I haven't figured out rafia weaving so I decided to do this instead..

I was trying to figure out how to use rafia to weave a bowl but I couldn't quite figure it out (yet) and so in my consulting the wise 'google' for answers and help, I came across this great Blick video.  It uses the white paper coils sans the rafia.  I"m going to try it with my students and I'll let you know how it comes out.  In the meantime here's the video: