Basketry
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| Basketry merit badge | ||
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| Status: | Elective | |
| Created: | 1927 | |
| Discontinued: | no | |
| BSA Advancement ID: | ||
| Requirements revision: | 2004 | |
| Latest pamphlet revision: | 2003 | |
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Merit badge requirements
- 1. Describe precautions you should take to safely use basketry tools and materials.
- 2. 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.
- 3. Plan and weave each of the following projects:
- a. a square basket;
- b. a round basket; and
- c. a campstool seat.
Source: 2007 Boy Scout Requirements (33215)
Worksheets
Merit Badge Worksheets can help Scouts organize notes, listen actively, and document their work. Many worksheets also contain links to free, online video instruction.
- MeritBadge Worksheets
- Backup copies: usscouts.org
Notes
Per the BSA: You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject. Merit badge pamplets are available at your local Scout Shop or online at ScoutStuff.org.
Help with these requirements
The Bastery kits for each project are available at your local Scout Shop or online at [http://www.scoutstuff.org/ ScoutStuff.org) and other sites. Free patterns are at: on our website. The Piedmont Planter is a round basket (made with round reed) and the Carolina Candy Basket is a square basket (made with flat reed). The 301 Rush kit is typically used for the campstool requirement.
