Care of your cane weaving
Most homes have very dry environments, so care of the new material in your chair is important. Cane is a natural product that grows in a humid jungle habitat, but when it’s used for furniture, it’s stripped of that moisture and becomes brittle as it ages. Just as you polish your wood furniture to keep it moisturized and in good repair, cane needs to be treated occasionally. I recommend a light coat of lemon oil or Howard’s Feed-N-Wax orange/beeswax oil on the underside of
Care of your cane weaving
Most homes have very dry environments, so care of the new material in your chair is important. Cane is a natural product that grows in a humid jungle habitat, but when it’s used for furniture, it’s stripped of that moisture and becomes brittle as it ages. Just as you polish your wood furniture to keep it moisturized and in good repair, cane needs to be treated occasionally. I recommend a light coat of lemon oil or Howard’s Feed-N-Wax orange/beeswax oil on the underside of
DIY Cane Chairs
Like many people, I love using Pinterest for discovering DIY projects, and getting ideas for upcycling or reusing old pieces of furniture, remnants of cloth and yarn. As a caner, I’m interested in how others may address the problem of a broken cane seat. I’ve seen many types of these fixes; some fascinate me, and some literally make me wince. One such winceable moment was when someone took a gorgeous, mid-19th century tiger maple side chair with an urn back, curved side r
DIY Cane Chairs
Like many people, I love using Pinterest for discovering DIY projects, and getting ideas for upcycling or reusing old pieces of furniture, remnants of cloth and yarn. As a caner, I’m interested in how others may address the problem of a broken cane seat. I’ve seen many types of these fixes; some fascinate me, and some literally make me wince. One such winceable moment was when someone took a gorgeous, mid-19th century tiger maple side chair with an urn back, curved side r
