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How to Make a Coconut Shell Hanging Basket

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Obtain the things you'll need (below)

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Split the coconut shell (the center, hard, round part of the coconut - not the husk) evenly in half. This can be done by sawing or hand cracking - your choice.

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Bake the shell in a 350 degree F oven for around 20 minutes to dry out the "meat" and separate it from the shell.

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Remove the partially dried coconut meat from the shell. Eat it if you like...

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Measure the circumference of the shell.

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Divide the circumference by three.

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Mark hole placement for three holes approximately half an inch (one centimeter) from the edge of the lip and equally spaced around the circumference.

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Drill 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) holes at your marks.

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Tie a strand of jute into each hole. You can get more elaborate with more strands if you like but the basic handing basket needs only three strands to be functional.

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Slide beads or bored shells onto the jute for decoration.

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Gather the long ends of the jute together and tie them in a knot approximately two feet from the shell "basket". Take care to hold the basket perpendicular to your strings so that it will hang level.