Spruce Bark Basket

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  • Опубліковано 21 тра 2023
  • Hiking through the wilderness I stumbled upon a large spruce tree that had recently been blown over by the wind. I saw it as an opportunity to harvest the bark to craft baskets from.
    This video follows the process as I use a knife to create a medium sized spruce bark basket. These types of projects are a lot of fun and yield a great item for use around camp.
    Since I started so late in the day, I ran out of time and was unable to attach the reinforcement for the rim. I will finish the basket another day but even without the reinforced rim it's still a functional piece of kit.
    I plan to do more spruce bark projects in the future since it's such a great material to work with. God bless!
    The knife used in this video is a Helle Sigmund.
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  • @richard_n
    @richard_n Рік тому +33

    It never ceases to amaze me how innovative our ancestors were to come up with stuff like this.

    • @MHPloni-kl5ec
      @MHPloni-kl5ec Рік тому +1

      Yes. And they were so creative and knowledgeable because they were truly connected to God Almighty the Creator. Subscribed.

    • @nelboybosque8906
      @nelboybosque8906 11 місяців тому

      im thinking it all comes to trial n' error

  • @lancehenderson7249
    @lancehenderson7249 Місяць тому

    Unbelievable how much knowledge you have about bushcraft. Great job on the basket

  • @markwilson7788
    @markwilson7788 Рік тому +17

    Whenever I watch your videos, I know it will be fascinating and time well spent. Thank you.

  • @chrishosek6636
    @chrishosek6636 4 місяці тому

    You make it look easy. Thanks for the video it made it easier to comprehend.

  • @tonymaccaroni5744
    @tonymaccaroni5744 9 місяців тому

    I just love stuff made by hand with only natural mats.

  • @user-vs2hp5vt3r
    @user-vs2hp5vt3r 10 місяців тому +5

    I really admire your respect for the nature and trying to minimise your impact on the environment when bushcrafting.
    It's good content and I'm here for it!

  • @TheDavewatts
    @TheDavewatts Рік тому +2

    Brilliant.😁👍🏻

  • @mannydawnramirez974
    @mannydawnramirez974 11 місяців тому +2

    That was so awesome.

  • @dwaynewladyka577
    @dwaynewladyka577 Рік тому +4

    That was a very nice project. Cheers and God Bless! ✌️🇨🇦

    • @KuskBushcraft
      @KuskBushcraft  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching! God bless you too!

  • @christopher8229
    @christopher8229 Рік тому +11

    I had never seen work like this. I think it's a good job to try to do it yourself

  • @erikateixeira4849
    @erikateixeira4849 Рік тому +5

    That looks beautiful! You certainly love your natural crafts. Wish they would teach these skills in an outdoor classroom! Thank you for sharing.

  • @dannysanders9338
    @dannysanders9338 Рік тому +2

    Great video!!

  • @backwoodspiper3033
    @backwoodspiper3033 10 місяців тому +1

    Riley you are so knowlwledgeable about bushcraft. Especially for your young age. It's a pleasure and a privilege to watch you work. Thanks for sharing.

  • @DroneovrCB
    @DroneovrCB 26 днів тому

    Love this highly informative video, thanks so much!

  • @squinja7000
    @squinja7000 7 місяців тому

    That's awesome. Never thought of roots being like string :)

  • @TherealRashad19
    @TherealRashad19 Рік тому +11

    Love to see the vids 👌 can’t wait to see some more, God bless🙏🏾

  • @lanecountybigfooters5716
    @lanecountybigfooters5716 10 місяців тому

    Absolutely amazing! A beautiful job.

  • @donaldhofman5257
    @donaldhofman5257 5 місяців тому

    That's what I'd like to see! A backpack out of bark!!

  • @mason74551
    @mason74551 11 місяців тому +1

    This is one of the coolest things I've seen on the internet. I'd love to see more projects and stuff like this. Thanks for sharing.

  • @judyfreed8036
    @judyfreed8036 Рік тому +2

    Great work 😅

  • @kirkterwilliger6407
    @kirkterwilliger6407 Рік тому

    Very cool Ryley, Thanks for sharing. ✌️

  • @Mutaracha1
    @Mutaracha1 Рік тому

    That's so cool I bet it would also make a good pot for a big plant, just gotta make some drainage holes on the bottom

  • @squids432
    @squids432 Рік тому +3

    Excellent. If you were in need in the back country this would do nicely.👍👌

  • @venombob3364
    @venombob3364 Рік тому +2

    really cool man

  • @advance9572
    @advance9572 Рік тому +1

    Good work brother...

  • @darrenmarrable2530
    @darrenmarrable2530 Рік тому

    Outstanding knowledge mate. Cheers from Australia.

  • @gallopingg1
    @gallopingg1 11 місяців тому +2

    TOP JOB

  • @paulglucina1184
    @paulglucina1184 Рік тому +2

    Very clever ideas there. End result result turned out great 👍

  • @nutthrower4415
    @nutthrower4415 Рік тому +1

    I’d really enjoy hearing you talk about how you learned about what it is you do. Very interesting I’d think.

