Weaving pine needle bells
I hasten to show you the wonderful work ….. who are passionate about the technique of weaving pine needles. Many thanks to the author for a master class on creating bells! At the bottom of publishing, you can also watch the video and visually verify that the weave of pine needles is a very real
If fresh needle it easily given in braiding. And if dry as it is now for me. I floated it in boiling water for a few minutes. The water was boiling and I throw back the needle is removed, and the dishes
One gets then in a plastic bag so as not to dry out. But I try to soar as much as I know that I use for weaving.
The reverse side of the work
Needles of from about 12 to 20 cm
If the work is not varnished, they will eventually lose form……possible and wash. My first job for 12 years and does not spoil. Dry the washed and again weighs. Water-based paints are a plus retain the smell of pine. But the disadvantage is that the treatment works much foam. A chemical coatings have a smell that takes time to erode and not nice. But in handling very well go to work. More drying time.
