How to Weave a Chair with Paper Fibre Rush
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2024
- Dave from Silver River Center for Chair Caning is a master rush weaver. Learn tips and tricks for making your rush chairs look professional and not just sittable. Great for all levels of weavers.
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You are an excellent teacher. As a first-timer to attempt complete replacement of my chair seat, I felt impowered to do this close to correct given the information you provided step-by-step. You are a Master! Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words! Our mission is to give people the confidence to become a part of their chair's story...well done! If you're "close to correct" on your first chair, just imagine what your 3rd or 4th will look like! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment.
This was an awesome instructional. I came away thinking both "This is doable!" and, "This guy's a master craftsman." Thanks!
I've been caning for almost 30 years, but rushing has never gone well because I've never known how to get the lines from the corners to the middle of the chair straight. I am so glad I found your video! Thank you so much for showing me how and for keeping the art alive! Excellent video, excellent instructor!
Thank you SO much for the kind words! If you keep your corners crisp, then those lines will take care of themselves. Glad we could help you refine your rush weaving and best wishes on your next project!
Great video. Thanks for showing all steps clearly.
Fabulous video - thank you for taking the time to demonstrate and explain so comprehensively with tips, hints and humor!
Thank you SO much for this video. I’ve only ever done two rush chairs-and YEARS ago. Mine never came out as good as I wanted-so I figured it was time for a refresher…. From the masters! This was fantastic-and very very much appreciated.
Why...thank you! We feel that it's a great resource that you can watch over-and-over. There's always a chance you can pick up more hints. Happy weaving!
Doing my first project. I have read numerous written instructions for this but kept getting confused. Your video is clear and so easy to follow. I may actually get this thing done! Thank you.
Mad respect sir! When I learnt this pattern of weaving 4 years ago, i was never taught how to adjust for the trapezium. Love how you have specified every little detail of the entire weave and the adjustments required. 💖
Really clear and helpful instructions. Thank you so much. I did four chairs for myself years ago and am now doing four chairs for a friend. Did the first one before watching this video and relearning....I may have to do it again!
Thank you! I've watched several videos on this and yours is by far the most thorough. My confidence is boosted and I'll be watching this again, step by step, as I finally do this!
Thank you for the detailed instructions. I want to replace the rush in my great grandmother's rocking chair but didn't know how.
Very very very very good!
Thank you very much!
Fantastic video! Your attention to detail in teaching this is absolutely first rate. Thanks for sharing so generously. 🌿
Wow! Thanks for the kind words! Glad you found the instruction helpful. Happy Weaving!
Nice job. I'm an upholsterer and haven't done one of these seats for almost 45 years. I needed a refresher and you explained it very well. Thank you
Glad our video was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Excellent job! Best explanation in any book or video. I particularly like the explanations of the adjustments and the pinch at the corners.
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it.
The most beautiful Rush weave result and the clearest and most precise instructions I've found. Thank you Dave, excellent video!
Thank you for the kind words! Hope it helps you on your weaving journey.
I M P R E S S I VE..! Ditto to the rest here; outstanding commentary & teaching skills - you made my project (two ladder back chairs, circa 1940's) turn out fantastic. A Master for sure; Thank you.
Thank you for this very helpful video. I bought two ladderback chairs with rush seats. One chair is in fine shape, the other has a “rush gap” near the center where perhaps a strand had broken. I bought matching rush but needed guidance. Your video provided that guidance. 👍🏼
This is the BEST tutorial video ever!!!
Thank you so much for this video! I have several dining chairs from my grandparents that need new rush seats. I'm feeling more confident and looking forward to doing my first one with you by my side in this video.
Fantastic! We're excited that you feel empowered enough to weave your own chairs. If you find yourself in a bind, we can help you out with a remote tutorial. I hope your chairs behave!
Thanks for the video! I just made my own dining room table and found 4 old chairs that needed new seats. I decided to take a stab at weaving them myself and your video certainly made it possible. Very handy and well made. Really appreciate the small tips!
Fantastic! Glad we could help you complete your project. Nothing like getting your hands on chairs...becoming a part of their story. Thanks for taking time to reply!
@@Omgrutland The rush pattern is easy...getting it neat and uniform with proper tension is not. It takes practice. Did you ask to see some of the weaver's previous work? $100 sounds like is a "hobbyist" price. Very few people out there do a perfect rush seat and a professional would likely charge twice that amount. Thanks for watching and hopefully our video can help if you decide to tangle with rush yourself. Cheers!
