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Do you own damaged and dusty looking cane chairs, which have to be restored to their original glory? The wicker home wares like the rattan and cane furniture are the cool home décor trends in Hobart, so the damaged ones can be re-caned to be restored and put to their former usage.
Owing to its relaxed and distinctive look, lightweight nature and versatility – the cane and rattan furniture are easy for working into its interior styles, which include the Bohemian, Scandinavian and Coastal styles.
The furniture re-caning experts ardent in the trade in Hobart, are aware of the exact steps for restoring the damaged rattan and cane furniture, following the step by step guide to fix up a cane chair. To work on the project flawlessly, the professionals use their toolbox comprising of –
• Chair Cane
• Fabric Scissors
• Upholstery Fabrics
• Staple Gun
• Sandpaper
• Electric Drill
• Threads
• Pins
• Sewing Machine
• Measuring Tape
• Pegs
• Sponge
• Sharp Knife
• Wire Wool
• Linseed Oil
• Methylated Spirits
Step 1 – Removing the Old Cane
First, the professionals carefully drill into each hole at the original cane’s angle it was weaved through for removing the brittle cane. As soon as all the holes have been drilled, and stray brands pulled out – now it is time for stripping the wooden frame.
Step 2 – Removing the Patina
The patina finish is the result is of years of wear and, and it becomes the most sought after look, and that is how the antique piece gains value. Based on the original lacquer finish’s condition, the patina is preferably left behind. If the finish is to be removed for painting the wicker furniture, then the professionals follow several methods for doing it.
The first method is soaking a ball of wire wool in the methylated spirits and cleaning away the lacquer. The method is effective, regardless of being time-consuming.
Another method is scraping away the lacquer using a sharp knife. Being trained in the field, they are well aware of the skills of not cutting into the wood. So, they use both hands for holding the knife at a 90 angle. After most of the lacquer has been scrapped off, then they use 100-grade sandpaper for sanding it.
Next, they apply a wood protector, like linseed oil using a cloth, and build it up to the desired density. Usually, two coats are enough if the wood has to be close to its natural colour.
Step 3 – Starting with the Needed Weaving
The cane is weaved at six stages.
The first stage is the vertical strands series passing through the opposite holes from the seat’s front to the back rails. As they weave on, they ensure pegging it that forms the second stage.
In the third stage, with the horizontal strands set passing from side to side through the opposite holes is followed, and then a repeat set of vertical strains is added, which is laid slightly to the first vertical set’s one side from front to the back rails.
Now it is the fourth stage when weaving begins. Through the side holes, the second horizontal strand set is passed, just as before. But this time, the weaving strongly binds the other three strands together.
These first four stages are termed “settings”. Now it is time to start with crossings.
Diagonally Weaving
Now at stage five, the diagonal strands are woven through the squares as the settings have been created. It does not matter whether the first diagonal is running from right to left or left to right – whatever is done first, the opposite set will be at stage six.
When a star pattern has to be achieved, then the two methods are followed. The first method is European, where the “steamer” method is used, which entails weaving simultaneously both the horizontal cane strands. Another method is working on the squared, small and flat area.
Just because the cane furniture is made of natural fibres, so before sending the damaged pieces to the landfill or for replacement, keep in mind, they can be re-caned and again used like previous. So, to restore life back to them, you have to consult the professionals and leave the caned furniture under their care, since they are the specialists excelling at the cane and rattan re-caning trade in Hobart.