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Willow star & ball kit (plus extra willow + fairy lights)

Willow ball and star

Willow star

Description

Everything you need to weave a fab willow star and ball! PLUS EXTRA WILLOW TO MAKE 2 x BALL & 2 x STAR Switch the fairy lights on, the star brightens up any room! Most people love working with willow once they have had a go. You need a little patience as you do have to soak the willow before starting, but good things come to those who wait! The willow ball can be placed in the garden as an attractive feature or find a home inside year round as a festive decoration. The kit includes two sets of LED fairy lights on a thin wire which can be wrapped around the star or placed within the ball. Our willow kits are an ideal way to get a feel for willow and weaving, as they are simple designs aimed at beginners. Once you have tried weaving willow, you will probably develop a new appreciation for the work that goes into making baskets and other products. The willow in our kits is very high quality and can be used to make heirloom items. If kept in dry conditions, it will last a lifetime or more. We use British willow in all our willow kits, our willow is grown in Somerset. We try our best to have as many British products as possible in our kits. The willow is 6 feet long and is sent out dry and unsoaked. Soaking the willow is pretty straightforward, our instructions will guide you as to what to do.

What's included in the price?

130 willow rods 1 x plastic soaking tubes 4 x clothes pegs 4 x cable ties 1 x pair secateurs 2 x LED fairy light set Set of instructions

What you will need

All materials and tools are included.

Duration

4 hours

Maker

Craftkits

with Craft Courses since 2021

Message the maker

Craftkits was born from a love of making things and sharing that creative process. Based on the West Coast of Scotland. I aim to create a craft course experience at home. Making something in the relaxed atmosphere of your own home can be a great way to bring some mindfulness into your life. I do my best to source as many materials from the UK as possible and I am also working towards making the materials and packaging more eco friendly. Lorna

Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Children
Wheelchair users
Hearing impaired
Christmas
School holiday workshops & activities
Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
Easter
Suitable for beginners
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
Spooky
Hen dos
Mother's Day
Romantic
Corporate days out & team building
UK Holiday

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Price:

£60.00

Postage:

£3.95

Duration:

4 hours

Quantity:

3 items left

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Reviews

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15 Nov 24'

Val reviewed: Naked Christmas Ladder Tree

"Had to chase up its delivery and although I asked for instructions, as none were included, I haven’t heard from a in response."

Craftkits responded:

"Sorry that your experience hasn't been as expected. I have emailed the instructions and provided a brief explanation for the delay in response. I do hope that you enjoy making your tree. Kind regards Lorna"

2 Nov 22'

Ewa reviewed: Naked Christmas Ladder Tree

"Great experience. Well packed kit, lovely instructions, rustic item (natural decor) but elegant at the same time! Thank You a lot for your care. "

Craftkits responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review and so pleased that you love your kit. Lorna "

31 May 22'

Linda Porter reviewed: Willow obelisk online course (set of 3)

"The Willow arrived well packaged, and are of good quality. However, I found the video very frustrating as there was no commentary. It was like a silent movie, with pointing gestures to indicate where willow needed to go, and at times the tutor had her back to the camera obscuring the process. It would have been really useful to have had hints and tips during the weaving demonstration to help improve technique, and correct problems if they occurred. The plastic envelope for soaking the willow also leaked, but I was able to seal this. Perhaps soak the willow for a day or so longer to improve flexibility. I was pleased overall with the finished obelisk, and look forward to improving my technique with the remaining two."

Craftkits responded:

"Linda, Thank you for purchasing the obelisk workshop. I'm sorry that you were disappointed with the course, I thought I would try a non speaking tutorial, with birdsong in the background, but I appreciate that this may not be helpful for learning the technique for weaving the obelisks. I have removed the course from sale for now until I can work out how better to film the tutorials, as it did prove challenging, with such a large subject. Thank you for your feedback and I hope that you enjoy making the remaining two obelisks. Kind regards, Lorna "