Seatweaving & Chair Caning Forum™ - Re. double wall blind caning

As Cathryn said, I've had experience with this, along with others on this list.

#1 - If the cane needs to be stained (inside and out), it must be colored before the caning is done. Ritt dye works well. (Instructions with the package.) This makes the caning messy, but it also ensures that the inside of the cane is stained, as well as the outside.

#2 - You need to be a proficient chair caner before attempting this. Barrel shapes need to be done: Steps 1 and 3, then Steps 2 and 4, and finally the diagonals. In order to do the 2nd wall of double caning, you need tools that allow you to weave.

Previous posts, and discussions about dying, etc. are accessible through the Forum.

Good luck!

Mical Wilmoth Carton
Chairperson-Antiques
Chrperson@aol.com
Baltimore, MD

PS: It would be nice to know your name, and where you are located. :)

double wall blind caning m-ribaudo, Tue May 29 8:52am

I would appreciate help with a barrel shaped chair with double walled side panels; does anyone have suggestions related to how the second side is woven? The customer wants the the cane stained; how... more
- Re. double wall blind caning chrperson, Wed May 30 8:12am
- - Re: Re. double wall blind caning m-ribaudo, Wed May 30 8:31am
    
    Thanks for the suggestion about the book and I will suggest that we add it to our library. I just looked at the posts related to blind caning (Mical Wilmot Carlton); that certainly looks like the... more
  - - Re: double wall blind caning chrperson, Wed May 30 8:44am
      
      Hi Madeline! Again, it would be nice to know where you are!!!! Tools are anything that allow you to weave the cane (steps 2/4, and the diagonals) without dislodging the previous steps. I have a tool... more
- Re: double wall blind caning The Wicker Woman, Tue May 29 1:40pm
  
  Madeline, Mical Wilmoth Carton has had a lot of experience doing those double-sided chairs and has posted here about them many times. Do a Search here for her posts on blind caning and double-sided... more
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    Located this book and hopefully will have it in my hands soon; thanks for the suggestion. We already own The Caners Handbook and it is an excellent source. It was very helpful when I started caning... more
  - - Re: Chairseating by Johnson Barratt and Butcher greg.a.ross, Thu May 31 5:45am
      
      Hi, I tried locating the Chair Seating book but can't find it on Amazon. Where did you locate it? Greg Ross
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        Hi Greg and anyone else who is looking for our book ..... I am one of the Authors of the book Chair Seating. We have a website and the link is as follows:- www.chairseating.co.uk The price is £20.00... more
      - Re: Chair Seating Book The Wicker Woman, Tue Feb 26 6:56pm
        
        Hi Kay! What a pleasure to see you posting here on the Seatweaving & Chair Caning Forum™, and thanks so much for reminding us of your website for purchasing the book. I had the pleasure of... more
      - Re: Chairseating by Johnson Barratt and Butcher Mindy King - the chair weaver, Thu May 31 11:42pm
        
        Greg this is the link: http://www.amazon.com/Chair-Seating-Techniques-Willow-Cords/dp/0852197365 don't think about the used price of $30 that is lower than published price and new copy's are going... more
      - Re: Chairseating by Johnson Barratt and Butcher greg.a.ross, Sat Jun 2 6:36am
        
        Thanks will get it
      - "Chair Seating" by Johnson, Barratt & Butcher The Wicker Woman, Thu May 31 7:30am
        
        The book, "Chair Seating" by Johnson, Barratt & Butcher can be found right here on Amazon Greg: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=chair+seating +... more
      - Re: "Chair Seating" by Johnson, Barratt & Butcher Mindy King - the chair weaver, Fri Jun 1 12:30am
        
        Cathryn, is the book out of print in England? we used to be able to order directly from them for less than the U.S. price.
        Re: "Chair Seating" by Johnson, Barratt & Butcher The Wicker Woman, Fri Jun 1 7:16am
        
        I have no idea Mindy and don't remember the direct website URL for it either. Bonnie Rashleigh had it two years ago and was in contact with the women, I believe. Could look it up in our past TSWG... more
        Re: "Chair Seating" by Johnson, Barratt & Butcher jea 359, Fri Jun 1 5:48am
        
        This book has been reprinted in England and is available directly from the authors. Their website is www.chairseating.co.uk. It's priced at 20 pounds plus shipping. I don't know the current... more
        Re: "Chair Seating" by Johnson, Barratt & Butcher Mindy King - the chair weaver, Fri Jun 1 8:36am
        
        Thanks John, http://www.chairseating.co.uk./ The worldwide price plus shipping is 31.50 british pounds which is $48.26 and they take every major credit card so ordering is as easy as if it were in... more
        Pounds to Dollars Conversion The Wicker Woman, Fri Jun 1 7:37am
        
        20 pounds sterling converts to $30.60 USD at today's rates. The Wicker Woman®--Cathryn Peters http://www.WickerWoman.com/bookstore
        Re: "Chair Seating" by Johnson, Barratt & Butcher greg.a.ross, Thu May 31 8:09am
        
        Thanks!
      - Chair Seating m-ribaudo, Thu May 31 6:26am
        
        Hi Greg Yesterday I started with Google and found many copies; it seems to be available only as a used copy. The price varies considerably as you will see. I was able to purchase through Amazon.... more

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