, ( !). (In order for the willow to be supple enough to weave it has either been soaked in water for 5 days or is used green, and is therefore completely saturated. For this reason we are unable to treat the hurdles with any preservative as none will be absorbed. Some people prefer to allow the hurdles to age naturally, the hurdles age to a silver grey colour, and therefore do not treat the hurdles. If you wish, can use a preservative to extend the life of the hurdle, this should be painted on after the hurdle has had time to dry, depending on weather conditions a few weeks to a few months. here are three types of preservative that can be used, a light coloured creosote which has a harsher action and is not plant friendly, or a water based preservative which is plant friendly but not as effective. Alternatively the traditional method of preserving willow is to lightly paint a mixture of boiled linseed oil and traditional turpentine 50/50. )
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