Recently, furniture made from natural materials is gaining more and more popularity. It is beautiful, environmentally friendly, has a special warmth, is durable, does not cause allergic reactions, creates a special atmosphere of coziness and comfort. Wicker products occupy a special place in the furniture market. But furniture made independently is considered a special chic and a source of pride.
It is beautiful, environmentally friendly, has a special warmth, is durable, does not cause allergic reactions, creates a special atmosphere of coziness and comfort.
Made by hand, such furniture has advantages and certain disadvantages. Among the undeniable advantages:
- light weight, allowing you to move to any place of the premises or territory of the site;
- does not require special care: it looks elegant and fresh, if it is periodically wiped with a damp cloth or sponge, this simple procedure protects the product from cracking;
- fits perfectly into any interior, giving lightness and sophistication;
- environmentally friendly, does not emit substances harmful to health into the environment;
- with properly executed weaving - durable and strong;
- full scope of fantasy for home craftsmen;
- significantly save the family budget;
- the opportunity to learn the skills to organize your own small profitable business.
Made by hand, such furniture has advantages and certain disadvantages.
With the unconditional advantages of wicker furniture, there are also disadvantages that must be taken into account:
- afraid of high humidity: can not be left outdoors in bad weather;
- at the same time, the scorching sun will not do any good either: the furniture will dry out, warp, lose its appearance, which will lead to a reduction in the service life.
The small weight allowing to move to any place of the room or the territory of a site.
Deciding on design and construction
Structurally, wicker furniture happens:
- frameless,
- frame.
Fits perfectly into any interior, giving lightness and sophistication.
For a frameless design, it is enough to use sticks. They perform the function of rigid ribs. The difference between frame products is the presence of a metal base; steel bars are used for it. Weaving, as it were, "sits" on them. The stability and rigidity of the wooden structure is given by wooden poles.
It does not require special care: it looks elegant and fresh if it is periodically wiped with a damp cloth or sponge.
If home craftsmen take their first steps in weaving furniture, you should not take on complex products: it will be extremely difficult for an inexperienced craftsman to complete them, which will lead to numerous mistakes and disappointments; you need to start with the simplest ones, which make it possible to master the necessary skills.
In order for the product to turn out to be of high quality and durable, you need to properly prepare the raw materials.
Furniture has several types of weaving:
| Type of weaving | Distinctive features |
| single | Simple weaving is easy to master: each branch alternately braids all the racks of the frame. Usually used as the main method of making wicker items. Gives additional strength, keeps the shape of the product. |
| Openwork | Weaving is used in decorating furniture, giving a special chic and originality. With its help, waves, corners, ovals, crosses, rhombuses are made. Requires perseverance, attention, accuracy. Before execution, you need to decide on the ornament, weave several single rows, then choose a decoration method. The most commonly used straight openwork with stripes-gaps. Quite a complex type of work that requires significant skills. |
| Combined | This type is a combination of single and openwork weaving in their varieties. The design of wicker products with combined weaving is "aerobatics" and indicates high level skill. |
Environmentally friendly, does not emit harmful substances into the environment.
Necessary materials
For the manufacture of furniture from the vine will need materials. It is worth noting that they can be different, and many are exotic and inaccessible to us: banana leaves, bamboo, water hyacinth, seaweed. But most of the furniture is made of rattan, willow twigs, bird cherry, alder, raspberry, hazel vines.
Experts say that it is possible to harvest raw materials in the spring.
IMPORTANT! If you decide to use a vine, willow and bird cherry, which are particularly flexible and plastic, are best suited. Bird cherry is especially good in this regard.
With proper weaving, it is durable and strong.
Excellent decorative elements are colored pillows, rugs of various colors.
Preparation of raw materials for robotics
In order for the product to turn out to be of high quality and durable, you need to properly prepare the raw materials. Most often it is willow twigs.
- For weaving, you can harvest material that is collected from living trees in the absence of buds, the most suitable time for harvesting is late autumn. It is necessary to be in time before the first frosts - such raw materials are easy to clean and store dry.
- Experts say that it is possible to harvest raw materials in the spring, but you need to remember that you need to cut the rods before the buds begin to swell, if you are late, green leaves will appear on the new furniture.
- It is necessary to conduct a kind of test for flexibility. The cut branch must be bent: if it does not break, then the raw material is suitable for work. A thin vine used for small binding of products is considered to be of high quality.
The opportunity to learn the skills to organize your own small profitable business.
Required Tools
For weaving furniture from a vine, many tools are not required, but there should be:
- knives and secateurs;
- tape measure and measuring tape;
- various templates.
Afraid of high humidity: can not be left outdoors in bad weather.
This is a necessary minimum, with the help of such a set of tools you can weave simple and small-sized products.
The difference between frame products is the presence of a metal base; steel bars are used for it.
Manufacturing process: technology and nuances in manufacturing
In order not to lose interest in weaving furniture and not to spoil a large amount of material, you should not immediately "swing" at large and rather complex products - a sofa or a table. It is better to start with the simplest braids, such as chairs. It consists of several elements: lower bench, seat, backrest, armrests. Willow sticks with a diameter of up to 30 mm and thin willow twigs are required for work.
