I've been dabbling in basketry for a few years, but always had problems soaking in the winter as I don't have the space for a trough so I use soaking bags. Wallpaper steamer! Genius! Thank you.
Thank you so much for the Willow handbook! & for your selfless work & shares! I'm just starting to grow my own willow from scratch & no experience. I find your videos, websites & the handbook amazingly helpful! Very down to earth & easy to understand. Tom in Tulla told me you would be brilliant! :) Much appreciated! Krisztina
Great video, thank you for sharing this info. I'll wait until the leaves have fallen from our willow before I cut it and will look forward to making a basket next year.
Dunno if you guys gives a shit but if you're stoned like me during the covid times you can stream all the latest series on Instaflixxer. Been streaming with my gf for the last couple of days xD
Like the video. Im interested in learning more about weaving. I collected willow rods a year ago, and am now feeling inspired to finally start. I look forward to future videos.
My gradfather used to make fig picking baskets for us,he knew a lot about weaving,and I know so little ,but thanks to You Sir I am starting bit by bit. The book is awesome!!!I In winter I am going to propagate willow near river bank ,because river is erroding it`s bank,and I intend to stop this process(since the goverment doesn`t give a sh.. about it),plus I ll get willow rods for my baskets in the future. Once again thnx a lot and greetings from Croatia.
Thank you for your videos, they are very easy to follow - I am an absolute beginner . I have been given some willow and i'm hoping to make very simple projects with primary school children. I attempted the fish but realised that my willow was too dry and brittle. I have used a steam stripper method to soften and rehydrate the willow. After steaming, how long will the willow stay flexible ? Also after steaming , do I leave the willow wrapped up in the tarpaulin until I use it . The steam has created lots of water and I wasn't sure if it was good to leave the willow sitting in it . Thank you
Hello! I have just purchased your video guiding me through weaving a skib. On the materials list, you use 40 seven to eight foot rods, I do have those but am holding them back for another project. Are they for the uprights? Could I get by with six footers? Or, is it a diameter concern? As you can surmise, I am very new at this. On another note, I find your video to be very professional--clear and easy to follow which I greatly appreciate. I'll happily use my seven footers if need be and then source more for the other projects I have in mind. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
Please could you tell me where I cut this years growth from the sticks I planted last year. Do I cut them to ground level or leave a stalk to produce a ball? Thank you.
Hi Mrsgbee, If you cut to near ground level you'll get most vigorous regrowth, otherwise cutting at knee level gives you a ball from which rods grow, and are easier to cut, but less vigorous cos the plant is growing the stem also. Try both! B
Hi, I have checked the link and it is working.Have you confirmed your email address by replying to the email you where sent after you opted in for the book.Please check your spam folder in your email account.Thanks
I've been dabbling in basketry for a few years, but always had problems soaking in the winter as I don't have the space for a trough so I use soaking bags. Wallpaper steamer! Genius! Thank you.
Glad to be of help !
Thank you so much for the Willow handbook! & for your selfless work & shares!
I'm just starting to grow my own willow from scratch & no experience. I find your videos, websites & the handbook amazingly helpful! Very down to earth & easy to understand.
Tom in Tulla told me you would be brilliant! :)
Much appreciated!
Krisztina
Thanks for the video Brendon! I've been making baskets for years now and learned a lot from this video and others of yours. Much appreciated!
Great video, thank you for sharing this info. I'll wait until the leaves have fallen from our willow before I cut it and will look forward to making a basket next year.
Dunno if you guys gives a shit but if you're stoned like me during the covid times you can stream all the latest series on Instaflixxer. Been streaming with my gf for the last couple of days xD
@Julien Riley definitely, have been using instaflixxer for months myself :)
Like the video. Im interested in learning more about weaving. I collected willow rods a year ago, and am now feeling inspired to finally start. I look forward to future videos.
Thank you for sharing your information! God Bless you!
My gradfather used to make fig picking baskets for us,he knew a lot about weaving,and I know so little ,but thanks to You Sir I am starting bit by bit.
