How to make baskets from packing tape. Weaving baskets from packing tape for beginners with photos and videos. Advantages and features of plastic bottle baskets

It is true what they say that a person's imagination is inexhaustible. Especially when it comes to hobbies. All sorts of materials are being used.
Recently, it has become especially relevant to make masterpieces from improvised materials, do-it-yourself waste.In other words, you can say this - to make the necessary out of the unnecessary. And not just necessary, but very necessary. polypropylene has recently become a favorite pastime of many masters.

The master from Turinsk (Russia) Viktor Kurmachev is fond of boxes, vases, lamps and other interior items from polypropylene waste. Polypropylene crafts are a craftsman's favorite pastime.

Victor provided his "Master class on weaving a polypropylene box"

For the base of the box, cut strips of the same length from polypropylene tape (calculate the length of the strips approximately as follows: the length of the bottom of the box + the height of the two sides + the edge bend on both sides (slightly less than the height of the side)
Similarly, cut strips, the length of which is equal to: the width of the box + the height of the two sides + the bend of the edge on both sides (slightly less than the height of the side).
For ease of weaving, cut the ends of the strips at an angle.

Photo 1. Lay strips of polypropylene on a flat surface. Secure them with a load.

Photo 2. Start weaving the bottom of the box.

Photo 3. Gradually add strips in width.

Hello dear DIYers! I bring to your attention a method of making a basket from a strapping tape. All kinds of packaging of goods are tied with such a ribbon and you can collect it in almost any store. And so let's get started!

We will need:
Materials - strapping tape
Scissor tools

Step 1
The first step is to cut strips for the perimeter elements of the bottom of the basket. The length of the strip is calculated like this - take the width of the tape, multiply by 8 + 5 mm. In my case, the width of the tape is 12 mm. 12 times 8 plus 5mm is 101mm. Then we bend them, as shown in the picture. And we begin to collect the bottom frame.

Step 2
After typing the desired length, we connect the tape.

It turns out this is the perimeter of the bottom of the basket.

Step 3 we twist the bottom across. It should be borne in mind that it is better to make the transverse strips a little longer than the width of the basket, plus two sizes per hook. Otherwise, it will be difficult to weave the last longitudinal stripes.

Step4 weave in longitudinal stripes.

And here is the bottom.

Step 5 we cut the tapes of the desired height of the basket. It should be borne in mind that half of the strips will be hooked on the upper square, and half on the bottom. Therefore, half of the tapes are cut less by the width of the tape. Next, bend the upper ends and hook the lower ends to the bottom. Having hooked everything, we pass the tape through the upper ends, longer than the perimeter by 7-10 cm.

Step 6 cut ribbons longer than the perimeter by 7-10 cm and braid the perimeter. It is better to alternate the entrance of the tape to the side of the basket. I skip two tapes at once, and then pull the third, between them, starting from the opposite side. Handles can be made from the same ribbon and braided with colored nylon cords with a reef knot. The basket is strong and lasts a long time.

In ancient times, weaving was widespread. Returning after finishing work in the field, our ancestors sat down to make wicker baskets and bast shoes for their large family. Now rare craftsmen know how to make wicker containers with their own hands, and only tourists are interested in bast shoes. Baskets sold in stores are only good for decoration. Truly strong and durable baskets for household needs can be woven by yourself, following the instructions of the diagram. However, the bast traditionally used for weaving is no longer found. That is why weaving baskets and - a durable and inexpensive modern material - from packing tape - has gained popularity among needleworkers.

Learning how to weave baskets from packing tape step by step

To weave a basket for 7-8 liters, you will need quite a lot of polypropylene packaging tape - 72 meters. You can buy it in stores specializing in packaging. Cut it into strips of 2 meters, in total there will be 36 pieces. It is better to immediately cut the ends of the ribbons obliquely so that it is more convenient to weave. To do this, you will need a sharp knife or large scissors.

On the four strips, mark the middle using a measuring tape and a pencil. Then step back on both sides of the mark of 15 centimeters twice, also marking the points. On all remaining strips, mark only the middle.

