Tutorial on Weaving a Rectangular Storage Basket with Paper Rope

Weaving a rectangular storage basket with paper rope involves creating a sturdy and functional basket using paper as the main material. This process typically includes cutting the paper rope into equal lengths for the base and sides, weaving them together to form a square base, and then building up the sides to achieve the desired height. The basket can be customized with handles, decorations, and paint to suit individual preferences.

A beautiful storage basket made from paper twine. This is a simple DIY tutorial that even beginners can try. Once you learn this technique, you can also use other materials such as wicker or bamboo to make a storage basket using the same process. If you need a storage basket for your home, follow the step-by-step instructions below and give it a try!

The paper rope storage basket is a versatile home decoration item that can be used to organize and store various items such as books, toys, clothes, magazines, and more. It not only helps to organize and clean up cluttered items in the home, but also adds a natural and warm atmosphere to the living space. This type of storage basket is usually lightweight and easy to carry, suitable for placement in various places such as the living room, bedroom, study, etc., adding a touch of cleanliness and beauty to daily life.

Materials

• Four short strips of white 6-ply paper twine, each measuring 7cm in length
• Eight long strips of white 6-ply paper twine, each measuring 19cm in length
• Two long strips of 4-ply paper twine, each measuring 27cm in length
• Seven long strips of 2-ply paper twine, each measuring 27cm in length

Let’s get started! Try making it yourself!

step 1：

Take out the long and short strips first, and create the bottom as shown in the diagram. If you want to make a larger storage basket, just remember: the length of the long strip is equal to twice the length of the short strip, plus 6cm.

step 2：

Insert 3 long strips vertically at the bottom.

step 3：

After completion, it should look like the picture, and make sure to adjust the spacing of the long strips. Apply glue and use clips to hold it in place. Paper clips can also be used instead of clips to allow the glue to dry completely.

step 4：

Let’s start making the sides now. Stand up the paper twine that extends beyond the bottom vertically. First, weave in 4 strands of paper twine, then use 2 strands of paper twine, and finally finish the edges with 4 strands of paper twine.

step 5：

Bend the excess paper twine in the vertical direction and insert it into the gap.

step 6：

The entire beautiful storage basket weaving is complete. Let’s add some decorations to beautify it.

step 7：

Additionally, take out a lace trim and use glue to stick it onto the storage basket as decoration. Of course, you can choose other ribbons according to your preference here.

This paper twine storage basket DIY is easy to make, with readily available materials, and it is very practical and convenient to use. It is a great handicraft product. Now that you have learned how to make this storage basket, you can choose different paper twine and decorations according to your preferences and needs to create a more personalized product. Give it a try and I believe you will be able to make a basket of beautiful and practical storage baskets!