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Your willow will have been handled 20 times or more before it reaches you. It is a very labour intensive crop but we enjoy what we do; we hope you will appreciate the time taken to produce a quality product.

We do have a Lantern Kits available to make 4 different lanterns – Moon, Star, Triangular and Globe lanterns. This kit includes Willow, Bamboo Poles, Tissue, Glue, Masking Tape, Wire, 4 Tea Lights, Soaking Bag and an Instruction Leaflet.

Brown willow is natural unprocessed willow with bark on that has been dried. Brown willow needs soaking for approximately one day per foot of rod length and therefore needs a little fore planning.

Musgrove Willows are proud to offer a range of willow ‘wicker’ coffins that reflect the unique landscape of the Somerset Levels

Here at Musgrove Willows to make 12” (30cm) diameter and 2” (4cm) depth Willow Wreath/Hoop we would use 7ft Brown or Green Willow.

Buff willow is a smooth toffee/pine coloured rod with no bark. All buff willow needs to be soaked as follows in cold water.

White wet strength tissue should be laid over your willow frame. You could put cling film over first to make things easier but this is not necessary. There are two different ways of applying the tissue.

Making your own Living Willow structure can be highly rewarding and at Musgrove Willow we have put together what willow is perfect for the job