The stability and rigidity of the wooden structure is given by wooden poles.
The beginning of work is the manufacture of the frame.
ADVICE. When working on a chair, you will need curved parts. To bend the rods, they need to be soaked, and when they become soft, remove the bumps and bend on the prepared template, let dry.
You need to cut the branches at forty degrees - pruning will not harm the tree, and in a year or two new branches will appear.
The beginning of work is the manufacture of the frame. If the master takes the first steps in weaving furniture, it is better to use the frame of an old chair made of metal or wood to facilitate the work.
It is necessary to conduct a kind of test for flexibility.
When working on a chair, you will need curved parts.
ATTENTION! We must not forget about the armrests, which, however, are made at the request of the master, but serve additional element reinforcement of the entire structure.
But most of the furniture is made of rattan, willow twigs, bird cherry, alder, raspberry, hazel vines.
How to make a chair.
- We make a frame. The frame itself is made of thick, durable sticks and a piece of plywood, which is used as a seat. One pair of sticks will act as the front legs, it should be 15-20 cm shorter than the second.
- The legs are connected with self-tapping screws, the seat is nailed.
- Also, curved elements of the back of the chair and armrests are attached to the frame with self-tapping screws.
- The frame is wrapped with willow ribbons, for strength it can be fixed with glue.
- The frame is braided using a single weave.
Bird cherry is especially good in this regard.
It is better to start with the simplest braids, such as chairs.
At will, the resulting chair is treated with stain.
For the manufacture of furniture from the vine will need materials.
The final stage is decorating
Qualitatively made wicker furniture practically does not need decoration: it is good in itself. If there is a desire to introduce an element of creativity and “revive” with bright colors, you can use willow ribbons in weaving, including dyed ones, they will organically combine in the ornament of the product. Excellent decorative elements are colored pillows, rugs of various colors.
If home craftsmen take the first steps in weaving furniture, you should not take on complex products.
Thicker branches are used to make the frame.
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Artificial rattan - present and future.
New times require the use of new technologies and materials. This is especially true for such household items as furniture, which is designed to serve a person for a long time. How in this case to be with wicker interior items? After all, weaving is the oldest way of making furniture. The traditions of its creation are carefully passed on to the representatives of the younger generation.
Here again, new materials are in a hurry to help. One of these is artificial rattan. This is a synthetic fiber that belongs to the group of polymers. It is produced in various sizes, widths and textured surfaces, as well as any color. A very flexible material that allows them to easily wrap around aluminum frames. It is possible to obtain the most intricate models, sometimes even incredible forms. The result is the creation of modern durable furniture for countryside areas, beaches, street bars, cafes and restaurants. With household items made of such material, any interior becomes stylish and in the spirit of the times.
Artificial rattan is much more than just plastic tape. Modern technologies have gone very far and now it is the texture and colors ranging from the brightest and most unusual to the absolute imitation of the bark of a tree or a real vine. At the same time, a product made of artificial rattan acquires an invaluable modern world quality is practicality and durability. After all, artificial rattan furniture does not dry out and does not crack from time to time and from adverse weather conditions, it does not require special care and the purchase of expensive wood products.
The design features of techno-rattan (artificial rattan) wicker furniture are that all of it is made exclusively on frames. Frames can be made from both solid wood and metal. Before braiding, the frames undergo special training. Wooden frames are necessarily impregnated with antiseptics. Then the frames, both wooden and metal, are painted to match the color of the rattan, which will be woven. Otherwise, the furniture frame will show through in places under the wickerwork, which may adversely affect the appearance of the finished product. However, in the manufacture of rattan furniture, preference is given to metal frames made from various steel and aluminum profiles and pipes. All parts on such frame frames are connected mainly by welding, rivets and other fasteners are rarely used. But aluminum frames are more popular because they make furniture light in weight, which is important when using them. Such furniture can be easily rearranged from place to place and it is relatively convenient for transportation. Also, aluminum frames are practical in the process of furniture manufacturing. When weaving, the ends of the rattan tapes are attached to the frame using special steel staples, which is not possible on steel frames. For this, pneumatic staplers are used. The staples driven into the frame are then skillfully hidden by the craftsmen under the braid. . For joining the ends of the tapes during weaving, instant glue or an ordinary electric soldering iron is used, in which the ends of the tapes are melted. The docking points are also hidden under the main tapes. As a result, no joints are visible on the finished product.
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Manufacture of wicker furniture from artificial rattan
Artificial rattan furniture is a practical product of new technologies and materials with a long service life. Wicker sofas and armchairs made of techno-rattan have long and for a long time made a wide range of consumers fall in love with them. The popularity of such interior items does not fade away. It is always the result of manual labor, which is characterized by originality and high quality workmanship.
And if there is demand, why not organize an offer.
But not only aesthetics handmade distinguish wicker furniture from techno-rattan among other types. An important feature is its practicality and high reliability in terms of performance. Therefore, it fits perfectly garden furniture from an artificial rattan for the street.
