Wicker furniture is a wonderful addition to any indoor or outdoor setting. Wicker is both a unique and comfortable material that can easily be home made at low costs. You do not have to be an expert weaver to make an attractive, safe wicker furniture piece. In fact, the added personal touch of a homemade wicker chair can add life and value to any home setting. Follow these easy steps when you want to try to create your own wicker furniture chair with a back support and everything.
Step One: Gather all necessary materials:
Before anything else, you will want to visit craft as we all as outdoor home and garden stores to purchase the wicker itself. There are various types you can choose from but the most common and easiest to work with is rattan. All Rattan, reed, bamboo, and other weaving materials come in a variety of shapes and sizes which will automatically help beginning weavers. For a standard outdoor wicker chair be sure to purchase the following: a wicker material (including the frame for the chair), a tape measure, screws of various lengths, a drill, hammer and nails, as well as wax, satins, and a paintbrush or two.
Wicker Futon Frame
Step Two: Lay the primary wicker threads accordingly:
After you have all your supplies, you are going to lay the strips of ratten along the frame you purchased to outline the seat or back of your chair. Use small nails to attach them and be sure that each thread is evenly spaced and parallel to one another. (Allow a small gap between each piece).
Step Three: Wave all the perpendicular threads:
Using threads of equal size, nail one end to a third side of the frame so that the new thread lies perpendicular to the laying ones. Alternating over and under, weave through the other threads. When this is complete, nail the other end to the inside of the frame in the same manner. Keep in mind that the goal is to have as few gaps as possible.
Step Four: Secure your frame:
With all wicker pieces now through the frame, you want to double check that each thread is nailed properly in place and is sturdy enough to withhold pressure. Each piece should be tight but not too tight because wicker that's too tense can easily snap or break when under pressure. Allow for the ample amount of time for during and do not continue staining until the material is no longer damp.
Step Five: Stain and treat your wicker appropriately:
Use a paintbrush to apply wicker stains to the frame and threads of your newly woven chair. In between each coat you should allow for complete drying to take place. Be sure to do your homework and consider the ways in which you can weatherproof your new wicker furniture. Please note that it can become weak and unsafe in the matter of years if you don't keep up with its maintenance.