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- 1. Instructions to make a simple bio-degradable Ipu Whenua. Carole Wheeler Midwife [email_address] www.ipuwhenua.weebly.com
- 2. The raffia tie now goes through the base from the underside, across the inside of the basket and out the other side, pull to equal lengths each side.
- 3. I usually tie a knot at each side of the base where the raffia goes in and out to stop it slipping.
- 4. You now have the ipu whenua made. If you wish you can leave it plain or you may wish to decorate the outside.
- 5. Hapu women should not cut and weave flax, I make harakeke flowers to take to class and the women attach them to their freshly made ipu. Reshaping the bags is fine.
- 6. The finished wet bag needs to be taken apart and left in an airy place to dry, this may take 1-3 days depending on sunshine or room temperature.
- 8. To glue paua or sea shells to the lid it needs to be dry so either done at a later date, or in class I take some ready made and dry lids which I “swap” for a freshly made one.
- 10. The Ipu Whenua I made for the birth of my first Grandson Leo. I hope you have as much pleasure making yours. Best wishes, Carole.