  • @markcummings6856
    @markcummings6856 Рік тому +5

    One impressive project. Well done. Appreciate your knowledge and time.

  • @rodrigocappato4207
    @rodrigocappato4207 Рік тому

    Beautiful project 👌

  • @gentlemanvoc9370
    @gentlemanvoc9370 Рік тому +3

    Awesome upload! Watching here from Qatar 🇶🇦! God bless!

  • @andreascrust8606
    @andreascrust8606 Рік тому +3

    And I thought birch bark was the only useable material for containers! 🤩

  • @terrienhumain6723
    @terrienhumain6723 Рік тому +1

    God bless you.

  • @erosangelos9422
    @erosangelos9422 27 днів тому

    Bea UUU Tifull Forest Bag ,Better Than Birkin)))).
    I love it For Sharing is Caring!
    Appreciate!

  • @trendriven
    @trendriven Рік тому +3

    This one is amazing. So simple materials, such a great vibes in the video and incredible result.
    Keep going man, you are great!

  • @iamrichrocker
    @iamrichrocker Рік тому +2

    Kurk would fit into any era or generation..

  • @noxious456
    @noxious456 Рік тому +5

    very impressive! the darn skeeters buzzing around make me uncomfortable just by watching already though.

  • @BrosephRussell
    @BrosephRussell Місяць тому

    That is pretty awesome

  • @barber0611
    @barber0611 Рік тому +2

    awesome!

  • @PetePPA
    @PetePPA Рік тому +3

    Hey Ryley, great project mate really enjoy your craft work. ATB Pete

  • @snoxander6333
    @snoxander6333 Рік тому +3

    Awesome, and the bark is natural camouflage 👍🏽

  • @nm-ge4tb
    @nm-ge4tb Рік тому +3

    🙏🙏✌✌👌👌👍👍God Bless thank you for sharing your knowledge Ryley

  • @dontfearthereaper9528
    @dontfearthereaper9528 Рік тому +2

    Your craftsmanship is outstanding. I find your pronunciation of template interesting. In the south we pronounce it temp•lit. Thank you!

  • @WilliamTheDestroyer.
    @WilliamTheDestroyer. Рік тому +2

    I originally read "spruce bark blanket" and thought "Oh, a spruce bark bivy!"
    A great foraging basket all the same - gather a lot of calories and nutrients in that! Have you ever sealed one up with sap to capture rain or carry water? Lots of water in Alberta, so rarely a need for such an item, but a fun project.

    • @KuskBushcraft
      @KuskBushcraft  Рік тому

      I've sealed smaller bark container with spruce pitch before, but nothing of this size. I would like to give it a go at some point. Thanks for watching!

  • @OsborneExploration
    @OsborneExploration 6 місяців тому

    Cool video thanks!👍👍

  • @73mol
    @73mol Рік тому +2

    A very nice project, enjoyed every moment of it. i want to try this on a smaller scale for a container. Thx!

  • @kekipark77
    @kekipark77 Рік тому +2

    awesome

  • @nutthrower4415
    @nutthrower4415 Рік тому

    Very impressive 👍

  • @Mr.No-wo2cp
    @Mr.No-wo2cp Рік тому +2

    You think if you had a big enough piece of spruce bark like this with this kind of frameless construction that you could make a boat and it'd be sturdy enough to go fishing?

    • @KuskBushcraft
      @KuskBushcraft  Рік тому +1

      Spruce bark canoes were historically used to travel across water. I think a frame would be necessary in order to maintain the shape and to add structure to the vessel. Without the frame I feel the bark would crack.

  • @andrewwehunt2544
    @andrewwehunt2544 Рік тому +1

    Nice!!

  • @hunter50756
    @hunter50756 Рік тому +1

    Great basket. I've never seen someone do something like that.

  • @Thankyou_3
    @Thankyou_3 Рік тому +2

    Awesome video sir, you make it so entertaining to watch. God bless you and the province of Alberta with Danielle Smith 😀

  • @searchingforwonder
    @searchingforwonder Рік тому

    Such a creative endeavor, loved the end result, thanks for sharing.

  • @charlieredeemed
    @charlieredeemed Рік тому +3

    Awesome!

  • @z.4737
    @z.4737 11 місяців тому

    Good doing my Bro.

  • @abstractgamer8543
    @abstractgamer8543 Рік тому

    I know its not practical but it would be entertaining to see a set of armor designed in this fashion.
    Thanks for putting the time and effort into making this video i will retain and share this knowledge.

  • @CampingwithSamBananas
    @CampingwithSamBananas Рік тому +3

    Great video man. I always learn a lot from you. Cheers!

  • @Nunya_Binness
    @Nunya_Binness Рік тому +2

    Very ingenuitive!👍🏽

  • @Mr.No-wo2cp
    @Mr.No-wo2cp Рік тому +2

    Yessir, God bless 🤠👍

  • @kingrafa3938
    @kingrafa3938 Рік тому +2

    Great job Ryley 👍

  • @luisyonermurillohachito3639
    @luisyonermurillohachito3639 Рік тому +1

    Calentando en fuego 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 no es más flexible??

