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Fuseaux de Lavande Made by weaving lavender stems and ribbon into a cage that holds the fragile flowers, Fuseaux de Lavande, originating from Provence, vary from simple, small designs to large versions with the ribbon woven into intricate patterns. Lavender wands are traditionally placed in linen cupboards and drawers to repel moths and keep clothes sweet-smelling.
Materials − Freshly picked lavender stems (I used 15 for the wand shown in this tutorial) − 6mm ribbon x 1.5m − thread or tiny elastic band − toothpick and scissors −
Tips ▪ Harvest Lavender in the morning, once any dew has dried ▪ Aim for stems at least 30cm long, the longer the stems, the easier they will work. ▪ Choose stems with flowers that are just starting to open, therefore most fragrant but firmly attached ▪ Always used freshly cut (more pliable and less likely to snap)
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