Had a child chair come to me , but had never hand weaved any chairs so I turned the customer away, and after watching you and learning from you , I don't think it will be any job
for my shop, takes to much time . Thanks for the lesson, you do nice work. I'll keep building and repairing furniture, 36 years and worked in the furniture industry 30 years.
Grand Rapids, MI what used to be the furniture capitol in the 1900's with over 100 companies.
Excellent job! Thanks for posting.
Our pleasure!
Excellent tutorial, Thank you !
What a beautiful job! Thank you so much.
Excellent craftsmanship and tutorial. Thanks 🙏🏾
Thank you for your support and for taking time to watch!
very good job! thanks for the tutorial
This is the best instructional video I have seen on the topic and your finished chair was beautiful.
Thanks for watching! If you find yourself woven into a corner, we offer tutorial instruction via zoom/facetime. Happy weaving!
This was awesome
Absolutely beautiful work. Bravo!
Aww, shucks...you're making me blush. Thank you for watching and taking the time to relay some kind words. Happy Weaving!
Thanks for your detailed explanation of the process. My first chair was a success thanks to the detail you provided in your video - especially your recommendation to adjust regularly.
Fantastic! Glad you were successful and took time to comment.
Loved this! It’s so relaxing to watch too 🪑
Nice! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment.😃
Fantastic job 👏👍never seen this before thank you have a wonderful day 💗😀
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
Great explanation. Thank-you.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Glad we were able to help you.
I love your work this is beautiful. Thank you for sharing
Really enjoyed this very informative tutorial. Great result too. All the best .
We're very glad that you found our video helpful! Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Thats the best lesson I have watched ! Malcolm Cape Town South Africa
Woot! Your kind words are truly appreciated and we're happy your finding our videos helpful. Best of luck to you and your projects!
Thank you for an excellent demonstration. I replaced the seat in my rocking chair this week. The seat was not stationary. Every time I turned the chair over or pulled the rush, the seat moved. It was most difficult and I will probably not try again. I pulled as hard as I could to try and keep it tight. I guess I’m just not strong enough and it doesn’t lay exactly flat. All in all it is as you said “sit able.” Thank again.
I also have a question. Can you use polyurethane instead of shellac?
What a beautiful job!! I have listened to this a zillion times while I'm doing my antique dining chair. Wish I could achieve this perfection. I am trying to keep each section parallel. My chair doesn't have the square corners and it seems to make that harder. Thanks for such a good video! Sue
Gosh! Thank you for the kind words! Be kind to yourself...getting rush uniform and tight takes quite a bit of practice. Good on you for becoming a part of your chair's story! Round posts do require a bit more adjusting. The first few strands are not going to be 90 degrees. You have to work toward it as the pattern progresses. You can tape a dowel/pencil onto the inside of the post to jumpstart that process, but I don't like the gap it leaves. Best of luck going forward and if we can help, give us a call and we can set up some tutorial time. Cheers!
beautiful
Thank you! We're really proud of this video.
👍perfect job
Great video. I have old rocker to do and after seeing your video. I think I can do my rocker. Thanks again
Thanks for watching! If you find yourself woven into a corner, we offer tutorial instruction via zoom/facetime. Happy weaving!
@@silverriverchairs3686 thank you
Thank you for sharing
Thank you for watching! And taking the time to say nice things. We appreciate it.
You are a master the way you show me to do the right think to a excel in my work ,,,merci du fond du coeur Gisèle
Realmente maravilloso! Su maestría es de ADMIRAR! Saludos desde Argentina!
¡Gracias por mirar y tomarse el tiempo para comentar!
you are good at this knitting
Why thank you! We take our job seriously and it makes us happy that you are watching our videos. Best of luck to you and all your future projects!
good job
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!
nice clean lines
Thank you! It's a combination of getting hands on hundreds of rush chairs and an obsession with process analysis. I really appreciate the time you've taken to watch and comment! Compliments are always welcome...
Great video!
Thank you, thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video and we hope the instruction was helpful.
@@silverriverchairs3686 Yes it was. I have made two stools with the help of this video. I study at Capellagården in Sweden. I don't know if you have heard of it but we have quite a lot of international students here.
Thanks!
What fun! Thank you for being or first "Super-Thanks" viewer!
Maravilhoso!!! Seu trabalho é perfeito .
