Basketry Merit Badge Requirements

Requirements

1. # Copy link to requirement 1
   Do the following:
   1. # Copy link to requirement 1.a
      Explain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely to encounter while using basketry tools and materials, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards.
   2. # Copy link to requirement 1.b
      Discuss the prevention of and first-aid treatment for injuries, including cuts, scratches, and scrapes, that could occur while working with basketry tools and materials.
2. # Copy link to requirement 2
   Do the following:
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      Show your counselor that you are able to identify the following types of baskets: plaited, coiled, ribbed, and wicker.
   2. # Copy link to requirement 2.b
      Describe three different types of weaves to your counselor.
3. # Copy link to requirement 3
   Plan and weave the following projects:
   1. # Copy link to requirement 3.a
      Square basket
   2. # Copy link to requirement 3.b
      Round basket
   3. # Copy link to requirement 3.c
      Campstool seat.