have a ton of dead dried out ivy vine. can it be weaved for something similar to the picture?
by Creative_Sprinkles32
have a ton of dead dried out ivy vine. can it be weaved for something similar to the picture?
by Creative_Sprinkles32
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yeah for sure. This is pretty, but also like a ton of work. best of luck
When it dries does it still remain pliable/flexible or will it just snap into pieces when you bend it?
That is for show, not practicality, that will last for about a week or until someone steps on it.
If you can get willow branches, that would be nice and strong
Just the right height to trip and break your neck, no thanks.
You will absolutely hate making and maintaining a wattle barrier like this.
I used to do that every year with supple willow and river birch branches. It did take a while to create initially, but lasted just fine for several months. Ivy vines would probably be about the same.
It won’t last as long as willow, and won’t be as strong, but could certainly work as an expiriment!
I imagine you’ll have to soak it for a while, if you’re starting with old dried out vines I wouldn’t expect to get as tight or uniform as the photo
Looks nice. Probably lasts up to one season.
https://preview.redd.it/jpwvr6a33dvg1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=967d4a9a3bbe07939bdfa60fdc98b379b0033656
Guess I know what Im doing this weekend.
Typically willow is used because it is strong and flexible and will last a while before rotting/disintegrating. But ivy would work if it’s flexible, just probably won’t last as long
they have to be green when woven, then when they dry out they hold the desired shape with rigidity.
cant weave dry vines.
Looks nice. Grass will easily overgrow it though and it’ll be hard to disentangle.
You can, but it likely won’t last very long, depending on your climate. If you want it to last a while, you could make it and seal it with something.
Grape, wisteria, and other similar vines would be great for this. These ones harden after drying, so the fence would be pretty strong.
You could, but in a years time once all the weeds have grown under and through it you will regret your decisions
I have used my grapevines to do this!
Is this AI?
You must have time on your hands
For me, I’m not sure the time cost to create it would be worth it for a season or so but it looks awesome!
I’ve done this before and it was kinda iffy… it’s a lot of work for something that falls apart easily and degrades.
>Yes, dried ivy can be used for wattle, but it must be soaked first to make it pliable.
Soaking is Essential: Dried English ivy (Hedera helix) becomes brittle and will snap if woven without rehydration. It needs to be soaked in water for several hours, or even up to 24 hours, to become flexible again.
Best Practice: Many weavers recommend coiling the harvested ivy and letting it dry completely before soaking. This processed material is often easier to work with and less prone to excessive shrinkage than fresh, green ivy.
Shrinkage: Even with soaking, ivy shrinks significantly as it dries after weaving, which can cause gaps or unraveling. For this reason, it’s often best used for decorative or temporary structures rather than long-lasting fences.
Seems like young willow would work best for this, no?
Maybe make a big nest like the NYS wild walk?
https://share.google/images/exMI7BviRoctGZulh
Yeah! I used all kinds of vines to make this kind of weave during covid. No garden center that was open and a lot of free time.
They lasted 2 summers and then my petit asshole of a mallinois launched a coordinated attack and demolished it in one afternoon.
When you get the hang of it, it’s fun! I’ve soaked the vines and every branch that was thin enough from pruning our trees.