The complete guide to chair caning : restoring cane, rush, splint, wicker, & rattan furniture /
Widess, Jim.
New York : Lark Crafts,
2012, c2005.
Jim Widess, co-author of the bestselling The Caner's Handbook and a top authority in the field, presents a caning guide that readers will treasure for years to come. With the help of his amazingly detailed instructions and illuminating color photographs, even novices can fix virtually any piece of cane or wicker furniture; at the same time, professionals or collectors will value the hundreds of expert, time-tested tips Widess has amassed during three decades of work. Each chapter features a color gallery showcasing a variety of styles and techniques.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 122-123) and index.
The appeal and ease of using pre-woven cane -- Mending classics: time-honored hand caning techniques -- Natural look and comfort: reworking rush seats -- Splint weaving techniques for down-home comfort -- Wound up for wicker -- Tie it all together: rattan repairs and decorative wraps.
Jim Widess, co-author of the bestselling The Caner's Handbook and a top authority in the field, presents a caning guide that readers will treasure for years to come. With the help of his amazingly detailed instructions and illuminating color photographs, even novices can fix virtually any piece of cane or wicker furniture; at the same time, professionals or collectors will value the hundreds of expert, time-tested tips Widess has amassed during three decades of work. Each chapter features a color gallery showcasing a variety of styles and techniques.
Chair caning.