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Seat Weaving, by L. Day Perry

 

Table of Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgments
Chapter I - Caning; The Seven Steps
 - Cane
 - Equipment
 - Beginning the Operation
 - The Seven Steps in Caning
Chapter II - Caning Suggestions
 - Irregular Areas
 - Five-Step Caning
 - The Design Element
Chapter III - Reseating a Chair; Hand Caning
 - The Process
 - Refinishing
Chapter IV - Reseating a Chair; Cane Webbing
 - The Process
Chapter V - Rush Seating
 - Historical
 - Rush
 - Other Materials
 - Preparation of Materials
 - The Weaving Process
 - Rectangular Seats
 - Irregular Seats
 - Suggestions
 - Finish
Chapter VI - Reed and Splint Weaving
 - Primitive Methods
 - Bleaching
 - Staining
 - Other Materials
Chapter VII - Seats of Reeds and Splints
 - Indian Splints
 - A Rustic Chair
 - A Woven Table
 - Willows
Chapter VIII - Hand Caning: The "Spider-Web" Weave
 - The Seven Series