Sunday, August 31, 2014

Detailed Instructions On Chair Caning Chicago

By Mattie MacDonald


In case you want to cane a chair, it is paramount to choose between the two methods used; the hand woven method and the pre-woven method. A chair seat having holes around the frame implies that the seat has been hand-woven. On the other hand, existence of a groove in the frame of the seat shows that a pre-woven rattan has been fitted into it. However, a hand-woven seat in many cases can have a routered grove put in in order for a pre-woven seat to be fitted since hand weaving is expensive and time consuming. Below are some tips on chair caning Chicago.

First it is worth knowing that different kinds of caning are regarded to be better than others and this play a big role in the aggregate cost of the chair. Due to the inherent characteristics of different weaving materials, there are those that are used for particular patterns. However, other materials are opted for other reasons.

Though some individuals confuse between furniture caning with wicker, the two terms are not the same. Caning is refers specifically to the art of applying rattan peel and rattan cane to a piece of furniture, including the backs and seats of chairs. On the other hand, wicker, or otherwise, wicker work, denotes the craft of weaving a given number of materials, including willow, rattan reeds and other man-made paper cords.

The blind cane is also referred to as French or continental cane. The material is usually employed in a delicate weave that is not known for great strength. This explains their rampant use on the arms and backs of chairs as opposed to the seats. With the material, the weaving process is undertaken by hand and ought to be pegged in place as the artist progresses. The process renders such products expensive to come by.

It is often easy to differentiate between chair cane and rattan reed. The rattan palm pole contains sharp thorns on its outer portion. These thorns are removed before the actual processing of the bark or skin takes place. After removing the thorns, the naturally glossy bark or skin is sorted, graded and stripped into different widths by a machine and packed in coils and hanks.

It is then time to put the cane spline in the groove. Using a hammer, tap the spline gently into the groove, beginning at the front while working your way around the back part of the seat to finish at the edges. In case there exists tight corners on the seat, be sure to first dampen the cane spline to make it flexible and eliminate any breaks.

The rush exists in three different types, with the first two being paper rush (man-made), and seagrass (natural). The color of the rush remains green when fresh, though it becomes tan with age. The third form of rush, the cattail rush, is especially used in more costly and antique chairs. The component is particularly challenging and slow to weave, rendering the process more expensive. The most outstanding rush weave is a triangle patter.

In case you intend to stain it, do so after 12 hours. Ensure to seal the underside as the webbing likes to breathe. In addition, ensure to clean it using a piece of cloth to ensure that it does not become brittle. That is it, simple and straight forward. The method is particularly suitable for chair seats already having the groove in the frame




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