Making the bottom of our basket

Weave a square cloth 18 by 18 strips, interlacing them in a checkerboard pattern. Its sides should be 30 centimeters each. Fasten the corners of the square with a stapler. Next, bending one of the sides of the cloth in the middle, start weaving the first corner of the basket. Weave the area of \u200b\u200bthe corner 9 by 9 strips and also fasten the edges with a stapler.

Do the same for the second, third and fourth corners. Each fasten with stapler staples. When the corners are ready, turn the basket upside down and carefully pull off the corner strips to remove the gaps. Measure the sides and diagonals of the product with a tape measure, check how evenly it is woven. If necessary, loosen or, conversely, tighten the weave to smooth out the bumps.

Weave the edges from start to finish

The second part of our master class is weaving the edges. Turn the basket over again. Weave the walls to the intersection of the marks and strengthen with staples.

Now you need to determine where the edge of the basket will be located. At the place of the intended edge, begin to bend the strips, and hide them inside the weave, weaving in the opposite direction. When you reach the lanes with marks, stop. Do the same on the other side of the basket.

Stretch the resulting edges. After the broach, the protruding strips should be woven to the end through the entire product. When you're done with the edges, do the same for the sides. When the strips are firmly woven, the sides are aligned and stretched, the staples can be removed. Hide any short ends of the strips by trimming them if necessary and tucking them under adjacent strips. At the places where two ribbons meet, do exactly the same as last time, hiding the shorter section under the long part of the other ribbon.

All ribbons are woven on the outside, only those that should be woven inside remain. It is not so convenient to do this, therefore it is better to thread them, as shown in the photo. After that, you can weave them into the outer layer. With each layer, weaving the stripes becomes more and more difficult, so take narrow pliers or tweezers to help. Hook the edge of the tape with the working part of the pliers and pull it out.

Weave a handle at a certain interval

It remains only to make a pen. This is a rather complicated part of the work, which may not be clear to beginners, but if you follow the instructions exactly, everything will be in order.

Cut the tape into 16 strips of one meter. Weave two pieces to the left and right of each corner on the edge of the basket. Then repeat, this time on the inside. You will get a total of eight woven strips.

From these strips you need to weave a handle. Weave the strips together, going in a circle. Don't be discouraged if you don't succeed the first time.

When the shape of the handle is ready, try it on, attaching its end to the other edge of the basket, where each of the strips should be woven. Pull the strips of the handle well and attach it to the opposite edge of the craft, weaving all the strips to the end. For greater rigidity, add the remaining eight strips to the weave of the handle.

Here is a solid homemade basket. With such a basket it is convenient to go for mushrooms in the forest, it is easily washed from dirt, and the material from which it is made will allow it to serve you for a long time.

You will find other types of wicker baskets, as well as other various products from packing tape, in the videos in the next section.

Video on the topic of the article

Then she stopped by a furniture factory, persuaded me to sell me 100 m of polypropylene tape and started the creative process.
Here is the result: the manicure is over, on the right hand all the fingers are in calluses, the neck does not unbend, but on the other hand I am the happy owner of a chic basket woven with my own skinned hands. And yet, you can put yourself another plus sign - another mastered technique, another difficult and interesting material.

It is night outside, so the colors are slightly distorted.

I didn’t reach the handle a little, but for the first time it’s quite acceptable.

But this view just fascinates me.

The material is inexpensive, 100 m cost me 130 rubles.
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Basket weaving from packaging (polypropylene, strapping) tape

Basket made of packaging (polypropylene, strapping) tape for 7-8 liters.

We cut 36 strips of 2 m each. For the convenience of weaving, we cut off the ends immediately at an angle.

We mark with the help of a tape measure and a pencil on 4 strips the middle and 15 cm each in both directions 2 times. On the remaining strips, for convenience, we mark only the middle.

We weave a square of 18x18 strips with sides of 30 cm. There are 4 strips marked along the edges. We fasten the corners with a stapler

Weave the first corner of the future basket. We divide the side of our square in half and weave 9x9 strips. Align the marks and staple.