In cafes and restaurants, it is used outdoors all year round. What can we say about dachas and pavilions. But the stylish design of high-tech wicker furniture fits perfectly into modern interiors for home and office.
What is artificial rattan?
Artificial rattan is a polymer thread obtained by extrusion.
Under a certain temperature, the plastic is melted and passed through a special mold-hole. Thanks to the forming hole, a synthetic thread with a certain shape is formed: a crescent, a rod, in the form of a wooden bark, etc.
Artificial rattan can have different colors and textures. The plastic components included in its composition comply with the ISO9001 environmental standard - odorless and pleasant to the touch.
Advantages of artificial rattan furniture:
- It does not require special operational handling and any special care. It is enough to wipe the items with a damp cloth.
- Wicker furniture made of artificial rattan is suitable for permanent use not only indoors, but also on open terraces, in the garden, on the summer grounds of the cafe, etc.
- The risk of vine sprouting is excluded (which sometimes happens with natural wood furniture).
- The polymer thread can be dyed in a wide variety of shades, has a different texture and fiber thickness.
Modern technologies allow you to completely imitate the rattan stem.
- Furniture sets with light weight can withstand impressive loads. without deforming.
Artificial rattan is an affordable material, durable and unpretentious in operation.
From the manufacturer's point of view:
- Polymer thread is easier and faster to work with.
DIY artificial rattan furniture
She bends well. Therefore, you can create furniture of the most unusual shape.
- Artificial rattan has a significant length (some manufacturers produce up to 200m.). No need to think about how to connect individual "lashes" (as is the case with natural material).
Natural materials are undeniably unbeatable. But they have some pretty significant drawbacks.
Wood is susceptible to attack environment. Therefore, wicker furniture can decorate only enclosed spaces. Wooden objects require special care using special materials. In addition, conservationists are unlikely to be happy with the widespread cutting of the vine.
High-quality synthetic material is devoid of these shortcomings.
Plus it has additional benefits.
Manufacture of artificial rattan furniture
To organize your own business for the production of artificial rattan furniture, you need to purchase a set of equipment on which you can make polymer threads.
On sale there is ready-made material for weaving. But it is not profitable to use it.
The line for the production of techno rattan wicker products includes:
- extruder;
- cooling system;
- winder;
- granule mixer;
- crusher of secondary raw materials;
- pipe bender;
- welding machine;
- additional tools: scissors, keys, etc.
- raw materials and expendable materials: components, dyes and plastic granules, pipes for the frame;
- additional furniture fittings.
Having such a "factory", you can work wonders.
The machine easily changes settings and produces rods (or strips) of different shapes and diameters, with different textures.
The line for the production of rattan at home does not require: an extruder, a cooling system, agitators, crushers.
Ready-made rattan can be bought in reels from various manufacturers. This approach will greatly facilitate and reduce the cost of starting a production, home business.
The technology for the production of artificial rattan furniture includes the following steps:
The entire technology for the production of wicker furniture from polymer rattan can be viewed here:
Tips for beginners:
- Technological rattan is attached to the frame with upholstery staples (type 90).
They are narrow (height - 9-13 mm), short (width - 6 mm). Easily hidden behind weaving.
- Before work, it is important to make a strong stretch of the vertical racks. Additionally, weaving its fabric in 2-3 layers of tape will help maintain the elasticity of the seat.
- Braiding with techno-rattan begins with stiffening harnesses or a seat frame (if the shape of the product is unusual, a trapezoid, a semicircle, etc.).
- To prevent the straps from slipping, the end is overlapped and fixed with soldering iron points.
- The tape is easier to work with if it is wiped with damp vegetable oil rags.
- Weaving patterns can be found in books or on the Web.
In general, the process of making such furniture is creativity, a flight of fancy, constant improvement and an endless movement towards perfection.
When the basics are mastered, you can create high-tech products.
Analysis of the profitability of a business idea
The demand for artificial rattan furniture does not depend on the season.
She is always in demand. Your business can be organized in two directions:
- To produce individual items and whole sets of furniture and sell them to individuals and furniture stores.
- Work to order. Carry out a wide advertising campaign, attract customers and bring their ideas to life.
Let's calculate expenses and incomes:
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Extrusion line for the production of 3-color rattan |
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Three roll pipe bender |
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Welding machine |
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Secondary raw materials (polymers) |
1 140 (at the price of 1 kg - 0.6) |
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Dye |
1 135 (at the cost per 1 kg - 3) |
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Room for rent 20 sq. |
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Electricity |
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aluminum pipes |
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extrusion line operator salary |
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Finished goods |
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The simplest sunbed |
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Triple exclusive sofa |
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Dining group (4 standard armchairs, a table with a round glass cover) |
In order to reach the “plus” during the year, you need to make 7-8 chairs every month, or 2-3 sofas, or 4-5 dining groups.
One person with weaving skills will make 2 chairs in a day.
If funds allow, you can hire workers who will be directly involved in the manufacture of furniture.
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New times require the use of new technologies and materials. This is especially true for such objects of life as furniture, which has long been called upon to serve a person.
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After all, weaving is the oldest way of making furniture. The traditions of its creation are carefully passed on to the representatives of the younger generation.
