This is the pressed cane method, which is different from woven cane. If your chair has a groove instead of holes, this is the method youāll need! Hereās the process: Step 1: Prep the Cane & Spline Soak both the cane sheet and the spline in room-temperature or lukewarm water for about 30 minutes to loosen the fibers. Donāt soak for too long, or it may weaken the structure. After soaking, remove and let excess water drip off before laying it out. Step 2: Trim & Fit Lay the damp cane over the area and cut it slightly larger than needed, leaving a few inches of excess for adjustments. This extra material ensures a secure fit when pressing it into the groove. Step 3: Press the Cane into Place Using a caning wedge and a rubber mallet (if available), gently press the cane into the groove where the spline will go. If you donāt have a mallet, you can still get a good result by using firm, even pressure with the wedge or a traditional hammerājust use it with caution. This step is keyāit forms the cane to the groove, creating the indentation needed for the spline to seat properly. Step 4: Insert the Spline Once the cane is fully pressed in, place the spline over the groove and hammer it in. If your chair has a curved shape, you might notice that some areas donāt fully seatāclamps can help hold it in place while drying. After drying, if any sections of the spline have lifted, apply wood glue (I prefer Titebond III for its strong hold and water resistance) before inserting the spline and then clamp in place to dry for at least 24 hours. Step 5: Trim & Finish After drying at least 24 hours, trim off the excess cane using a sharp X-Acto knife. From here, you can stain, seal, or leave it naturalāwhatever best fits your piece! š ļøFind all the products we used linked in my Amazon!
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