How to make a cube shaped box from playing cards – no glue. Instructions by Frances byrne of Stamp Owl’s Studio.
Carol made a bed base and pallets into handy shelves for craft storage.
A gallery of reuses of bed bases from various sources
A longer-life for a plastic basket A blog post by Kara from the Practical Frog Blog
Gallery of crocheted containers from various sources
Eyecatching designs and I love the Life of Popeye ethos. Instructions by PopeyeTalks-Life of Popeye
Using plastic vinegar bottles. Instructions with ideas for variations By Mine Full
I love the look of this container – perfect for marbles. Instructions by Susan
Clear instructions by Little Chuck
Instructions by Petra (I have included only the English, as I expect non-English speakers would already being using Google translate here.)
Instructions and examples from Subus, Germany (translated by Google) I like the addition of a drawstring
by Verena Stella Gompf and Cordula Kehrer I this would look great if used as a repair method instead of artistic statement – it would give added value and meaning.
Lois talks about using cardboard, how she gave up using paint in her work and the availability of coloured boxes.
I love this log basket made from cardboard beer carriers. Lois describes how she came to make design decisions.
Lois’s blog has many posts about old baskets she comes across. This one highlights her method of cleaning them.
The apple basket was the first recycled tetra pak I ever saw and it made a big impression on me. Lois talks about working with tetra pak – part of a larger post about teaching students.
Careful video instructions showing how to weave a simple basket from toilet roll tubes. Love the gold paint. By Vicky Carabalí
Beautiful sketches by Malena Skote illustrating the basics of Windmill Loop weave. The title refers to an architectural or industrial design concept that means “the shape of a building or object should primarily relate to its intended function or purpose”.
Instructions to make a box from PET bottle plastic by Miriam Mitsuko Utsumi. Includes photos of her other related woven designs for folding screen, chair, folder and more.
Simple basket using just a milk carton. Lovely design. Video by Do-It-Today
Some simple projects from bicycle tubes. Image search – various makers
I like the simple way of finishing off the rim with wire. by Rebecca Delfs
Sweet and simple. By Gitte Jensen
Overview of ChuChu loop weaving with plastics, from their Facebook page.
A selection of Tetra pak baskets and bags.
1:8 ratio Windmill loop weaving for shopping bags, Storage baskets, Laundry baskets, Wrapping paper caddy and more. by JennyWoodruff
Although possibly not reused straws – they could be. Useful techniques to apply to other projects. by i creative ideas
Baskets and Bags made out of Juice and Milk packaging – recycling, handicraft and basket making in Sweden by Konstantin Larsson.
How to make a simple basket using Windmill Loop Weaving. by Jam, DIY – Done It’s Yours
