Making furniture from artificial rattan with your own hands: instructions

Wicker furniture has always been in demand and testified to the wealth and refined taste of the owners. Its cost is quite high, since the products are made by hand and are original in their design. Natural rattan is considered the most popular material for its manufacture, but it is quite expensive and not everyone can afford it. To make rattan furniture more affordable, an artificial analogue was invented, which turned out to be much cheaper and stronger than natural rattan.

Wicker furniture has always been in demand and testified to the wealth and refined taste of the owners.

Amazing structures are also made from artificial rattan: houses for cats and indoor dogs, flower stands and other products.

After its invention, specialists began to quickly master it, and in a short time, artificial rattan products appeared on the furniture market, characterized by elegance, comfort and durability.

To make rattan furniture more affordable, an artificial analogue was invented, which turned out to be much cheaper and stronger than natural rattan.

Home craftsmen immediately appreciated the advantages of the new material, and those who did not yet have weaving skills looked with envy at the amazingly noble and beautiful products. But there is nothing in our life that cannot be mastered. Therefore, more and more often there are beginning home craftsmen who want to learn how to weave furniture on their own. Practice shows that the science of weaving is within the capabilities of everyone, especially since such a durable and comfortable material as artificial rattan, which is most often used in weaving furniture, can be purchased relatively inexpensively today.

Home craftsmen immediately appreciated the advantages of the new material, and those who did not yet have weaving skills.

To make artificial rattan furniture with your own hands, you will need the material itself for the work.

The benefits of making furniture with your own hands

Making wicker furniture from artificial rattan at home has its advantages:

significantly saves the family budget;
has a long service life;
low weight of products;
with external lightness and delicacy, it retains strength and reliability with careful handling;
not subject to temperature changes and exposure to sunlight;
does not contain harmful or toxic components;
hypoallergenic;
easy care.

But there is nothing in our life that cannot be mastered.

Important! The material itself is lightweight, easy to transport, attractive from an aesthetic point of view, has high strength, and is not subject to deformation from moisture.

Therefore, more and more often, novice home craftsmen want to learn how to weave furniture on their own.

It must be taken into account that the material has different lengths and differs in material thickness and width.

It is convenient to work with artificial rattan, as it is flexible and comes in the form of long threads, which does not require constant gluing or other methods of connecting small parts of the material.

Making wicker furniture from artificial rattan at home has its advantages.

Frame

To create a reliable frame for wicker products, the trunks of rattan plants are used, the durable bark of which protects from mechanical damage. Under the influence of steam, the thick vine also has plastic properties, which makes it possible to make curved legs, runners and a back with armrests. Some craftsmen make wicker rattan chairs on their own. They make the frame of the structure from slats of wood or buy metal blanks, after which they braid them with artificial lashes, create the missing parts, and decorate the product.

Fixing the frame and guide tapes, rods, on the basis of which the pattern will be woven, is done using self-tapping screws, pins, bolts or thin pieces of leather.

Deciding on design and construction

The material provides ample opportunities for the implementation of design ideas. It can be used to make products of varying complexity, including relaxation sets consisting of wicker chairs, a sofa, and a table of an original shape. Interesting bookcases, bedside tables, chests, ottomans. Amazing structures are also made from artificial rattan: houses for cats and indoor dogs, flower stands and other products.

Significantly saves the family budget.

It is available with a smooth and ribbed surface and is available in a variety of colors and textures.

Attention! With all the breadth of choice, a novice craftsman should start with the simplest products that allow him to master weaving skills. The easiest way to start is by making an ottoman: an elementary design, the opportunity to master weaving skills, and in case of failure, it is easy to remake the defect, which turns out to be preferable in the first stages of mastering the skills of weaving from artificial rattan.

With external lightness and delicacy, it retains strength and reliability with careful handling.

. In addition, you cannot overdo it so as not to overtighten one of the sides, otherwise the result will not be satisfactory.

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A rattan chair is the best choice for people seeking comfort, convenience and quality. A variety of shapes, colors and models allows each buyer to choose a chair to suit their taste, which will harmoniously fit into the interior of the room or become an indispensable place for relaxation in their garden. A high-quality, comfortable, durable and lightweight chair will delight its owners for many years.

Necessary materials

To make artificial rattan furniture with your own hands, you will need the material itself for the work. In this case, you can select the desired configuration, taking into account the fact that it is available in the form

long stripes
braids
rod
imitation tree bark.

Not subject to temperature changes and exposure to sunlight.

At the initial stage of work, when a simple product is selected for manufacturing, a minimum of equipment will be required for weaving.

It must be taken into account that the material has different lengths and differs in material thickness and width. It is available with a smooth and ribbed surface and is available in a variety of colors and textures.

The material itself is lightweight, easy to transport, and attractive from an aesthetic point of view.

But if you want to make it even more elegant, you can use bright soft blankets and pillows as decoration.

