You can straighten them with heat. Using thumb loops will help to overcome the short length problem.Ogri the trog said:I have identified mullein stems, but they're only about 14 inches tall and with quite a bend in them - not the giant straight examples that I've seen discussed.
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I had thought of that Jeff, do you use thick or thin cordage, and how do you secure it to the top of the stem? I'm nervous of crushing the stem as well so how much downward pressure do you use?Jeff Wagner said:You can straighten them with heat. Using thumb loops will help to overcome the short length problem.