Seat Weaving

A practical instructional manual that teaches seat caning and weaving using materials such as cane, reed, rush, and splints, presenting necessary tools, a clear seven-step caning procedure, and techniques for hand caning, cane webbing, and reseating. It explains preparation, bleaching, staining, finishing, and refinishing, addresses regular and irregular seat shapes, and offers design suggestions and classroom-tested projects illustrated with photographs and sketches. The guide includes sourcing advice and variations for applying woven materials to different furniture forms, with projects sized and described for student use and skill development.