A desk tray is a very useful article and is made as follows:
Bore 45 holes through the board about 3⁄8 inch in from the edge of the board. Insert the 45 spokes through these holes allowing 31⁄2 inches for the bottom. Make a foundation stand by weaving these end spokes in front of 2 spokes and back of the third spoke.
The sides are woven with two rows of three rod coil, then in double weaving until the tray is 21⁄2 inches high. Follow this with two rows of triple twist and the plaited border.
MODEL 51.—FIG. 67
SMALL SERVING TRAY
Fig. 67
Material
Board 91⁄2 inches by 61⁄4 inches. Glass 83⁄4 inches by 53⁄4 inches. Cretonne 83⁄4 inches by 53⁄4 inches. 60 spokes No. 2 reed, 15 inches. Weavers No. 2 reed.
Bore 60 holes through the board large enough for No. 2 reed to slip through easily. The holes should be one-half inch apart—19 holes on each of the lengthwise sides and 12 on each end.