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Post by Natooke on Jul 28, 2004 1:45:18 GMT -5
Just waiting for the book I ordered to start a new project/hobby ;D The term på svenska is vide fläta or att fläta vide www-uterum.slu.se/skolgarden/tips/videflatning.htm ... What I know so far is that willow does grow here & it's not a tree that is protected, thou I would'nt deforest an area. Would any of the members here have any tips or has worked with this craft?  (book ordered via recommendation www.bokus.com & another book for making Arbours & Trellises)  |
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Post by Carolyn on Jul 28, 2004 6:00:57 GMT -5
Looks fascinating. My last name, Pihl, is supposed to be from the Swedish word for willow, pil.
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Post by Pam on Jul 28, 2004 12:31:03 GMT -5
I love this stuff but unfortunately have no knowledge on making it. It will look so good at your place! Are you going to start with a trellis or furniture?
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Post by Natooke on Jul 30, 2004 13:12:33 GMT -5
Pam ... as I read the book it talks about the Southerns (of US) making this craft furniture to this day ;D ... so you must of at least seen some of this type of rustic type Furniture out in a garden etc. My sister in-law (in Canada) makes arbers, tables, chairs etc ... their whole basement is themed with a few pieces. It's too bad we do NOT live closer, but to answer your Q I'll be doing something small just to get the feel.
Carolyn ... wish my sur name was as grad as yours ... as this book has just a chapter on all the types of willows that grow ... willows are hardy & grow from low sea level to high in the mountains.
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Post by Carolyn on Jul 30, 2004 13:14:56 GMT -5
I was watching "Ground Force" on BBC a few months ago, and they had some guy come in to build a small willow pergola and they were showing him working on it. Apparently, sticking the supports in the ground, they will actually take root and grow. It was so cool when he was done as well.
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