Natural Rush
This is a freshwater soft rush which is a greenish/gold colour. Packed in bundles of approximately 2 1/2 kilos
Codes RUSH01

Chair Cane
Weaving cane for chairs. This is available in four sizes the following is a size guide only. The weight of it is approximate.

No 1 - 1.7 mm wide

No 2 - 2.1 mm wide

No 3 - 2.5 mm wide

No 4 - 2.9 mm wide
Code CAN01 - No 1
Code CAN02 - No 2
Code CAN03 - No 3
Code CAN04 - No 4

Use Round Pegging Cane To secure your woven seat in the weaving holes available in 4 and 5 mm diameter. Code CANPEG4
Code CANPEG5

Beading Cane This is a number 6 cane used for threading around the edge of your finished work. Sold in coils of approximate 3 mtrs.
Code CAN06A

Artificial Rush
This is made from a number of twisted natural and dark buff paper strands giving a realistic and durable finish. Ready prepared no need for twisting like real Rush. You’d struggle to know the difference, except in the ease of working it. 135 metres should be enough for the average seat but it depends on the pattern.
Code RUSH/ART

The Complete Guide to Chair Caning
Restoring Cane, Rush, splint, wicker and rattan furniture
By Jim Widnes
Written by a highly experience teacher and author this book offers 5 step by step projects including some modern pieces, including radiator covers and panelling. A thorough basics chapter explores the various tools and materials involved, while the projects themselves provide user friendly instructions and a plethora of colour photographs to demonstrate every key step.
254 x216 mm. 128 pages. Full colour throughout. Hard cover.
Code ISBN133 - £16.95 ea NO VAT

Caning Needle
A 20" (51cm) long needle with an eye at the slightly 'upturned' end end to make weaving the cane easier.
Code CAN08

Caners Handbook
by Bruce W Miller & Jim Widness
A descriptive guide with step by step photographs in restoring cane, rush, splint, Danish cord and wicker furniture. Instructions include simple and the more complicated patterns.
A4 format. Soft Cover. 143 pages.
Code ISBN607 - NO VAT on books

Seagrass Needle
Seagreaa Needle - a simple, invaluable tool.
Code SEA-02

Caning Chisel
This is an American (Osborne 405.2) quality tool. To chisel out the fine groove used for spline cane.
Code CAN09

Cane Instruction Booklet Full Colour
Very comprehensive instruction booklet on caning for the beginner.
Full colour throughout. 16 pages.
Please note that this booklet does not contain details on how to apply ready made (machine) woven cane to seats using spline cane. This is covered with excellent pictures in the very comprehensive Caners Hand Book which can be found in the Book section of our online catalogue.
Code CAN-003

Caning Tool
How sore do your fingers get when your trying to even out the cane pattern. This tool will give your poor fingers a rest.
Code CAN10