One corner is complete.

Weave the second corner.

All four corners are ready, aligned with the marks on the tapes and stapled together.

We turn over. The bottom of the basket is ready.

We stretch the corners of the basket so that there are no large gaps.

The corners are extended.

We measure the sides and diagonals of the bottom. If somewhere else we tighten or loosen.

We turn the basket over and weave the sides above to the intersection of the marks, staple.

The parties weaved.

We determine where we will have the edge of the basket and begin to pick up the strips.

One by one.

To the strip with marks.

At the same height, weave the other side of the edge of the basket.

We stretch the edges.

After pulling the edges, weave the strips to the end through the entire basket.

The edges are woven to the sides.

We bend and weave the strips as shown in the photo, tighten the edge so that it is even.

On both sides, when pulled up, weave the strips to the end. You can already remove the stapler staples.

Weave to where enough is enough and cut so that the tip can be hidden under another strip.

Hidden, and nothing is visible, neither outside nor inside.

In the same way, we hide the tails when two ribbons meet.

The ribbons that were bent outward were woven, there were ribbons that should be woven into the inside of the basket.

But it is extremely inconvenient to weave inside. Therefore, we thread them as shown in the photo. (second tape from the left)

And weave it outside.

Weave the ribbons to the end.

With each braided ribbon, the basket becomes stronger, and sometimes you have to use a tool.

We braid the other side.

We turn to the most difficult part of the product - the handle. We cut 16 strips of 1m.

Weave on the 2nd strip from the edge to the right and left.

From the outside and from the inside. A total of 8 strips.

And we begin to weave a pen. Weaving goes in a circle. It might not work the first time.

We determine which strips should go where and weave the handle into the other side of the basket.

We stretch and weave the strips to the end.

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To stiffen the handle, weave it again with the remaining 8 strips.

The basket is ready.

In the next MK we will weave a gift basket of this shape, only smaller.

It took the craft:
- Tape 15 mm wide and 0.8 mm thick. - 88 meters (36 lanes of 2 meters and 16 of 1 meters)
- Staple staples 10 pcs.
- Time 4 hours.
Tool used:
- roulette
- pencil
- stapler
- anti-stapler
- narrow pliers
- scissors
Thanks to all!
This is an industrial packing tape. Goes in bays winding up to 3 kilometers. It comes in different colors, but unfortunately I only have white now. I understand that this tape for upholstery of greenhouses is sold in any department for gardeners. My sister, when she worked at the post office, brought a lot of such ribbons of different colors. She then wove bags and baskets for the whole family.
Now the material is different! About 17 years ago I wove a pester from that ribbon into two buckets. Operated every year in winter kept outside, still like new.

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FIRST STEP. To perform, you need strips: 13-length 1m.15cm, 26-length-60cm (13 on one side and 13 on the other side), 17-length 1m10cm. We press the edge with a load so that it does not slip and we begin to weave with colored stripes (13 pieces). Next, we weave 17 strips 1m10cm long, this will be the bottom of the basket. We move the ribbons tightly towards each other and again weave the side of the basket (13 colored stripes). 13 colored stripes determine the height of the basket and the right and left sides.

STEP TWO. We make a frame from steel wire; it is determined by the bottom of the basket. In the photo, the bottom of the basket is white. Make an inflection in front of the colored strip on both sides and lift the metal frame up and start weaving the frame into the side strips in a checkerboard pattern.

Side bend.

Frame weaving. Top of the basket.

STEP THREE. We begin to braid the front and back walls. To do this, take the first side strip on the right or left and start weaving in a checkerboard pattern as shown in the photo.

Braiding the first row.

This is how the strips of the front and back walls of the basket are woven. Next, the wire is closed in a checkerboard pattern with white stripes. Long 2 strips are needed on the handles of the basket.

Photo basket. Only one side is braided. (There is no difference between the front or back of the basket). When closing the wire, the strips must be pulled well. For convenience, put the basket on the floor. Insert the leg into the basket and tighten the strips and weave them in a checkerboard pattern. Weave the ends so that it is not visible. The basket will be stronger.