How to make a simple willow basket. 

I think so too. thanks 😊

Eanan Rahy thank you so much for your kind comment

High Flying Wren I wish you luck with your first attempt at making a basket. At least you will have a good resource nearby

@@vincentlearoyd4882 thank you! :)

good luck with your project and let me know how it turns out.

👌 awesome

I've experimented with a Virginia Creeper this year after uprooting mountains of it from a relative's yard where it had invaded. I've had success doing wreaths and a sort of sculptural basket in the "random weave" style, which I find is a style more amenable than traditional weaving styles to varying thicknesses and pliability levels. If I'm not weaving it the very same day I've pulled it, I let it soak in water for at least a night before weaving, ideally somewhere where mosquitos won't breed in the water. Good luck!

I've experimented with a Virginia Creeper this year after uprooting mountains of it from a relative's yard where it had invaded. I've had success doing wreaths and a sort of sculptural basket in the "random weave" style, which I find is a style more amenable than traditional weaving styles to varying thicknesses and pliability levels. If I'm not weaving it the very same day I've pulled it, I let it soak in water for at least a night before weaving, ideally somewhere where mosquitos won't breed in the water. Good luck!

Thank you so much. I’m glad you liked it

Hi and thank you for your feedback. I collected the branches during November here in England as I had just started making these videos and as it was sparse for plant walks I made a basket instead. I’m not entirely sure when the best time to collect would be as l am not and expert on basket making and I’m sure there are some people better qualified to answer that but I did find them easily pliable and without foliage, easier to prepare. Good luck with your own creative work and let me know how you get on. kind regards, Vincent.

Dusters International Thanks so much for your comment. Apologies for the sound quality but I wasn’t aware of the issue when I filmed it.

@@vincentlearoyd4882 :-) at least you can record a video (mine are so bad I have to warn people!!) though I realise I often put my finger over the speaker, or turn my camera around, lol!) going to go out and cut a bit of willow soon

Dusters International Ha ha! Thanks again, I shall have a look at your stuff. We are all novices on here so you are not alone

My pleasure, thanks for your kind comment

Justice Bixel good luck with your project

Thank you for your comment Linda

Thank you so much

Use your eyes. You canbclearly see the willow in the video

Violasax The reason I done this video was because I was trying to find some bulbs to film for the next episode and drew a blank so decided to do some weaving instead as I was out that day and saw a weeping willow. I know it's not the answer you were seeking but it's what really happened. There are probably some more in depth videos on here that could answer your question. Let me know how you get on. Many thanks.

Violasax The sap flows in the spring.

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Can you explain what you mean by two weavers?

I collected the willow branches in winter as there weren’t any leaves on them but I’m sure as long as they are not brittle they should be fine

apologies if the video wasn’t very clear but I have seen some that may be of better use. thanks for your comment.

Apologies about the music, I wasn’t aware of the levels once it had uploaded but I hope you can ignore it and hopefully let the visuals override the annoyance. Thank for the feedback.