Rattan Rescued from Rambunctious Rugrat - photos added 5-30 - Collecting Tiki

P Polynesiac Tiki Socialite San Pedro, CA Joined: Jan 29, 2004 Posts: 2099	P Polynesiac Posted posted on Mon, May 31, 2004 9:51 AM I understand you soak it for 24 hours and then using little brads you nail one end place then wrap it then nail the other end off Yes, that's correct. Soaking it makes it easier to work with so it won't crack or splinter while you wrap it. You can also use wood glue or titebond glue and overlap the begginning and tuck under the end if it's going to be just wrapped around. However, if you're connecting joints in furniture, you do have to nail some pieces. Your rattan furniture looks great! you did a great job on the reupholstery Alnshelly - thanks for all those great links! "Hey, at least I'm housebroken." [ Edited by: polynesiac on 2004-05-31 16:58 ]

I understand you soak it for 24 hours and then using little brads you nail one end place then wrap it then nail the other end off

Yes, that's correct. Soaking it makes it easier to work with so it won't crack or splinter while you wrap it. You can also use wood glue or titebond glue and overlap the begginning and tuck under the end if it's going to be just wrapped around. However, if you're connecting joints in furniture, you do have to nail some pieces.

Your rattan furniture looks great! you did a great job on the reupholstery

Alnshelly - thanks for all those great links!

"Hey, at least I'm housebroken."

[ Edited by: polynesiac on 2004-05-31 16:58 ]

Post #93685 by Polynesiac on Mon, May 31, 2004 9:51 AM