| Job Title |
Weaver |
| Job Description |
Weaves Baskets Of Specified Size And Shape By Interlacing
Paper Strips, Willow, Rattan, Or Other Materials: Removes Precut
Rattan Stakes (rods) From Soaking Tank And Glues Or Staples Rods
Into Solid Or Woven Bottom Of Basket. Places Completed Bottom In
Form That Conforms To Shape Of Basket To Be Woven. Weaves Reeds
Through Rods To Form Sides Of Basket. Interlaces Ends Of Rods Or
Weaves Reed Strips Through Upper Portion Of Rods To Form Braid
Around Top Of Basket, Using Handtools. May Make Solid Bottom
Boards, Using Bandsaw, Drill Press, And Carpenter's Handtools.
Cuts Off Excess Ends Of Rods, Using Cutting Shears. May
Interlace Reeds Through Stakes, Secured In Screw Blocks, To Form
Parts Of Basket, Such As Woven Bottom. May Design Baskets. May
Be Designated According To Type Of Basket Woven As Hamper Maker
(wood. Container); Market-basket Maker (wood. Container) Ii; Or
According To Material Used As Rattan Worker (wood. Container);
Willow Worker (wood. Container).
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