The Complete Guide to Chair Caning: Restoring Cane, Rush, Splint, Wicker & Rattan Furniture
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Jim Widess, co-author of the best selling Caner's Handbook, owner of The Caning Shop, and one of the field's top authorities, presents crafters with five amazingly detailed chairmaking projects they'll treasure for years to come. Best of all, with the help of a thorough basics chapter, reader-friendly instructions, and a plethora of illuminating color photographs, even beginners can complete every beautiful item. Find out how to use machine-made caning to restore an old chair, or create an entirely new one by hand. Fashion a durable and comfortable rush seat, using fiber that's twisted into long strands, or create a traditional splint-caned porch rocker. There's invaluable information on the different types of available cane, various woven patterns, and interesting rattan wraps. Library Journal This richly illustrated guide by caning shop owner Widess (Caner's Handbook) explains many of the mysteries behind chair caning, a craft with a reputation for being somewhat difficult. Projects for seat replacements, cabinet doors, and rattan wrapping of joints and handles are partnered with tips for adapting the instructions to whatever piece of furniture the user has in hand. Shortcuts using machine-woven cane are effectively explained. This book is certain to fill a demand in public libraries. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
