Thread: Wicker chair, more a repair?

Thanks Fuzz',
Ive managed to maintain the front distribution but my problem has been any strand running from the side to the back. A quick count of holes says that it was always going to be a compromise? To do the job I ordered a kit which included a whole mess 2.5mm wide strands, some golf tees, plugs and enough 5mm to do the outside trim.
My remaining 'opportunity' is that the chairs had/have an unusual edge trim treatment.....

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..... where the outside trim was forced into each hole and trapped with a rattan 'plug'? I would much prefer to 'stitch' the trim with a loop coming up through (say) each second hole but that would be different to the remaining chair! I could of course wait for the other chair to also get damaged ....

fletty

As I said yesterday, this WIP has turned into 'just' a review of the 7 step YouTube referred to earlier. If any one is thinking of doing any traditional wicker seats, I can highly recommend following the video.
Ive just about finished my part of the project, the 'apprentice' insists on doing her share of Step 6 and so here is progress as at a few minutes ago....

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The seat base (south-west) half is complete with Step 6 making all of the open 'squares' into octagons and Step 7 which is the edge trim. I did the edge trim similar to the video BUT quite different to the other chair. If it is a problem, it will be a simple matter to redo the edge trim the same way on the other chair and it will be both a strength and aesthetic improvement as well. This chair tore along the line of pegs when overloaded by an 'ample gentleman' who will be guided to a different chair next time

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I am am quite pleased with the edge trim but also how each step straightens AND TIGHTENS the results of all of the prior steps.
Hopefully the 'apprentice' can finish Step 6 in the next few days to give me time to finish the edging and hand the chair back this weekend?

fletty

Nothing like mastering a new skill and you have done just that. It looks brilliant and should last for yrs to come.

Well, the apprentice decided to return to full time mothering and grandmothering so.....

I've just finished Steps 6 and 7........

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...... and then a coat of shellac on the wicker work and cleaned the chair with Howards' Restor A Finish..

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Job done, and I'm pleased with the result. I am however, a little peeved that someone will be sitting in it tomorrow sucking Chardonnay while I'm sucking air and Gatorade on New South Head Road!

fletty

Originally Posted by fletty

I am however, a little peeved that someone will be sitting in it tomorrow sucking Chardonnay while I'm sucking air and Gatorade on New South Head Road!

fletty

But fletty that's a self-inflicted wound
Nice work on the wickerwork

First class job Alan. H deserves the break I am sure and looking after the wee ones would be far easier.

No falling of Heart Break Hill you've had you share of spills this week........enjoy the spoils afterwards.

Very well done Alan, Come up a treat sir....Looks like a new bought one!! Cheers, Peter

Beautiful job Fletty.
Good luck for tomorrow. I think they have a special bus to help the senior citizens to the finish line.

Very nice job of weaving a new cane seat. I haven't watched the video but learned how to do the pre-woven seats from my father in the late 70's. Once done and before finishing we used a torch gently passed over the seat to burn off the fibers from the cane. It was a lot nicer to sit without being poked in the bottom by them.

Pete

Looks fab

I think you may have found a new past time 😉

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

Originally Posted by DaveTTC

Looks fab

I think you may have found a new past time 

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

He's just getting ready for old folks home Dave.

You can't polish a - though you can roll it in glitter. just sayin.