And here new materials are in a hurry to help. One such artificial rattan. This is a synthetic fiber that belongs to the group of polymers. It is made in different sizes, widths and textures, as well as in all colors. A very flexible material that facilitates the knitting of aluminum frames. You can get the most complex models, sometimes even incredible shapes.
The result of this is the creation of modern, durable furniture for suburban areas, beaches, streets, cafes and restaurants. Every day, objects made of such material become elegant and in the spirit of the times in every interior.
Faux rattan is more than plastic tape.
Modern technologies have come a long way, and now the story and colors of the most lively and unusual, ending with an absolute imitation of the bark of a tree or a real vine. In this case, the product of artificial rattan has become invaluable in modern world quality - practical and durable.
Due to artificial rattan furniture, it does not dry out and does not break from time to time and due to adverse weather conditions, it does not need special care and purchase of expensive woodworking tools.
The design features of furniture furniture made of techno-rattan (artificial rattan) are that everything is done exclusively on the skeleton.
Frames can be made from both wood panel and metal. They are specially trained before knitting the body. Wooden frames are impregnated with antiseptics. The skeletons, both wood and metal, are then painted to match the color of the rattan, which will be produced by weaving. Otherwise, the furniture will glow in places under the hood, which may adversely affect the appearance of the finished product.
However, in the production of rattan furniture, the advantage lies in the metal frames of various steel and aluminum profiles and pipes. All parts on such skeletons are mainly associated with welding, rivets and other fasteners. However, aluminum frames are more popular because their furniture is light, which is important when using them.
Such furniture can be easily remade from place to place and is relatively convenient for transportation. Aluminum frames are also practical in furniture production. When weaving, the ends of the straps on the canvas are attached to the frame with special steel clamps, which cannot be done on steel frames. Pneumatic connectors are used for this. They cling to the skeleton and then secretly hide the craftsmen under the knitting. To attach the ends of the strips, we use instant glue or a regular soldering iron where the ends of the strips melt.
The connection points are also hidden under the main ribbons. As a result, there are no joints in the final product.
Fashion goes in circles. And now, wicker interior items, once crowded out by upholstered furniture, are again returning to homes. Vine furniture and rattan products can not only replace any ultra-modern furniture, but also have a lot of advantages compared to it. After all, the material itself is extremely versatile, high-quality, durable and lightweight. Therefore, the demand for wickerwork is growing again. And many people want to not only order them or buy them, but even make rattan furniture with their own hands. After all, then one more thing will be added to all the known advantages - pride in oneself and one's creation.
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Wicker furniture: what you should know about it?
Any business can be learned - there would be a desire. And with the right approach, such a hobby can turn into a well-paid occupation. You will need skills that are acquired in the process of work, as well as knowledge of certain nuances.
What, from what and how to weave?
First of all, you should know that wicker furniture is divided into soft and semi-rigid. There are several types of products:
- stick products - the sticks you use will serve as a supporting structure;
- frameless products - sticks are needed in order to be stiffeners for the structure, they will need a lot, and they must be very strong;
- frame (type-setting) and carpentry-frame products, a finished frame in the form of steel rods or duralumin tubes will be used here, while weaving will be carried out between them.
Weaving methods are also different. You can use simple single weaving, openwork or even combined (for several twigs) in your work. In the process, you can stick to one continuous weave for the entire product, or you can try to create some patterns and combine them later.
It is worth paying attention to how you connect all the parts of your product. After all, you want your furniture to last a long time and be of high quality. To do this, all nodes and elements must be securely and firmly connected. Be sure to make sure that there is the necessary rigidity. Choose the way you will connect the parts. It can be detachable. Then you will get the opportunity to assemble and disassemble furniture without obstacles in the future. But there are restrictions on using this type of connection, because the nature of this furniture is quite specific. The second method is inseparable. For it you will need nails, a hammer, glue and self-tapping screws. With it, your furniture will really serve for a long time and reliably, but consider the lack of mobility at the same time (in case of moving or transportation).
You can weave furniture from a variety of materials. For these purposes, willow, alder, bamboo, bird cherry, hazel and even nettle with raspberries are used. Apart from the fact that in parallel with them, rattan material is also widely used for the manufacture of furniture. It can be both natural and artificial. What to choose?
Willow furniture or rattan furniture?
Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages. True, the shortcomings are mostly small and they fade against the backdrop of many advantages.
Vine is a versatile material. From it you can weave anything. Incredibly beautiful, stylish and elegant looks any wicker furniture and various decorative elements. It is also important that the products made from it are natural and environmentally friendly. For weaving, you will have to prepare the rods (boil them in boiling water), peel them from the bark, then soak them to maximum elasticity, and prepare additional cut ribbons. Usually work with willow. Willow furniture is very suitable option to decorate the yard and garden. The vine is resistant to moisture, so you can safely put products on the street.
