HARDCOVER A descriptive guide of all the materials, tools, and techniques needed to repair virtually any piece of cane or wicker furniture. Includes a wealth of carefully researched historical information on the origins and evolution of seat weaving along with detailed descriptions and color photos of the processing of rattan into weaving materials. Also included are hundreds of new professional tips and advice and each chapter ends with a full-color gallery showcasing a variety of styles and techniques. Included are sections on creating new cabinet doors, speaker fronts, galley doors, wrapping teapot handles, in addition to rush seats, prewoven and hand caning, splint weave. The section on wicker and rattan furniture repair includes the decorative wrapping and knotting techniques, reweaving tubular frames, and ball foot replacements. This is NOT a duplication of "The Caner's Handbook" but rather an excellent addition to your library of chair repair books.
143 pages