This is just some of the questions
we get asked by our
customers.
If you have anything you would
like to add or
comment on
please don't hesitate to contact us.
Cane
Q
Dear Joan
After I stain my cane. How do I maintain it in good condition? i.e. oil etc. Which kind of wax/oil?
A
You should avoid putting cane or wicker in hot, dry, sunny rooms or next to heaters. Low humidity heat will dry out cane and make it brittle.
It should be oiled about once every 12 months with a mixture of one part linseed oil with 1 (or a little more) part turpentine.
First brush off any dirt with a firm vegetable brush and then apply a thin coat of the mixed oil. Using any type of sealer such as lacquer or paint, although sometimes seen, is not recommended as it does not allow the cane to breath and naturally absorb moisture from the air.
Regards
Joan
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Rush
Q
Thank
you for the rush delivered
today as per your invoice 35671.
Is it necessary to wet the rush before working with it?
A
Natural rush is soaked in hot tap water for 4-5 hours before it is ready to be used.
It can also be laid on polythene and sprinkled with water and left to soak overnight. The thicker butt ends are cut off and used later for stuffing between the layers.
Natural rush is soaked in hot tap water for 4-5 hours before it is ready to be used.
It can also be laid on polythene and sprinkled with water and left to soak overnight. The thicker butt ends are cut off and used later for stuffing between the layers.
Regards
Joan
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Seagrass
Gill Richards from Winchester added this comment 9th November 2008
Dear Joan
If you were the lady who helped me with a query regarding springs, I've just ordered what I need for the little chair so thank you very much.
I spotted a query about a seagrass novice asking whether she should wet it. If she is this much a novice, I wonder if it would help to tell her that, to keep grass pliable (especially if she is slow at work, to wrap it up while she works in a big plastic bag. It took me weeks to perfect the technique and this helped when I found the tip in an old book.
Hi Gill
Thank you very much for the tip. We will post this on the web site and send it on to the lady that was having the trouble.
This is why we started this section on the website because it is great to share our experiences.
Sometimes these things seem so simple - but only when you know the answer.
Thanks again
Regards Joan
