Newspaper Basket (Barrel-Shaped with Aged Patina and Plait Border)

Learn how to make this barrel-shaped basket, how to color the newspaper rods in a vintage style with aged patina and how to weave the plait border on double rods. What type of paper to use How to cut the newspapers into strips Which wire to use for making the paper rods and where to buy it How to make the paper rods How to color the paper rods How to prepare the paper rods for weaving How to moisturize & cure the paper rods to make them flexible Summary of all the steps to making a newspaper basket