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Posted by crowspice z4B IL (My Page) on Thu, Sep 14, 06 at 14:36
Okay, it is THAT time of year again; time to bring up a discussion about wreaths! A few questions to get discussion rolling: As far as woodies go (curly willow in particular), is there some way of defoliating the twigs
short of doing so manually? Or do most of you wreathmakers
do them up fresh and let the leaves crumble off once dry?
I have heard of some process of moving fresh stems into water and a cool, dark location, for a period of time(?) after which they would defoliate on their own. Anyone familiar with this?
As for using fresh stems (like sweet annie) or twigs (like willow) in a clamped ring, how does one compensate for the inevitable shrinkage that occurs with dry-down?
Any other hints or tips on using the Wreathmaster (foot operated) machine? MapleRidge Supply offers it in two formats - a crafters version and a master's version (more for thick woody stems like evergreens). Does anyone have a preference of one over another? I am doing dried flower material and woodies such as dogwood and willow - no evergreens. Comments? Insights? |
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RE: wreathmaking
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| crowspice, I wouldn't waste the time trying to get the leaves off. For shrinkage, you have to double clamp them. Make sure the stems go into 2 clamps. The wreathmaker you want is Maple rigde's wreathmaster SWM02. It is $300. Order your rings at the same time. You can do a search on this forum for my other suggestions. Good luck. |
RE: wreathmaking
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HELP...I purchased a wreathmaster a few years ago and have misplaced the instructions for adjusting it and also the size of boughs perferred for the ring size. I have called Maple Ridge Supply and sent 2 emails with NO response. Could someone please help me???
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