Am glad I discovered Silver River Chairs. This is a brilliant tutorial. You are a great teacher!
Can you tell me what clear coat you use to finish?
A single coat of clear shellac is our preferred seat finish, but you can use any hard coating that you have on hand (polyurethane, paint, etc.) We don't suggest using an oil that would penetrate and over-soak the paper rush. Thanks for watching and we wish you the best!
Thanks
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.😀
Thanks so much this is a great video; can’t wait to try it. Do you have to continue to re-wet the rush as you move through the process? Thanks again.
An incredibly informative tutorial , your instructions are clear and precise. you explain step by step slowly so we can easily follow and not loose track of what is happening. you are a seasoned weaver and its been a joy to follow and learn from this video. Thank you for taking the time to present this tutorial. I have never weaved a chair but already I feel confident that I will do fine on my first chair.
On my particular chair the old weave was weaved on a frame and then the completed weaved frame was then screwed to the chair top frame , now to weave the frame on its own unattached to the chair, do I carry out the same process as you show? I ask because I now don’t have four corners to work around...
We aim to empower people to weave their own chairs. Glad we could do that for you! If you find yourself woven into a corner, set up a tutorial with us and we'll get it sorted out. Cheers!
Hey there, we will be in touch about your special chair-wanted to let you know we got your email. The removable frame is a different beast all together. We might have to set up a tutorial session with you. The removable seats are all so different from each other as well, so it is hard to describe that process in a comment or through email. Thanks so much for your time watching the video, and for the kind words.
Amazing video! Thank you very much for your explanations - very clear and concise. Is there a recommended size of the chair seat edge you are wrapping around? We have some chairs we'd like to rush weave but the seat edges are 2 inches high. Would this be a problem?
I wouldn’t recommend it normally-Im guessing it was originally upholstered or had a seat attached to the top. If you did rush it, it would take a lot of cardboard to keep the seat from collapsing.
I have a couple of cracker barrel rocking chairs that a cat destroyed the papercord. I think I can tackle this project now.
The best video on rush seats. What brand paper rush do you use. Mine kept unwinding so I had to keep twisting it tight. Finally gave up thinking that my material is inferior. Suggestions?
Thank you for the kind words and taking your time to watch our videos! Here are a couple of thoughts: paper rush will definitely try to unwind if it is too wet. We do suggest wetting the rush slightly to increase pliability, but maybe try spritzing it instead of dunking it. Or, if you're using it dry, try wetting it slightly. We source from several different companies that you are welcome to check out on our "Resources" Page: silverriverchairs.com/resources
I am amazed by how good your explanation is! Can I do the same for danish paper cord? Or does it behave much different to this fibre rush? Thank you again!
You can absolutely use Danish cord and the process doesn't change. Danish cord does act differently for two reasons: the triple-ply makes the cord denser and the wax treatment during manufacturing makes it slippery. Make sure you are pulling firm on the straightaway and resist the urge to "over-adjust". Thanks for watching! If you find yourself woven into a corner, we offer tutorial instruction via zoom/facetime. Happy weaving!
Very useful ❤❤❤👌👌👌🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳t Thank you
Fantastic! Glad our rush video was helpful. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thank you for this excellent video. How many meters of this material takes etch chair approximately?
We figure between 2 and 2.5 lb per chair. The 5/32" material that was used in this video runs approximately 200 ft/lb. So I would estimate around 120-150 meters for an "average" chair. Thanks for watching!
Very clear tutorial - thank you. I just cut off the shredded fiber rush from a very old chair. The front is a bit wider than the back, but I see no evidence of extra weaving on either side of the front - nothing tacked to the front sides and no holes. Wish I'd counted the front and back strands before cutting off the rush. Could the back and front have had the same number of strands with the back strands more squashed together than the front? I have paper rush to do my first chair seat weaving, so we'll see what happens..
amazing job, excellent, try to use painted color paper rush.
Hello,
I was wondering what product I can use on my paper rush to seal it & help preserve it.
Thanks!
Thank you for the video. What length of rush do you have in the coil, to begin with?
Good question! We work in weight and not lengths. An "average" chair requires approximately 2-2.5 lb of paper/fiber rush. The coils that we are weaving with vary. Pull off enough material that fits easily in your hand. Bigger coils are unwieldy and smaller coils require a TON of knots. Thanks for watching!