The book is awesome!!!I
In winter I am going to propagate willow near river bank ,because river is erroding it`s bank,and I intend to stop this process(since the goverment doesn`t give a sh.. about it),plus I ll get willow rods for my baskets in the future.
Once again thnx a lot and greetings from Croatia.
Thanks for your kind comments. Good luck with weaving!
Thank you Brendan for the great tips & idea for a tool. Perhaps Santa will leave me one under the tree :). Wishing you & yours a Happy Christmas.
Thanks Sophie and a Merry Christmas to you as well
Great video. Would love the free book if it's still available but the website won't come up.
So clear and informative! Thank you!
Excellent information presented clearly. Thank you so much.
You're very welcome!
Thanks for this!
Love these videos! Willow is amazing.
Amazing, thank you for the video
Thanks Jamie,glad you enjoyed it
like the calm.
Thank you! Very helpful.
Thank you for your videos, they are very easy to follow
- I am an absolute beginner . I have been given some willow and i'm hoping to make very simple projects with primary school children. I attempted the fish but realised that my willow was too dry and brittle. I have used a steam stripper method to soften and rehydrate the willow. After steaming, how long will the willow stay flexible ? Also after steaming , do I leave the willow wrapped up in the tarpaulin until I use it . The steam has created lots of water and I wasn't sure if it was good to leave the willow sitting in it .
Thank you
What a great video. I’m excited to try this with willow from my wheeling tree. Can I please have the link to the ebook?
Спасибо!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for this information. Has helped me on my basketing journey.
I would be interested in the ebook if it’s still available!
Yes! Still available at biggreenweaving.com
Useful video thanks!
Thanks Penny,glad it is of use to you
Thankyou so much for the e-book! For some reason it didn't work to my gmail account, but I received it at my other email address.
Hello! I have just purchased your video guiding me through weaving a skib. On the materials list, you use 40 seven to eight foot rods, I do have those but am holding them back for another project. Are they for the uprights? Could I get by with six footers? Or, is it a diameter concern? As you can surmise, I am very new at this. On another note, I find your video to be very professional--clear and easy to follow which I greatly appreciate. I'll happily use my seven footers if need be and then source more for the other projects I have in mind. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
The 40 big rods are for the base sticks and the uprights, big 6 foots would be fine as it's a shallow basket. Thanks for your support too!
Wow
I clicked for the hand book but the link didn't work 😢
Please could you tell me where I cut this years growth from the sticks I planted last year. Do I cut them to ground level or leave a stalk to produce a ball? Thank you.
Hi Mrsgbee, If you cut to near ground level you'll get most vigorous regrowth, otherwise cutting at knee level gives you a ball from which rods grow, and are easier to cut, but less vigorous cos the plant is growing the stem also. Try both! B
Can't find the link for the free copy , can you send please?
Wow free book ?
Nice swandri 💯👌👍
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Hi, I can’t get the download page to load. It’s coming up blank.
Is the willow ready to use as soon as it is done steaming, or does it need to go through a mellowing process as when soaking?
Hi,yes the willow can be used after steaming
Hello from Canada’ 🇨🇦 I have tried downloading your free book every way I can think of. It still doesn’t work. Do you have any suggestions?
I might’ve missed it, or maybe it’s in another of your videos, but is there a particular season when the willow is harvested?
yes eric, all cutting and planting done in winter
Couldnt open the link?
I enjoy your video and would like a copy of your book but eather the link is not working or I did it wrong
Hi, I have checked the link and it is working.Have you confirmed your email address by replying to the email you where sent after you opted in for the book.Please check your spam folder in your email account.Thanks
I've got some buff willow, can I steam that? And if you do steam it does it need to mellow after as well or can it be used straight away?
Not sure! It's been through hours of boiling to get buff, so I imagine it wouldn't mind a sauna!
@@BigGreenArt thanks for the reply! I steamed my dry buff willow for an hour or so and went ahead with weaving and it worked well 🙂 love your videos!
Tried to get handbook but it just will not come thru--john P
Hi,have you checked your spam folder?
How come your willow hasn't got any leaves growing on it?
Hi, thats because it's cut in the winter when the leaves fall off.