Step-by-step chair caning guide Part 1 – Measuring and soaking

The hand-woven thonet chair has holes in the circle, This four-part instructional image demonstrates the initial stages of chair caning for a classic thonet chair. First, place the chair frame onto the rattan sheets, ensuring a 10 cm overlap on all sides. The second step shows marking the frame's outline on the cane webbing, followed by cutting the material from the rattan roll. The final stage highlights a crucial professional tip: soak the cut rattan piece in water for about 15 minutes to achieve the necessary flexibility for installation. This preparation is key for high-quality furniture repair, whether you are working on a seating surface, a radiator cover panel, or a custom rattan room divider.and the rattan thread is woven into these holes.