How a wicker rattan chair works

A wide range of wicker products allows you to choose a chair to suit every taste, but many models are similar in their constituent elements. Basically this is the base, seat, back. According to their shape, wicker chairs are divided into:

models with legs or a solid base have earned their popularity for their practicality, compactness and attractive appearance. Placed near the dining table, in the living room, or in the garden for tea drinking;
Rocking chairs are an ideal option for relaxation. Adults and children love to swing on a rattan chair with a book in their hands, sitting on the veranda and wrapped in a blanket. The design is reliable and stable, but takes up more space compared to the previous model;
hanging models - differ from other rattan products in the absence of legs; they are mounted on a special tripod or to the ceiling or beam. They look luxurious and decorate even the most modern apartments and cottages. The design is a semi-ball located vertically in the air. The shape of the chair can be round, square, teardrop-shaped, and is the largest product of rattan chairs;
stools are simple, compact products, used for short rest, very light, and mobile. A good option for a children's room, veranda, kitchen.

Seats can be round, rectangular, legs or bases are also similar in design. The main difference between stools and chairs is the absence of a backrest and armrests.

Required Tools

At the initial stage of work, when a simple product is selected for manufacturing, a minimum of equipment will be required for weaving. To get started, you will need:

stapler - for attaching rattan to the base if a wooden base is used;
small pliers;
small hammer;
a convenient sharp knife or cutter;
soldering iron for soldering connecting elements of the material or glue.

It is convenient to work with artificial rattan, as it is flexible and comes in the form of long threads.

In order for the manufacturing process to proceed without unexpected interruptions, it is necessary to take into account the recommendations of experienced craftsmen.

How to choose a wicker rattan chair

You can avoid falling for a fake and purchasing a defective item by paying attention to the following points:

a quality product has few seams, ideally one;
the weaving is uniform, without breaks that adversely affect the service life of the furniture;
the painting is uniform, there are no gaps or smudges;
the presence of traces of glue indicates poor quality work.

Manufacturing process: step-by-step instructions

In order for the manufacturing process to proceed without unexpected interruptions, it is necessary to take into account the recommendations of experienced craftsmen who suggest organizing it in a certain order:

Prepare the structure chosen as the base, wooden or metal. It can be made with your own hands, but you can also use a ready-made one.
To make it convenient to work, install the guides on the base and secure them with self-tapping screws, a stapler or bolts.
Level the surface of the frame by cutting off the protruding rods with scissors.
The next step is weaving on the frame. Its type is chosen according to your taste and depending on the selected raw materials.

Weaving type	Peculiarities
Simple	It is easy to perform. Perfect for those just learning to work with rattan.
Rope	Produces a dense weave with a pattern similar to a twisted rope. You can start working with this type after mastering the simple one.
Three rods	A more complex type of work that requires skill and ensures the strength and stability of the product.
In four rods	This is done in two ways. At first, the drawing looks the same from the outside and inside. The second is a rope; with its help weak strips of other types of weaving are secured or separated.
Openwork (simple and complex)	A variety of loose weaves with open cells. The complex openwork is similar to lace patterns. Simple openwork includes rhombuses, columns, rosettes, spirals, rings, and also chessboard.

Excess material is removed after completion of the work, and the ends are “masked” on the finished product.

The material provides ample opportunities for the implementation of design ideas.

In order for the product to be smooth, durable and neat, when weaving, it is necessary to constantly check how the rows of rattan “lay down”.

Attention! In order for the product to be smooth, durable and neat, when weaving, it is necessary to constantly check how the rows of rattan “lay down”. In addition, you cannot overdo it so as not to overtighten one of the sides, otherwise the result will not be satisfactory: the product will turn out to be lopsided and it will be impossible to use it.

Interesting bookcases, bedside tables, chests, ottomans.

Wicker furniture made from artificial rattan looks rich, it is elegant and graceful.

Varieties

Rattan is a type of vine palm that has a long stem with a layered structure. An elastic bark covers a porous middle layer, and behind it lies a durable core. After treatment with hot steam, the stem becomes incredibly flexible. Thanks to this property of rattan, it is possible to produce furniture of different shapes and sizes.

Country interior items are very diverse:

tables;
chairs;
Garden swing;
sun loungers;
hammocks;
sofas;
armchairs;
rocking chairs;
benches;
couches.

You can make such furniture yourself.
Depending on the purpose of use, furniture elements can be divided into groups:

items for interior decoration;
outdoor furniture;
universal furniture elements that are equally suitable for both outdoors and indoors.

By design features there are:

stationary pieces of furniture - have a durable frame, so they are installed in a specific area;
portable furniture;
hanging structures: hammocks, armchairs, hanging beds.

The final stage is decoration

Wicker furniture made from artificial rattan looks rich, it is elegant and graceful. But if you want to make it even more elegant, you can use bright soft blankets and pillows as decoration.

With all the breadth of choice, a novice craftsman should start with the simplest products that allow him to master weaving skills.

The product will be lopsided and will be impossible to use.