  • @marygracepruet6803
    @marygracepruet6803 2 місяці тому

    Come ON this is the beeeeeeeeeeest!! Where did you learn all of this???

  • @bushcraft_crush2455
    @bushcraft_crush2455 10 місяців тому

    Amazing 😮

  • @thecapricorn888
    @thecapricorn888 Рік тому

    impressive !!!

  • @BlackWood74
    @BlackWood74 Рік тому

    Je viens de France et c’est incroyable

  • @isvaraov
    @isvaraov Рік тому +1

    Your beard is epic

  • @streeterboyzoutdoors
    @streeterboyzoutdoors Рік тому +2

    Very cool well done

  • @geac9100
    @geac9100 11 місяців тому

    Gloves would help greatly!

  • @szeryf7983
    @szeryf7983 Рік тому +2

    Super 😀 dziękuję pozdrawiam serdecznie 🤗👍👏💪🐺🐾🏞️🥇☕🍰🧸💚🙌

  • @onyxbladee
    @onyxbladee Рік тому +2

    Amazing video as always.
    Do you think u could put a spruce root handle on the top with some additional support for the rope holes?

    • @KuskBushcraft
      @KuskBushcraft  Рік тому

      I think a handle would be very doable 👍

  • @charlesleblanc6638
    @charlesleblanc6638 3 місяці тому

    Very interesting .. You must of wanted to make a BB Canoe at one point, or already have ?

  • @berrnisimon9785
    @berrnisimon9785 2 місяці тому

    The roots of the spruce can be used for a Cord.

  • @_stardust62
    @_stardust62 Рік тому

    I wonder how well this will age after ten or twenty years?.....or more!

  • @mini_bunney
    @mini_bunney Рік тому +2

    that's a nice looking basket, would like to make one too at some point!
    have to admit that the amount of mosquitoes was freaking me out by the end D:
    did you bring some repellant or do the mosquitoes not care about you at all? I usually end up having a bunch of them landing on me at the same time, trying to suck me dry during summer...

    • @KuskBushcraft
      @KuskBushcraft  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching! It was a fun project to make.
      I wear insect repellant. Between the mosquitoes and biting midges the repellant is almost a necessity.

  • @mowing200
    @mowing200 Рік тому +1

    ❤❤

  • @felixroner3648
    @felixroner3648 9 місяців тому

    Looks amazing and what knife are you using?

  • @cedricdeheynwoeste
    @cedricdeheynwoeste Рік тому +1

    👍

  • @KenGray
    @KenGray Рік тому +1

    How did you tie off the ends.

  • @sumitkanojia3648
    @sumitkanojia3648 Рік тому +2

    Hi sar

  • @arastoo.202
    @arastoo.202 Рік тому +1

    👍✨💥💐🌟💯

  • @grantthompson6492
    @grantthompson6492 11 місяців тому +1

    Would it be possible to waterproof the inside?

    • @KuskBushcraft
      @KuskBushcraft  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes, using spruce resin combined with a few other natural materials it would be very doable. I plan to make a waterproof container soon using spruce bark. Stay tuned!

  • @nevillesavage2012
    @nevillesavage2012 Рік тому

    Would the bark reconstitute and become more supple if you soak it first?

    • @KuskBushcraft
      @KuskBushcraft  Рік тому +1

      When it dries it becomes hard like wood. I'm not sure if it would fully rehydrate and become soft again. I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for watching!

  • @patriciamoody3137
    @patriciamoody3137 Рік тому +1

    Wondering why you call it a template.

    • @KuskBushcraft
      @KuskBushcraft  Рік тому

      I misspoke. Should've been calling it a pattern. Not a big deal though, I'm sure everyone knew what I was implying.

  • @seedy-waney-bonnie4906
    @seedy-waney-bonnie4906 Рік тому

    Ever make Bark Bread?

  • @user-zh3pn2xy8u
    @user-zh3pn2xy8u Рік тому +1

  • @CliffBailey53
    @CliffBailey53 Рік тому

    It's too bad that you didn't harvest any of the wood from the tree. The section under the bark you exposed would be great for multiple woodworking purposes

    • @KuskBushcraft
      @KuskBushcraft  Рік тому

      I plan to go back and harvest the wood. 👍 Thanks for watching!

    • @CliffBailey53
      @CliffBailey53 Рік тому

      @@KuskBushcraft Thanks for the reply. I really enjoy your videos. I hated the thought that that tree was not going to be used for something. It was such a magnificent one.

  • @chiraqblicky5899
    @chiraqblicky5899 Рік тому +1

    Why did you buy a new knife? Why did you make a bark basket?
    “Well… it all started at 4am…”

  • @arknark
    @arknark Рік тому +2

    second teehee

  • @_007B
    @_007B Рік тому

    Never cut with downward force toward yourself.

  • @thimpap4564
    @thimpap4564 Рік тому +2

    First view and the first comment!

  • @darinchamberlain7304
    @darinchamberlain7304 Рік тому

    BAMF

  • @Icyy9O
    @Icyy9O Рік тому +1

    awesome