Your work is the most precise among all the videos I've seen on this...beautiful work! One question is how you keep your rush from getting kinked and twisted when you are near the end and have to feed a single strand. I start off with a nice coil and wet it as you described, but as soon as I start working with it, it develops kinks and twists that I have to unravel before I can feed the strand through the small hole. Your rush never seems to never have this issue, so could it be a problem with the rush that I am using or is there a technique for preventing this?
Thank you for your kind words! When you start threading the single strand, try not getting the material quite as wet...almost dry and stiffer. While there is room, thread a loop through the center hole and pull the material/tail through instead of threading the tail and pulling the loop through. If it's any consolation, our material gets twisted and annoying too! Do the best you can to keep it from twisting/kinking, but it is inevitable.
Great video - I am trying to adjust my expectations of how long it takes to weave a chair (longer as a beginner I am sure). I have six chairs to do and I don't know if this is something I can accomplish in a couple of nights per chair, a week per chair etc... Basically am I cueing up one season or several seasons of a bingeworthy show to watch while I do this?
When we are teaching in person, the average student takes around 8-10 hours to complete their first chair...with a lot of added info/explanation. Once you are comfortable, 3-4 hours per chair would be reasonable. We find that watching something you've seen prevents you from spend more time watching than weaving. And audiobooks/podcasts are a constant in our workshop.
What does is generally cost to have a new rush seat put in a chair? This takes a lot of time! Great video!
do you put cardboard on the bottom also?
Can you suggest a vendor for purchasing fiber rush? My pape/fiber rush from Walmart is not so great… falling apart.
bonjour superbe explication qu elle est le type de corde que tu utilises merci pour ta réponse encore très bonne exotisation
Great video! I am weaving a bench seat, and I need to make really long cardboard pieces for the long sides of the bench. Why do the lines in the cardboard need to run diagonally? I am wondering because the piece of cardboard I have is not big enough to make the fill for the bench with the lines in the cardboard running diagonally. Is there a reason why you said it needs to run diagonally? It would be much appreciated if you would answer my question. Thanks!
Ahh...an exception to every rule! No, don't worry about trying to run the cardboard diagonally for your bench. The diagonal cardboard is a great combination of strength/flexibility when trying wedge the pieces in a small area. For a long bench, I would run the corrugation long-way to maximize strength...you won't need the flexibility in this case. Another suggestion: Try to keep the cardboard gap small (1-1.5") along the bridge of the bench. It might make threading material through the gap a little trickier, but it will keep the bridge straight and prevent it wandering. Not that big of a deal on a small bridge, but you can really tell on a bench. Good luck! Thanks for watching!
I was wondering what your source of rush is? My rush tends to fray and the fibers stand out when I wet it. I can't do it wet without getting sweater pills!
We've sourced from varied suppliers over the years...the age of the material seems to matter more than the source. The older/drier the rush is, the more it tends to pill. You might try spritzing your bundle with a spray bottle instead of dunking it. Thanks for watching and we hope this video was helpful!
I'm wondering wouldn't it be easier to nail in the start then keep looping until you reach the end?
I'm not quite sure what you mean by that, but try whatever you'd like...if it works, great! Thanks for watching and thinking about the process.
I am wondering. Can you use this technique on a headboard?
Sure, you’d have to be particular with tension on the long spans and use a lot of cardboard to stuff the spaces. I’ve seen a few headboards from manufacturers, but never wove one…honesty, wouldn’t want to weave one!
I have an antique chair that has no tack holes is there a way to even out the front and back without using tacks?
There is a method of tying a string to the back rail-usually for cattail or bulrush. Directions are on p 83 of Chair Seating-Techniques in Cane, Rush, Willow, and Cords book by Johnson, Barrat, and Butcher. You can tape them to the side rail as well, especially if they are narrowed as they go in toward the seat. We have the book for sale for $65 shipped in the US or you can search online. It comes from the UK and is the encyclopedia of chair weaving. If you go the tape route, it should hold fine once the rest of the rush is added. May be tricky at the outset. This video shows basic techniques and we are still creating the advanced technique videos. So many variations in shape, material, and construction elements! Thanks for watching.
@@silverriverchairs3686 thanks for your prompt reply
I'd like to ask....do you know if this chair weave would have been used in the late 900 ad-1066 ad? I'm wanting to try it on a chair my son made ,of a replica from approx 1000 AD, of a Lund Viking chair, from Sweden.