Rattan furniture can be made from natural material. This process is quite laborious, since the rods also need to be carefully processed before the weaving process. As in the preparation of the vine with your own hands, the rattan also needs to be cleaned of bark. But the material also needs to be ranked by thickness, steamed, straightened. Even rattan bark is used. Various rugs, mats, backs of chairs and sofas are woven from it. Thin stems are well suited for making corners or weaving a pattern, and the frame itself will be made from thick stems.
To do this, you need to give the stem the desired shape (before that, it must be well steamed). Then the stem is fixed on a special machine to secure the necessary structure. After a day, it is already possible to remove it and make grooves and notches on the parts, drill holes. All elements are also connected with rattan. If the product is treated with varnish or wax, it will retain its natural shade and texture for a long time.
Rattan furniture is produced using an almost waste-free method. It is environmentally friendly, has high strength, relative moisture resistance, is easy to assemble and transport, weighs little and can last a long time. But among its shortcomings is that natural rattan is very expensive. He also does not tolerate sharp temperature fluctuations, close proximity to heating appliances or open fire. These items need to be handled with care.
Artificial, or techno rattan, does not require such a laborious and complex process as natural. All you need is to find a finished frame. It can be made from metal, plastic or wood. Next, you will need to attach guides to its base in order to create a specific rattan pattern later. This can be done using a furniture stapler, screws, bolts. The rods that protrude beyond the frame must be cut with a knife or sharp scissors. Then proceed to weaving the frame. You can simply weave in a checkerboard pattern or pick up some interesting and complex lace when you train enough. If you try a combination of several varieties of rattan, you get a very original and beautiful pattern. What is superfluous and goes beyond the frame must be cut off, and the ends of the finished product must be masked.
If you make rattan furniture using artificial material, the product will turn out to be very functional and practical.
The advantages of techno-rattan include the fact that products made from it are not toxic, weigh a little, have moisture resistance and UV resistance, they do not deform due to sudden temperature changes, are unpretentious in care, and do not smell of synthetics. In handling them, you can use detergents, give heavy loads. There are no joints on such furniture, it is reliable and durable. Prices for finished products and the material itself are more than acceptable. The downside is that due to the rigidity of artificial rattan, the presence of a plastic or iron frame is mandatory. And when the weaving is damaged, the product may lose strength and even bloom completely.
From study to art
Making wicker furniture yourself is not difficult, but how much joy it will bring to you and your loved ones. Try to start small, gradually moving to more complex shapes, patterns, products. You can weave for yourself, or you can turn weaving into a whole art and organize a profitable business.
Since ancient times, people have made their own household items with their own hands. Furniture was made of wood, and also woven from willow, vines, rattan and other suitable materials. Such interior items are functional, elegant, unique, they can be made independently. Do-it-yourself wicker wicker furniture will look much more original than purchased. Production will not take much time.
- 1 The history of the life of wicker furniture
- 2 Pros and cons of wicker furniture
- 3 Preparation for production
- 4 Varieties of weaving
- 5 Tools
- 6 How to weave furniture from rods: step by step instructions
- 7 Product finishing
- 8 How to care for wicker furniture and repair it
The life story of wicker furniture
Weaving furniture is a fascinating and rewarding process. Not everyone can afford to buy such products, but making an effort and weaving extraordinary and functional interior items is available for every person who loves creativity and does not know how to be lazy.
Wicker products are found by archaeologists in various parts of the world - Egypt, the Middle East, Europe. Items made from vines, wicker, rattan, reeds, papyrus and other suitable materials have always been in demand in everyday life: baskets, boxes for linen, strollers, fishing tools, vases.
This is how the bed looked like, woven in ancient Egypt
The distribution and popularization of this type of needlework in Russia was facilitated by the location of villages near water bodies, where the main species grew. natural material for weaving. Real masters of their craft lived and worked in different provinces. Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Vladimir, Yaroslavl regions were famous for such products.
Gradually, wickerwork from ordinary houses migrated to the interior of wealthy people, becoming beautiful, elegant furniture. Many wicker products in the 20th century were in demand by the Russian nobility. They began to be produced not only by single handicraftsmen, but also by whole artels, whose members were trained in specially opened weaving schools.
In the homes of aristocrats, entire sets were wicker
Passion for wicker furniture came from Prince Golitsyn, who, having seen such products abroad, introduced this type of applied art to his estate, creating a specialized workshop.
Masters of this type of needlework wove:
- furniture (couches, sofas, chairs, tables, deck chairs, armchairs, rocking chairs, cradles, screens, whatnots);
- travel accessories (suitcases, suitcases, bags, chests);
- household items (baskets different sizes, vases, bread bins, plates, candy bowls);
- toys (rattles, cars, dishes and furniture for dolls).
Hanging furniture was also made from the vine.
Most often, furniture is woven from rattan, vines and willows.
In our time, this craft is also not forgotten. Wicker furniture can be purchased in specialized stores or from craftsmen. But you can test yourself, try your hand at this kind of applied art. Having made furniture for a summer residence from a rod, country house or loggia, you can become the owner of a unique interior element.
Wicker products can be seen on the canvases of world-famous artists: a cradle in Rembrandt’s painting “The Holy Family”, baskets by Pieter Bruegel the elder “Haymaking”, a basket in the hands of a maid depicted by Pieter de Hooch (“Mistress and Servant”), household items in the painting by Jan Vermeer's "The Milkmaid", etc.
