Basketry

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Basketry merit badge
	Status:	Elective
	Created:	1927
	Discontinued:	no
	BSA Advancement ID:	027
	Requirements revision:	2004
	Latest pamphlet revision:	2008

Basketry requirements

Describe precautions you should take to safely use basketry tools and materials. Do the following: a. Show your counselor that you are able to identify each of the following types of baskets: plaited, coiled, ribbed, and wicker. b. Describe three different types of weaves to your counselor. Plan and weave each of the following projects: a. a square basket; b. a round basket; and c. a campstool seat. The official source for the information shown in this article or section is: Boy Scout Requirements, 2012 Edition (BSA Supply No. 34765) The text of these requirements is locked and can only be edited by an administrator. Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page.

Notes

A FREE workbook for Basketry is available here! with the maps, charts, links, diagrams, and checklists you need! Or click here to print just the Basketry requirements.

meritbadge.org has PDF and DOC versions of Boy Scout merit badge workbooks, Webelos workbooks, and Cub Scout workbooks.

1. Per the BSA: "You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject." Pamphlets (books) are at local Scout Shops and online at ScoutStuff.org.
2. "Get a signed Merit Badge application from your Scoutmaster." An online, printable Word doc file version is available.

• While Basketry is fun, it also teaches patience and the importance of reading the directions before you start.
• Note that in 2004, a third basket was added to the requirements. Allow 10-20 hours to complete the three baskets.
• Basketry may now be difficult to complete during summer camp. Consider starting the baskets ahead of time.

3a. Save the more difficult square basket for last. Buy a larger kit like the BSA Square Basket so you have more room to work.

3b. The Round basket is easier for many than the square basket. Still consider the larger BSA Round Basket kit.

3c. Camp Stool: Leave a gap between the reeds the thickness of two reeds so that you will have room for the cross-pieces.

Consider the BSA Campstool Seat kit.

Requirement resources

2. Baskets - Types of Baskets with photos - Basket Weaving FAQ
3. Basket Weaving 101 shows color phots of each step of weaving a basket.

Do It Yourself Bastetry Topics - Basket Weaving - Weaving Tips - Basketry

Basketry kits for each project are available at your local Scout Shop or online at ScoutStuff.org and other sites such as County Seat.

3a. Save the more difficult square basket for last. The Larger BSA Square Basket Kit is easier than the small one.
3b. The Round basket is easier for many than the square basket. Still consider theBSA Large Round Basket Kit
3c. BSA Campstool Seat Kit

Note: Leave a gap between the campstool reeds the thickness of three reeds so that you will have room for the cross-pieces.

The 301 Rush kit can be used for the campstool requirement but costs about twice as much as the BSA Campstool Seat.

Related awards

Art Awards Links - (Basketry is an applied art) Art-related awards

• Boy Scout Merit Badges: Architecture - Art - Basketry - Bugling - Cinematography - Cooking - Graphic Arts - Indian Lore - Leatherwork - Metalwork - Model Design and Building - Music - Photography - Pottery - Sculpture - Theater- Wood Carving - Woodwork
• Venturing: Arts and Hobbies Bronze Award - Outdoor Living History (Ranger Award elective)
• Webelos Activity Badges: Artist - Craftsman - Showman
• Cub Scout Belt Loops & Pins: Art - Music

See also

Boy Scout portal Varsity Scout portal Venturing portal

Merit Badge information

• An Introduction to Merit Badges – how to get started, who chooses the counselor, etc.
• Merit Badge Worksheets & Requirements – with the revision dates, diagrams, charts, checklists, logs, and links you need.
• Merit Badge Application – offers online resources to let you print "Blue Cards," etc.
• Merit Badge FAQ – answers dozens of questions like: Who can be a counselor? Can requirements be added or removed?
• Merit Badges Requiring Prior Approval – Certain requirements need prior approval. Most do not. Here is the list.
• Also see: Most Popular Merit Badges – Merit Badge Policies – Eagle-Required Merit Badges – Merit Badge Days
• Additionally: List of Merit Badges by Field of Study – Merit Badge Pamphlets & Libraries
• Merit Badge Counselors must complete Youth Protection Training, file an Adult Application (and Merit Badge Counselor Information Form); and be approved by the local council. (See the Guide for Merit Badge Counselors for additional details.)

External links for

• Basketry Information & Supplies
• Free Basket Patterns
• Basketry Information
• Basketry Questions and Basketry Answers!
• Native Basketry: Survival, Beauty
• Basketweaving 101
• Basketry supplies
• Very nice and inexpensive footstool kit (That was used in summer camp this year by Troop 30, Louisville, KY)
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