'. The second coat liives a plossy surface. Shi'llac should be purchasi-d which is mixed in ])roi)orlion of one jiound clear shellac to (jne quarl denatured alcohol. 'IIk' shellac need nt)t b(> heavy when it is used. It is besi to dilute i( with one-third denatured alcohol to two-lhirds shellac. in ajijilyini; il draw the brush round and round loUowini; the direction of theweavin^, nol across il. Let one coal dry th(jroui;hly before the second is applii'd. "\ alspar" is a very salisfaclory finish to use instead of shellac for vases or llower bo,\es which are to have containers for holdini; ilowers, as water will not discolor il. Painting with Sealing Wax ( )ne of the iiiosi salislacbiry ways lo linish a liasLel is lo jiainl il wilh sealing' wa.x which is dissolved in denatured alcohol. Two sticks of \Va.\ de Luxe should be mixed wilh one-half |iint of dena lured alcnhol. To obtain the best ri^sults the wax should i)e softened l>y healinj; il. 1 1, should l)e removed fr(jm the heat and allowi'd lo become slij^liMy cooled before the aleoliol is added. The alcohol musi i)e added slowly and sliired eonstanliy unlil well mixed. If addi'd too rajiidly, t he alcohol will harden Ihe wax and if will take lonficr to mix properly. \fter colors of wax have be<'n niadi- inIo liquid foijii I hey may be mixed lo olilain lii^hler or darker shades. ( )ne coat (jf Ihe sealinu wax "paini " w ill j;i\e a Hal linish; Ihe second (oa I, an enamel ell'ect. !)<■ sure I hal one coal is jierfeetly dry before il, is handled (jr a second coat applied. \ I'ry unusual elfeels may be oblairied by jiaintinj: desijius on baskels or I rays. The bronze waxes, lihii' bronze, ^reen bron/.e, copper bronze and i^old l)ronze, may bi' used lo ^real advanla^ic. Cost of Materials The malerials for making all kinds of crepe paper baskels may be pur- chased a( ni(jst slalioners and af many dejiarlnienl slores. Thi' erejje jjaper rope, whicfi is made in three sizes, will cost abou I 1.3, 20 and .lO eenis per hank lor the 1 15 inch, ' >< inch and '4 inch, respectively. The wires are pri( id lie,L;innin;,' at 8 cenis for I he spool lo .'l."i ei'ii Is pei' dozen yard lenfiths for the heaviest weiudil. 'I'hese j)riees will vary somewhat according' to locatitjn and will be hi.L'her on tlie I'aeilic coast and in f'anada. V coni()lete price list of all materials used in Dermison craft wiirk will be sen! wllhoiil char^'c on application. Page tltirly-lmo The Qala ^ook (The Dennison Party Book with a new name) How to get the crowd "started" is easy when you put the suggestions in this book to work. There are decorations, costumes and favors illustrated and describedforSt. Valentine'sDay, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, April Fool's Day, May Day and the various Patriotic Hohdays. Price 10 cents. m-^\ 1^ The Qhristmas '^ook Full of suggestions to make Christmas merry — decoration suggestions for home, school and pubhc aifairs; gift decorations, costumes and games. The ideas for New Year and Twelfth Night parties may be used to keep up the hoU- day spirit. Price 10 cents. The "Bogle "Book New and old spooky Hallowe'en stunts, weird decorations for the home party or large hall, unusual costumes which add to the fun and spirit of the occasion: all these are shown in detail in this interesting book. Price 10 cents. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Stores and Service Bureaus NEW YORK 220 Fifth Ave. at 26th Street BOSTON 26 Franklin Street PHILADELPHIA 1007 Chestnut Street CHICAGO i East Randolph Street LONDON. W. C. 2 52 Kingsway