The Caner's Handbook

The latest edition of this time-tested illustrated guide shows you the secrets to turning what may look like junk chairs beyond repair into treasured, eye-catching pieces of woven furniture. If you wish to do an expert caning job, all you need are three things—a few materials, a broken chair, and The Caner's Handbook.  Authors Jim Widess and Bruce W. Miller explain restoration techniques that have been used for centuries, as well as new methods that make it especially easy to master this heritage craft for upcycling woven chairs. • Learn techniques of traditional caning, rush, and splint as well as rare cane weaves. • You'll find detailed, easy-to-follow instructions for repairing rattan, rawhide, and Danish-cord pieces and suggestions for prolonging the life of your woven furniture. • Photographs of body and hand positions clearly demonstrate caning techniques.  • Helpful charts provide information on how much fiber to buy, how to determine the sizes you need, and standa