Longaberger Products – Things You Should Know

At Longaberger, the American spirit thrives! We see it everyday, when we walk the basketmaking floor at our basket factory, where we’re working hard to create the finest-quality hand-made baskets or when we hear from our Independent Home Consultants who are living the Longaberger Dream.

We all come from different walks of life, however, we have something huge in common —a love for things that are uniquely American and your appreciation for the American worker and their craftsmanship. Together, we’re doing our part at Longaberger to rebuild America and supporting the American Dream.

Below, highlights some important facts about Longaberger products that you might not know. View our product line Today.

Longaberger Baskets®
Features
• Made with double maple weaving and some have reinforced bottoms.
• Handmade in the USA and signed and dated by Basketmakers.
• Marked with the Longaberger logo that authenticates the proud tradition of quality and craftsmanship.

Benefits
• Maple is very strong and has great impact strength, making all Longaberger Baskets durable.
• The double maple weaving and reinforced bottoms provide added sturdiness.
• Longaberger craftspeople take great pride in their work and their signature is their personal indication of that pride and quality.

Care
• Use warm water and mild soap to gently remove soil from weaving. Allow to air dry.
• For stubborn soil on your basket, use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser with mild soap. Do not scrub as basket stain may fade. Air Dry.
• Avoid direct sunlight to reduce color fading and do not store near heating vents or damp areas to avoid drying and warping.

Good Things to Know
• Warm Brown stain is neutral and blends nicely with any fabric or decor. It provides richness and warmth to any room. Mix and match our Warm Brown stain with Rich Brown and Deep Brown.
• Basket Repair Kits and Stain Pens are available on Supply Order.

Longaberger Basket Bottoms

Features:
• Solid wood bottoms are made from a variety of hardwoods and can be sculpted into ornate shapes due to their thickness.
• Board bottoms are made from hardwood plywoods.
• Kerf bottoms have a groove slotted on the side that holds weaves in place and do not require tacks.
• Open weave and reinforced bottoms allow for functionality, stability and air flow.

Benefits:
• Reinforcements and boards create stability and strength.
• Both solid wood and board bottom baskets allow for the basket to rest on flat surfaces.

Care:
• For solid woods and board bottoms, use mild soap and water to gently clean. Dry with a clean cloth.
• Kerf bottoms that are finished with a WoodCrafts finish should be cleaned with furniture polish, spraying the polish on the cloth, not directly on the kerf bottom.

Good Things to Know:
• Board bottoms should come with felt feet (available through Supply Order or at any home improvement store) to help protect surfaces that may be scratched due to exposed tack heads.

Longaberger Woodcrafts

Features
• Made of maple.
• Finished with a water-based finish.
• Produced using narrow pieces of wood glued together.
• Come in a variety of designs.
• Lids are decorated in a variety of ways.

Benefits
• Maple is durable and beautiful.
• The finish is furniture quality.
• The construction reduces warping.
• Decorative lids allow for more personalization, interest and functionality.
• Shelves complement Wrought Iron pieces and fit with any décor.

Care
• Clean using furniture polish applied to a soft cloth.
• Warm water and mild soap can also be used if immediately wiped dry.
• Avoid direct sunlight to reduce fading.
• Engraved and heat transfer lids can be cleansed using the same methods as regular lids. Lids with decorative inserts (like metal or ceramic) may require another method, depending on the material used.
• Do not place shelves over an air vent.

Good Things to Know

• Use of red maple, a softer grade of maple, is used occasionally.
• Lids are made to fit the averages of baskets, allowing for variances.
• Lids utilize wood to its fullest, providing a wide range of color and markings.
• Heat transfers are applied using heat and pressure. The heat actually infuses the transfer onto the finish, making it very durable.
• Engraved lids will vary in depth and darkness, depending on the density of the wood fibers