{"product_id":"soak-bags","title":"Soak Bags","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolythene Soak Bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-duty 500 gauge (125 micron) polythene soak bags, designed for soaking willow before weaving and other craft applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bags are supplied with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo plastic cable ties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for securely closing both ends. For best results, choose a bag approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 feet longer than the willow you intend to soak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing enough extra length to fold and tie the ends securely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8\", 12\" or 15\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6', 8' or 10' long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 gauge (125 micron) polythene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied with 2 plastic cable ties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for soaking willow lengths before weaving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChoose a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoft, non-abrasive surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, such as a lawn, old rug or carpet, to help prevent damage to the bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLay the bag flat and carefully bunch up one end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFold the end over by a couple of inches and secure it tightly using one of the supplied cable ties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace your willow into the bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill the bag with water, ensuring the willow is fully covered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf necessary, close the open end in the same way using the second cable tie.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLeave the bag and willow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elying flat while soaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA slight slope can help keep the willow fully covered and assist with filling and draining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We recommend soaking the bags flat rather than standing them upright. Standing the bag upright increases the water pressure against the sides, which can increase the risk of leaks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Take care when handling the bag and avoid sharp or abrasive surfaces that could puncture the polythene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somerset Willow Growers","offers":[{"title":"8\" - 203mm \/ 6' - 183cm","offer_id":55732469465436,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8\" - 203mm \/ 8' - 244cm","offer_id":55732469498204,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8\" - 203mm \/ 10' - 304cm","offer_id":55732469530972,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" - 305mm \/ 6' - 183cm","offer_id":55732469563740,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" - 305mm \/ 8' - 244cm","offer_id":55732469596508,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" - 305mm \/ 10' - 304cm","offer_id":55732469629276,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"15\" - 381mm \/ 6' - 183cm","offer_id":55732469662044,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"15\" - 381mm \/ 8' - 244cm","offer_id":55732469694812,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"15\" - 381mm \/ 10' - 304cm","offer_id":55732469727580,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/4672\/9052\/files\/SoakBags.jpg?v=1769611998","url":"https:\/\/willowgrowers.co.uk\/products\/soak-bags","provider":"Somerset Willow Growers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}