What is Steamed Willow?
Brown Willow (dried) that has been placed in the boiler for a few hours to colour the bark of the willow a chocolate/black. The willow is then removed from the boiler and dried outside. We recommend the following varieties for steaming, Black Maul or Noir De Villaine. Steamed willow is used for adding colour and texture to baskets , it is also used for outdoor sculptures and hurdles. Steamed willow has to be resoaked to make the rods pliable.
