Scotch Broom

Cytisus scoparius

Basketry

Scotch broom works wonderfully for making coiled baskets in a manner similar to pine need baskets.

Coiled basket around a soda can. The scotchbroom is dark green and the stiching is light beige. — *Coiled basket made by Peter Bauer*

Peter Bauer of Rewild Portland makes baskets out of invasive plants including scotch broom. See some of his baskets on his personal site along with workshops hosted by Rewild Portland.

Juliana of Plants are Teachers has run a workshop making coiled baskets out of scotch broom stiched with himalayan blackberry fibres.

Fibre

Sharon Kallis has processed scotch broom for spinable fibres. She details the process in this video.

Carving

Various carved spoons with varied colouring from reddish to beige to dark brown. — *Island Ivory spoons carved by Francois Lavigne*

Francois Lavigne carves cutlery and buttons out of scotch broom working. His work is for sale at McMillan Arts Centre or watch a video of the process.