Pros and cons of wicker furniture
Making wicker furniture with your own hands is a rather lengthy and time-consuming process, but the result can delight everyone.
Wicker furniture has several advantages:
But there is one significant disadvantage - instability to certain climatic conditions (it can get wet under heavy rain or dry out under prolonged exposure to heat). In addition, even with the highest quality weaving over the years, some parts of the product may unravel. At the same time, they are very difficult to repair.
Furniture can be woven independently if you carefully study the technology of this process and clearly follow the step-by-step instructions.
Photo gallery: different items of wicker furniture
Exquisitely looks such a sofa in a street interior
This daybed perfectly combines wicker elements with decorative upholstery.
Entire furniture sets can be made with your own hands from natural materials.
How pleasant it is to sit down and rock in such an armchair made of vines.
The wicker bed looks stylish and original
Preparing for production
The process of weaving furniture cannot be called fast, preparation for it also takes a lot of time.
What can wicker furniture be made of?
For weaving furniture, you can use various materials, the choice of which is limited by the climatic conditions of a particular country. The main thing is that the raw material is strong, flexible and resilient.
All material used can be divided into main and auxiliary.
For weaving, you can use:
- birch bark;
- bast;
- pine shavings;
- cattail;
- processed reed core (peddig);
- palm leaves (coconut and Mauritanian);
- rattan (liana);
- lufa (plant sponge from Greece);
- cane;
- bamboo;
- banana leaves;
- willow;
- bird cherry;
- hazel;
- outer shell coconut tree etc.
Not all of the listed materials are suitable for weaving large arrays of furniture, since they do not have sufficient strength to withstand the weight of a person.
willow vine
Traditionally, wicker is used for weaving, which is called a miracle material. Willow "gives" raw materials that combine flexibility and elasticity. It is these qualities that are especially valued in weaving.
Cleaned willow twigs are ready to use
There are many varieties of this tree, each with its own uses. Since ancient times, willow vine has been used for needlework, creating both household items and interior decoration elements. Krasnotsvetnik (willow), goat willow (willow), laurel-leaved (broom), almond and other shrub species are the most suitable material for weaving.
Swamps, grass swamps, mixed forests - places where willow grows. Masters of their craft use them selectively - some varieties are purchased for coarse weaving, others - for creating elegant gizmos.
Willow furniture is very elegant
Harvesting of willow vines is carried out in autumn, winter and early spring. During these periods, you can stock up on suitable rods, because the vegetation processes have ended in the plant.
It is difficult to remove the bark from rods harvested in autumn and winter, but the material stored at the very beginning of spring (when sap flow is just beginning) is the best for weaving.
Additional soaking or boiling will help in peeling off the top layer from the rods.
Branches of bird cherry, hazel, mountain ash can also be used for weaving furniture, but their use is not so common. Bird cherry rods are more suitable for beginners, those who are just learning the basics of weaving. They are more pliable, they are easier to cut, bend and perform other manipulations when weaving.
reeds
In weaving, one of the types of this plant material is used - lake. The reed growing in the southern regions is more suitable.
Reeds are harvested in late June - early July and dried in shady places. Long thin rods 1 mm thick are made from it - peddig, which is in demand when creating "openwork" furniture elements (seat backs, decorative elements).
Reeds stacked in sheaves for storage
Bamboo
This type of wood is very durable. For weaving, you can take whole stems or split ribbons. It bends well after treatment with an alcohol lamp. This raw material is used in the Caucasus region.
Bamboo furniture has a special pattern
Rattan
Liana, which can be found in Asian countries and the Pacific islands, is very suitable for weaving a strong frame.
Rattan products (very popular among consumers) are most often made in a monolithic way. This technology allows the rattan stems to be bent into desired configurations. Do-it-yourself wicker rattan furniture is characterized by durability and strength. An example of this is rare Viennese chairs.
Rattan rods are dyed and bleached before use
Auxiliary materials for the frame
In order for wicker furniture not to fall apart the first time it is used, but to last for many years, many craftsmen use alternative materials that add strength to such products.
The use of metal structures (framework of chairs, tables, sofas):
- helps to save the consumption of basic materials;
- speeds up and facilitates the weaving process;
- adds strength to the product;
- increases the life of the furniture.
Modern life dictates its own conditions, so the use by some craftsmen of furniture elements made of polyurethane foam, expanded polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride is quite justified. Backs, seats and other parts in combination with wicker elements look quite organic, such furniture is also in demand on the market.
Soft upholstery will make the furniture very comfortable
When starting to prepare material, it is useful to heed the advice of experienced specialists:
The material can be prepared independently. If you do not have the time or desire, you can always buy it in specialized stores.
The list of requirements that the aces of weaving impose on the material:
For weaving furniture, rods with and without bark are used: the so-called green and white rods. The top layer is removed using a special device - a pincer.
Green rods can be recommended for beginner wickers, because it is more flexible and does not take time to clear the bark. Products made from such material do not look as beautiful as objects woven from a white rod.
