
A Guide to Willow Basket Weaving
6. Soaking
Soaking and preparing your willow properly can make all the difference in the making of a basket.
Under-soaking will obviously leave the willow stiff and easily breaking, while over-soaking might make it slimy, swollen, and easily breaking as well.
Find out the general guide lines and rules of thumb for soaking and preparing different types of willow.