WICKER BASKETS

[bewted]

I have just got two second hand baskets,,,does any one know what to put on them to keep them good, eg ; varnish,,,or is there a better one than varnish as i dont particularly like varnish on wicker,,,any suggestions  ????

 

 

                                       ted

[jimmy white]

ive used water  based wood stain preservative  diluted with duramitex b4

[pjc]

whats wrong with varnish?

[jimmy white]

nothing     if its done regular   [

[DOVEScot]

I have just got two second hand baskets,,,does any one know what to put on them to keep them good, eg ; varnish,,,or is there a better one than varnish as i dont particularly like varnish on wicker,,,any suggestions  ????

 

 

                                       ted

 

Depends if it is dry or weathered wicker or whether it has previously been varnished, previousy varnished should be redone the same as it will be sealed and all you are doing is re applying the sealant, better using spirit based.

dry or weathered wicker needs resealed and can take water based varnish, paint or preservative.

I have just gutted some of mine, finely sprayed them with spirit based varnish and relined them

Beware of woodworm they love wicker baskets:'(

[jimmy white]

and the wee beasties like them too [haven for germs , a basket if not kept in order ]

[DOVEScot]

and the wee beasties like them too [haven for germs , a basket if not kept in order ]

 

Baskets really look good but I much prefer training crates, here is one I make, base slides out to clean or replace

 

 

 

 

[jimmy white]

by far better , and easier cleaned

[Roland]

Ted,

Linseed oils are best.

I have mine out in the rain at the moment. Gives them a good clean, and allows them to dry back into original shape. - Also scotches any untowards that they might be carrying.

[OLDYELLOW]

nice traing crates Dovescot

[pjc]

I wouldn't have wire sides Dovescot so any shavings, feathers etc don't all end up in the boot of the car.

 

Phil

[DOVEScot]

I wouldn't have wire sides Dovescot so any shavings, feathers etc don't all end up in the boot of the car.

 

Phil

 

I use shreaded news paper, I have wicker baskets as well but they are so hard to keep clean, I just pressure wash the crates with an anti bacterial solution through the mix every now and then

[lefty26]

do any of you know how to build these or do you have any plans on them need one to start training my birds  im 15 and very handy with my hands just need plans or something

[Guest amar]

where you from lefty26 i might be able to help you