Cleaned rods turn white
The color of the rods peeled from the bark can be adjusted using various means and get the material:
- snow-white (hydrogen peroxide);
- brown (potassium permanganate solution);
- grayish (iron vitriol):
- different shades (aniline dyes).
Varieties of weaving
You can weave different ways, while each of them carries not only a decorative, but also a functional load. To weave in one way or another - in a certain way to fill the voids between the racks.
Before you start weaving any voluminous thing, practice on samples.
In these ways, you can weave any product made of wicker, rattan and other materials.
| Weaving name | Execution method | |
| Simple | solid dense | Single rods are woven between the posts, alternating the position of the rod in front or behind the post. |
| Rope | Weaving is done with at least two rods that go around each rack on both sides, forming strong cells. | |
| checkered | The working rod (or several rods) braids in a checkerboard pattern two racks at once to the desired height (first lane). The same movements are repeated with the next rod, weaving it between the obtained rows of the first strip (second strip). The third and fourth stripes are woven like the first and second. | |
| Rhomboid | Openwork | More complex weaving with the implementation of certain geometric shapes and patterns from open cells. |
| in the form of pillars | ||
| Chess | ||
| Socket | ||
| Ring | ||
| Spiral | ||
| Pigtail | This type is used as weaving of decorative elements, as well as for edging - from the ends of the racks. | |
| bend | In this way, the edges of the product are formed (from the protruding parts of the racks) | |
Photo gallery: types of weaving
Openwork weaving is suitable for the manufacture of decorative elements
Rope weaving refers to openwork
The pigtail is called so because of the appearance
Simple weaving is suitable for beginners
Checkered weaving allows you to make a pattern on furniture
Tools
Like any creativity, weaving requires special tools:
- special knives and garden shears (for cutting and trimming rods);
- ladder (for sorting raw material);
- large capacity, tank (for soaking the rod);
- boiler (for cooking and bleaching blanks);
- shchimilki (for cleaning the rods from the bark);
- columns (for dividing the rods into parts);
- shof (for planed ribbons);
- sniff (for curly processing, excavation);
- izer (for alignment of rows);
- zhamki (for straightening frame blanks).
All these tools are highly specialized, not a single weaving master can do without them. Household assistants familiar to many are also used: pliers, round-nose pliers, awls, pliers, saws, planers, etc.
Shof requires special skills from the master
How to weave furniture from rods: step by step instructions
A step-by-step description of the process of weaving furniture is a good help for people who are just starting to master this type of needlework.
How to weave a chair from willow or rattan
First of all, we need a chair frame. It is made from sticks, the thickness of which varies between 15–20 mm. The frame can be reinforced with plates, rods or weaving.
Ready-made wooden frames are also available for sale.
Application of finished wooden frame will greatly simplify and speed up the work
The weaving process itself takes place in several stages:
The chair can be made on a finished frame
An armchair is woven like a chair, only armrests are added to it.
Video: do-it-yourself chair weaving
Product finishing
A piece of furniture woven with your own hands must be “brought to mind”. Here is what is included in the finishing work:
Several layers of varnish will help to make the product more durable
How to care for wicker furniture and repair it
Wicker furniture needs special care:
- wipe the dust with a damp cloth at least once a week;
- if a large amount of liquid gets on the furniture, dry it immediately (preferably natural way- on air);
- vacuum products using soft attachments;
- when the material from which the furniture is made dries, cover it with a thin layer linseed oil(better from a spray bottle).
Repair of such products is almost never done, since this process is so complicated that not every master is ready to take on it.
The well-known expression "the eyes are afraid - the hands are doing" fully applies to the weaving of furniture. Having studied the information on this issue, having prepared necessary material and a scheme, you can independently weave any piece of furniture.
For different interiors and exteriors, wicker furniture is considered an excellent solution. It has many advantages and is presented in numerous forms; do-it-yourself wicker furniture is created quickly and easily, and at the same time it can fully meet the needs of direct users. The whole process is divided into simple sequential steps, so if you first make a drawing, watch the training video and follow the instructions exactly, you will get a reliable and durable design.
The advantages of creating wicker furniture include:
- low costs for obtaining unique designs that are original;
- environmental friendliness, due to the fact that wicker furniture is made exclusively from safe and natural materials that do not cause any harm to people or the environment;
- the lightness of the resulting products, so they are effortlessly transferred from one place to another;
- the manufacturing technology of wicker furniture is considered not too complicated if you carefully understand it, so this process is available to every person;
- structures do not have any unpleasant or specific odor;
- they are easy to care for, and this does not require the use of unusual care products, however, it is not allowed to leave them outdoors for a long time, as they will lose their attractiveness and high parameters under the influence of ultraviolet radiation or rain;
- since it is planned to make wicker furniture with your own hands, unique designs that cannot be found in stores can be obtained;
- long service life of structures makes it possible not to think about buying new furniture for many years.
In order to learn how to competently weave different designs, it is recommended to pre-train, for which different products can be created for dolls or other toys.
