How can I make the leaves stronger and not brittle when I dry them and put varnish? Is it possible for me to put varnish on the leaves? Do I need to soak them in water and put them under the sun?
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This all depends on what you want to weave. If you are making roof panels then you weave them in two pieces and put them together. When they dry out, you nail them to your home. They will overlap and make a strong roof for your home.
For making plates or other decorative items, you weave the leaves when they are green. Yes they will dry out and shrink a bit. There is no need to soak them in water. If you want them to last for decorations around the home you can add a coat of varnish when they are completely dry. I would use spray varnish it is a bit easier to use. You can also use a can of spray paint and paint the leaves before they are varnised. I make all kinds of items out of coconut leaves and the life span of the leaves is around 7 to 8 years before you need to make new ones.
Coconut leaves are very strong, using a sealer would be a great idea. Using a spray sealer will help coat the leaves and get through to hard to get places that brushing sealer may not.
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