AboutRenee Aun Expertise I know a little bit about cordage and basic basket weaves. My knowledge of cordage also includes how to make natural cordage.
Since no expert is here, I'll try to help until someone wiser than myself comes along.
Question I'm making an Elizabethan farthingale and want to use willow for the hoops. A
neighbour has a HUGE weeping willow & can supply me with lots of raw
material. How do I process the willow for use as "willow bents" for my
farthingale?
Thanks
Kat
Answer Hi Kat,
What an awesome project! From what I've found, willow doesn't need any processing if it is fresh. If it's not a soak in warm water should loosen it up.
