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Price range: £3.22 through £40.50
Whissender willow is stouter than Black Maul and therefore not as flexible.
Whissender is widely used in basketry but is probably a variety that beginners should avoid.
Brown (dry) Whissender rods are a warm brown/yellow colour. Requires soaking and mellowing to make pliable.
Willow is sold by weight. Approximate number of rods per kilo; 3ft - 210 rods, 4ft - 155 rods, 5ft - 85 rods, 6ft - 65 rods, 7ft - 40 rods
HALF BUNDLE WEIGHTS; 3ft 4kg, 4ft 5kg, 5ft 6kg, 6ft 7g, 7ft 8kg
FULL BUNDLE WEIGHTS; 3ft 8kg, 4ft 10kg, 5ft 12kg, 6ft 14kg, 7ft 16kg
Heavy duty (1000 gauge) soaking bags. Available in various sizes. Ideal for soaking and mellowing willow rods.
Soaking & mellowing willow
2-metresft, 2-5-metresft
Contains a blend of oils and waxes with wild harvested soay sheep fleece. Use to lubricate a bodkin.
Lubricating a bodkin
4 way cleave designed to fit comfortably in a hand. Use to split a willow rod.
Splitting willow
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