8 point Spinning Star Coil Plate Basket - In Progress
This Coil Plate Basket is in progress right now. It is made of Basket Reed ( the core of rattan), and Raffia ( a palm leaf ). The coiling is done in a figure 8 locking stitch, weaving the pattern of the 8 point spinning stars in as I go. So far this plate measures 9 & 7/8" wide, and the edge is just starting to come up a bit.
I have been working on this basket since March of 2018, and need to finish it before August 16, 2018 for Indian Market.
I have been working on this basket since March of 2018, and need to finish it before August 16, 2018 for Indian Market.
Here are 4 bundles of Red Willow, that Rudy and I gathered yesterday,
12/6/2016, to start a new Basket.
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Thundering Spirits Bronze Bowl
Here is an update on the bronze bowl I will be showing at Indian Market in Santa Fe New Mexico Aug. 18 - 21, 2016. I will be in the El Dorado Hotel, in the Hallway near the lounge. Most of the clean up has been completed. I still have to remove the venting from the end of the horns, and a little more polishing to remove the last of the scratches. It is amazing how much this piece reflects the background. Once the patina is done, and sealed, then comes the weaving, which will complete this piece. It will be available for sale as #1 of 10, and maybe you will go home with this wonderful piece to cherish for a lifetime.
Thank you for your interest in my work,
Darlene Ryer - Basket Weaver - Sculptor
Thank you for your interest in my work,
Darlene Ryer - Basket Weaver - Sculptor
Thundering Spirits Bronze Bowl
The venting from the horns have been removed, the cleanup is complete, and the patina is done. I am now starting the weaving with Raffia and Basket Reed, and am using a figure 8 locking stitch, on a 3 stick foundation. Keep checking back here for the updates on the progress. There is not much time left before Indian Market in Santa Fe, so mark your calendars for Aug. 18-21, 2016.
Thundering Spirits Bronze Bowl
Here is the progress on the weaving of the Bronze Bowl. I am still weaving, and have 5 rows of the 3 stick construction done so far. I think there will be about 1 or 2 more rows to go. This is done with a locking figure 8 stitch in Raffia, over the 3 sticks of Basket Reed. Please remember it will be available for Indian Market in Santa Fe, Aug. 18 - 21, 2016. It is number One of Ten, and should have a Lazy Susan base on it. Come and see this lovely piece in the El Dorado Hotel in Santa Fe, in the Hall by the lounge, during Indian Market. Thank You! Darlene Ryer, www.DarleneRyer.com, [email protected] . Keep checking back here for the updates on the progress. There is not much time left before Indian Market in Santa Fe, so mark your calendars for Aug. 18-21, 2016.
Thundering Spirits Bronze Bowl
Here is the completed Bronze called "Thundering Spirits". This Bronze is #1/10,
and it SOLD at Indian Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in August of 2016.
Numbers #2 - #10 are still available for purchase.
Email me for price at [email protected] .
and it SOLD at Indian Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in August of 2016.
Numbers #2 - #10 are still available for purchase.
Email me for price at [email protected] .
"Thundering Spirits" #2/10
This is the Bronze Bowl called "Thundering Spirits", #2/10. It measures 5" tall
by 11" in diameter, before the weaving. It is a collaborative piece, that was designed
by myself, and the sculpture was accomplished by Rudolf Cavalier. It is in clean up right now,
and the patina is being done. Each one of these bronzes in this series will have its own
patina, as we want them all to have a unique appeal. After the patina is complete, the
holes for weaving will be finished drilling, and then the bowl will be sealed. At that
point, the weaving will begin, and it will be in the final stage of completion. If you are
interested in #2, please email for details to: [email protected] .
by 11" in diameter, before the weaving. It is a collaborative piece, that was designed
by myself, and the sculpture was accomplished by Rudolf Cavalier. It is in clean up right now,
and the patina is being done. Each one of these bronzes in this series will have its own
patina, as we want them all to have a unique appeal. After the patina is complete, the
holes for weaving will be finished drilling, and then the bowl will be sealed. At that
point, the weaving will begin, and it will be in the final stage of completion. If you are
interested in #2, please email for details to: [email protected] .
"Return Of The Ancients"
This bronze Vessel is called "Return Of The Ancients", and is #1/10. It measures 10" tall
by 8" in diameter. This is a collaborative piece. The design was created by myself,
and the sculpture was accomplished by Rudolf Cavalier. It is in clean up right now,
and next the patina will be done. Each one of these bronzes in this series will have its own
patina, as we want them all to have a unique appeal. After the patina is complete, the
holes for weaving will be finished drilling, and then the bowl will be sealed. At that
point, the weaving will begin, and it will be in the final stage of completion. If you are
interested in #1, please email for details to: [email protected] .
by 8" in diameter. This is a collaborative piece. The design was created by myself,
and the sculpture was accomplished by Rudolf Cavalier. It is in clean up right now,
and next the patina will be done. Each one of these bronzes in this series will have its own
patina, as we want them all to have a unique appeal. After the patina is complete, the
holes for weaving will be finished drilling, and then the bowl will be sealed. At that
point, the weaving will begin, and it will be in the final stage of completion. If you are
interested in #1, please email for details to: [email protected] .
Tornados Coil Bowl Basket
This Basket is still under construction.
Ancient Arrowheads Coil Plate Basket
This Basket is still under construction, but will be complete and available for sale at Indian Market in Santa Fe, Aug. 18-21, 2016.
Ancient Arrowheads Coil Plate Basket
This Basket is now finished, and available for purchase. This is a Coil Plate Basket with Ancient
Arrowheads Pattern. It measures 10" in diameter, and is woven in a figure 8 locking stitch,
using Basket Reed ( the core of Rattan), and Raffia ( a palm leaf ). It was completed at Indian Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in August of 2016. The number on this Basket is #1080,
and the Price on this Beautiful Basket is $1,500.00. If interested, please email me at:
[email protected] . Thank you.
