How To Repair The Broken Strands Of Natural Rattan Or Cane On Conservatory Furniture

How To Repair The Broken Strands Of Natural Rattan Or Cane On Conservatory Furniture

Loose strands of natural rattan and cane can easily be repaired

Natural rattan or cane conservatory furniture can quite easily become damaged resulting in broken or split weave; you really need to repair the damage before the strands start to work loose.

Loose strands of rattan or cane can just be glued back into place with Superglue.

If there are pieces of weave missing, replace with new material, usually available from a craft outlet.

  • Cut the old strands out back to good cane.
  • Measure a generous length to fill the gap and soak in water for 30 – 45 minutes to soften; this makes it easier to weave.
  • Dry off any excess water and weave through the damaged section of furniture. Pull through with a fine-nosed pair of pliers.
  • Glue the ends into place.

 

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Angela Slater

Daughter of a farmer and market gardener so have always had a connection with the outdoors, whether it was keeping animals or producing fruit, vegetables and cut flowers. Along with my work at Hayes Garden World I also have a smallholding, mainly breeding rare breed pigs. I gained an HND and BSc in Conservation and Environmental Land Management, as a result I am an ardent environmentalist and have a keen interest in environmentally friendly gardening. In my time at Hayes I worked for several years in the Outdoor Plant and Houseplant areas.