Interesting question! We can't say 100% without proper research, but here are a few thoughts. First off, twisted-fiber chairs have been produced for millennia, so a woven seat would definitely be appropriate.
Here's a beautiful stool from 1750 BC: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/544800
Here's replica Viking furniture (including a chair) from Sweden...wait...I bet it's your son's chair! nokkvidr.wordpress.com/the-camp/furniture/
Here's an "Irish-weave" chair that also might be appropriate: irisharchaeology.ie/2014/07/the-throne-of-the-quiet-man-the-sugan-chair/
I think that making the cord or finding cord that at least looks hand-twisted would be the important part. Good luck and let us know if you find out more information on Viking seats.
@@silverriverchairs3686 Thank-you so much for taking the time to answer my question and for providing so much valuable information for my research. Can I ask you how many feet I might need of 1/4 " hemp for a seat approx. 14"/14"? Thanks again for all your help.
@@silverriverchairs3686 Thanks again, I really appreciate your information.
@@annchristinegurholt6475 Just noticed this question. Rush is measured in pounds and 2 lb. would do a seat that size. Unfortunately, I don't know how that translates into hemp...Rockler says 400 ft of fiber rush for an "average" seat. That's a jumping off point I suppose.
@@silverriverchairs3686 Thanks so much.I took a chance and ordered exactly 400 ft. Your film will be most helpful once I start weaving the seat.
I have a customer who has a long bench needing to be rewoven in rush fiber. Could you direct me to a resource for weaving a long bench and a double chair?
Without seeing the bench, it is hard to give advice on it. You are welcome to email us at silverriverchairs@gmail.com and include a photo or two.
The chair seat is attached to chair with screws. The old rush went between them is there a procedure for this. Thank you
It sounds like you have a removable rush seat. There are several different methods of dealing with them depending on the style. The best reference manual for these type seats is Chair Seating: Techniques in Cane, Rush, Willow and Cords. We offer the book for sale or you can find it online. If you would like direct guidance, we are happy to schedule video tutorial time at a reasonable rate.
I'm new to all this and looking for guidance. I've got two old ladder back chairs to do for my 95 year-old mother. I'd like to do them the way they were done originally, but haven't seen a video that shows how it was done. There was only one tack and it was at the bottom center of the front rail. Any idea how that was done?
We've seen a ton of chairs over the years, but we are constantly seeing something new. If you want specific advise, please email pictures to SilverRiverChairs@gmail.com. And there are tons of different ways to weave a rush seat!
@@silverriverchairs3686 Thanks for the reply. I'll get back to this after Christmas.
Will you please show how to weave a wrought-iron trapezoid chair I got it with a wooden chair on able to figure out wrought-iron. Please help I found a antique table and chairs at a estate sale and four years later I cannot fond video, books, nothing at all
The main issue is attaching the first gusset strands. Tacks/Staples won't work, so tape the material to the rail instead. We do offer custom tutorial lessons if you would like to pursue additional help on your project. Send a picture of the project, your goals and contact information to: silverriverchairs@gmail.com Thanks for watching!
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How wet should the rush be? Yours looks almost dry.
With paper/fiber rush, almost dry is best. Too wet and the material untwists and/or breaks. Done that! A quick dip or a spritz to give the material more pliability is all you need. Thanks for watching!
Watch about de round chair?
Round or even curved chairs are tricky when weaving with rush. The material tries to slide downhill making adjusting difficult. If you want advice on a specific project, please contact us SilverRiverChairs@gmail.com and we can set up a tutorial. Thanks for watching!
What is the average cost of materials to weave 6 chairs?
Approximately $15-20 per chair. Thanks for watching!
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can you start on the right side first.
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Yes, you can absolutely start from the right side. As a right-hander, I find the first tacks easier to put in using the hammer in my right hand...and the pattern runs counter-clockwise. Many of our southpaw students find it easier to start on the right side and run the pattern clockwise instead. All of the tensioning/adjusting advice stays the same. Good luck on your project!
I learned from you, now I put cardboard
Nice! It does make a difference in the seats longevity. Bonus: stuffing with cardboard smooths out most small differences in tension. Glad you found the video helpful!
Square knot.
Can I just send my 🪑 chair to you ?
Our primary mission is education and empowering people to repair their own chairs. That said, we do restoration work on a limited basis. The best next step is to use the directories at the top of our "Resources" page (silverriverchairs.com/resources) and try to locate a weaver close to you. There are more of us out there than you'd think!