The disadvantages of do-it-yourself wicker furniture include the fact that it does not withstand exposure to various atmospheric factors for a long time, so it is not allowed to leave it outside for a long time. Also, regular operation leads to the fact that some elements of such products will begin to unravel, and repair is a complex process.
Materials suitable for weaving
Wicker furniture can be made using various materials. The main requirement for them is high flexibility and durability. The most commonly used materials are:
- banana leaves - they have a length of up to 350 cm and high strength. This material is considered suitable not only for creating various unique and unusual furniture, but also to obtain a variety of ropes or ropes. It has a small mass, and furniture made of material has a dark brown color;
- bamboo - it is considered quite tough, so it is rarely used by novice craftsmen. It is difficult to obtain any specific products from this material. Bamboo shavings are usually used, effectively used to obtain unique decorative elements;
- rattan - any wicker product made from this material is distinguished by sophistication. It is considered easy to use, inexpensive and makes it possible to get original furniture. The production of different designs is considered so simple that it is accessible to everyone. The products are durable, as well as resistant to moisture;
- willow - weaving furniture from willow is a popular procedure, as this material is chosen most often. It has good strength and excellent flexibility. The disadvantages of the willow design include a tendency to crack, which significantly spoils its appearance, and it is almost impossible to correct this drawback. Also, the rods are considered quite rigid, so it is often difficult to bend them;
- paper - it is not used to create any interior or exterior items, but weaving from newspaper tubes or plain paper is considered popular. It allows you to make furniture for dolls or various decorative elements that fit perfectly into a variety of interior styles.
Having dealt with what the furniture is woven from, you can proceed to the direct process of weaving.
banana leaves
Required Tools
How to make wicker furniture? This process is not considered too complicated, but you must first prepare for it so that all the tools and materials are at hand. To do this, you must have available:
- hammer and screws;
- high-quality glue designed to fix different materials;
- direct material for weaving, which can be represented by different rods.
For beginners, it is recommended to use rattan, since this material is considered the easiest to use, but if you want to get wicker furniture from willow with your own hands, then you need to prepare for a rather complicated process, since the rods are very rigid.
In addition to preparing materials, you should decide which weaving will be used:
- single, in which it is necessary to work with only one rod;
- combined, using several rods at once, but this technique is considered quite complicated, therefore it is suitable only for experienced craftsmen;
- openwork, allowing you to get really unique and unique appearance construction, however, such work will take a lot of time, and it is also considered quite complicated.
single
It is necessary to ensure in advance the strong fastening of all components of one piece of furniture, otherwise it will not last too long. Connections of individual elements can be detachable or non-detachable. In the first case, any structure can be disassembled if necessary, and then reassembled, but this method is not used very often. The most optimal is the one-piece connection technique, which ensures the strength of the resulting structure.
Sofa manufacturing technology
The master class of this process for beginners is presented step by step below. The procedure does not have any specific difficulties, therefore it can be performed even by people who do not have complex skills.
Preliminary actions are performed:
- the material used for work is selected, and most often artificial or natural rattan is bought for this, since these elements are affordable and easy to use;
- it is important to check that the purchased rods do not have any defects, and if natural materials are purchased, it is advisable to sand them to ensure smooth surfaces;
- it is determined what dimensions and other parameters the future sofa will have;
- it is desirable to make a special scheme for the future design, according to which all work will be carried out;
- the method of weaving is determined, and since a beginner acts as a master, standard single weaving, which does not require experience or special skills, will be optimal for him.
After completing all the preparatory steps, you can proceed to the direct process of creating a sofa.
Required Tools
seat frame
The frame is made first. Some wicker furniture can be made without it, but not a sofa, since quite significant loads will certainly affect it during operation.
The frame can be made of wood or metal. It should completely repeat the shape and size of the future seat. It is important to use materials coated with special protective equipment preventing the process of corrosion or decay. Self-tapping screws or other fasteners can be used to connect individual parts. The resulting frame is braided with selected rods, for which you can use different weaving technologies.
wooden frame
The frame is gradually braided with rattan
Legs and back
Both three and four legs can be chosen. Their height can also be different, and for this, the height and other dimensions of people who are the main users of the resulting sofa are estimated. Their optimal height is 40 cm. They are fixed to the seat with self-tapping screws, and the distance between them should be the same.
To create a backrest, a metal rod or a wooden stick is prepared. In length, this element should be slightly larger than the seat. It is fixed to the rear legs with self-tapping screws. The resulting structure is covered with wicker elements that are connected to each other securely and tightly.
Work is best done on a stand
We give rigidity
A sofa made of wicker elements must be reliable, for which, in the process of its manufacture, it is imperative to give it rigidity. For this, the following actions are performed:
- identical wooden sticks are attached between the side legs with self-tapping screws;
- they must be at the same height;
- to connect the hind legs, two sticks are also used, and they are fixed diagonally;
- the rod of the selected material is folded into an arc, after which it is fixed to the left side of the backrest, and its ends are attached to two legs, with the upper arc connected to the backrest;
- the same work is done on the other side of the back;
- another rod is taken, which has a large size, which also folds into an arc;
- its ends are fixed to the front legs with small nails, and the upper part is attached to the seat.
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