Black Ash Basket Kits
by Eric J. Taylor
Eric makes many of his baskets that he teaches available in kit form that can be made at home. He personally makes all the materials in your kit and are “made-to-order” so lead times may be lengthy. We recommend that you email Eric with your kit request and put off paying for it until completion of your materials.
Purchasing a Kit and Mold
- You have the option of purchasing a KIT only or KIT & MOLD.
- When checking out, you can pay by Credit Card (PayPal) or by Check. Simply make your selection in the 'cart' then submit.
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To help defer costs of the larger, more expensive baskets, some Molds can be "rented" and will be defined in the listing
Note: In Checkout, you can either pay by Credit Card via PayPal OR you can select box to pay by Mailing a Check.
The "Classics"
- These baskets have stood the test of time. Many of the designs go back to the early 2000’s and to this day, are still too popular to retire.
- Classic lines and shapes—the foundation of the Cottage Style
- Made with hand-pounded American Black Ash
- Bases, Steam-bent rims & handles made by Eric out of Cherry
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The new Legacy Collection
The latest Legacy Series has been decades in the making. feature stark contrasting handles made from Black Ash layered between two pieces of Cherry. Weavers and Uprights made with hand-pounded black ash and Cherry for the base and rims.
- Baskets available to make at Eric's McMinnville Workshop: 10" & 12" Oval, Tissue Caddy, Letter, Hot Pepper, 10" Tub and Sewing Basket (See Gallery page for line of Legacy Baskets)
- Baskets available in kits: 8" Oval Swing and 5" & 8" 'Tall' Tubs
Cottage Round Swings
Because Eric was creating his own style, he needed to stay strict with his varying shapes and handles so he could solidify his own “Cottage” look. Therefore, he intentionally avoided creating round baskets which are traditionally Nantucket.
However, having developed many baskets with varying shapes and handle styles over two decades, thereby solidifying his own “Cottage Style,” it was time to make some round baskets and his own nesting set.
- Current sizes in the series: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10-inch
- Sizes available in kits: 2, 3, 4 and 5-inch
Mountain & Tub Series
Because Eric was creating his own style, he needed to stay strict with his varying shapes and handles so he could solidify his own “Cottage” look. The Mountain Tub series was towards the beginning of defining his own style.
- Current sizes in the series: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9-inch
- Sizes available in kits: 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9-inch
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the Smalls
Miniatures of the full-size baskets
- Eric is always adding a "Small" version to one of his baskets
- Have no more space to collect baskets? These will squeeze in anywhere
Kits taught at conventions that can only be made at McMinnville Workshops...
- Carrier 12"
- Box Car #4
- Flatware
- Presentation Tote
- Bungalow Tote
- Smalls Desk Tray
- Towering Tote
- French Bread
- Garden #1, #2 and #3
- Handbag
