How to Weave a Rush Frame that has no Corners

[@ambricem]

Here in 2021 and this video is gold! I did my first rush seat last night and it was so therapeutic and this channel gave me the confidence to do it!

[@edhammond2497]

I'm glad my video helped you!

[@highanddryful]

Its 2 am and I'm watching you weave this frame. I have a set a bar stools were the rush has perished. I have cut the old rush off and unscrewed the frame from the stool , so now I have the loose frame without the corners as shown in this video. I have never weaved before but this tutorial gives me the confidence to attempt my own weave. Its very difficult to find danish cord or paper rush in Australia and its very expensive to buy online, so I'm going to try complete my project using beige paracord instead. Thanks for your very easy to follow and understand series of videos.

[@jill552]

I can’t believe this video is 10 years old. It’s such a clear video and the content is excellent.

[@mellowmel8645]

I love youtube because of videos like this

[@theblockchainadvisor-cenac8683]

Absolutely amazing. We have six chairs to do, and I think I will give it the ole college try!

[@johnjones4825]

I just redid my kitchen chair, using jute rope/string, 6mm thick. The first time I did it, I followed your video, but over 6 years, it sagged badly. This time, I did only one loop at a time, pulling with all my strength and clamping every corner to get it properly tight. My 45 degree angles aren't perfectly straight, but it is good and tight now, let's see how it fares under some of the rather larger people that use that chair now! I also re used the original jute, and had a good 15 inches left over, so either it stretched or I got a little more tension into the seat this time. A good 50 bucks spent, compared to what I would imagine a professional would have asked...

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

Wow! Great job!

[@linjaysha]

So awesome! I followed these instructions and just completed my first chair!

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

Great job!

[@fredericapanon207]

I do wonder what was used as a structural filler before cardboard was invented... The current "rush" material is now twisted paper. Were actual rushes twisted together or was twisted straw also used?

[@itsmeowornever.8143]

Hello Mr. Hammond. I have a beautiful 2nd hand store chair in need of a new rush seat without corners. It was originally sea grass. I haven't been able to locate a resourch with responsibly harvested grass. Would you know of one or shall i try another material? I live in a very dry climate. Also curious if an oil might be used to extend the life of the seat. I appreciate your instructional video. Thank you!

[@mamamasonstreasure5202]

I have a rocking chair that has this type of seat, but I can't get it to come off, I unsacred the bottom and the arms are in the way can you show me how to fix this issue.

[@user-pr7pw2hu4u]

Hi, I was wondering if you also have a video of a similar seat but with corners. I want to do a restoration but am figuring out how to do it :)

[@GypsyEncounters]

This is wonderful! Your videos are full of skills and tips, I am basically apprenticing from home!

[@zohrehsamani]

Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful video.

[@edhammond5542]

I am glad that you enjoyed it. Ed Hammond

[@luisfu20010]

you r an ecelent teacher,,, so helpful to me, thank u so much

[@patriciamouraosilvianobran9035]

Thank you so much for your videos. I watched many times . I am about to start to rush weave 3 high chairs with removable seat and hexagonal and round in the middle and slant in the corners. I am not sure how to start and can I send you pictures via email?

[@chrisloach9658]

Where can I find info on how to weave a frame that does have corners?

[@lorierandall5299]

Fabulous instructions, I am based in the UK otherwise I would definately buy supplies from you. I cannot beleive how well my first attempt was using 5 mm seagrass and folliwng your instructions, but I think maybe the seagrass was too thick. I will try 3.5 mm sized seagrass on the next chair and then try some natural rush so I can compare results.

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

Glad to hear of your success! We do ship to the UK, our website is all set up to handle International shipping. peerlessrattan.com

[@daviddegroot8158]

Hi Ed! Brilliant to watch! I have completed 6 Nils Moller chairs before based on your other video. Question: Is there a reason why you knot the rush halfway and not tag it when you run out of rush?

[@suzannehaman8517]

Hi Ed, this video is excellent and your teaching instructions have given me the courage to weave my four chairs! I have four seats that measure 14" front, 12" back and sides. I'm wondering how much rush to buy from you to complete this project?

[@orianomarchi]

Could I do this using Seagrass? What is the difference? The seat I have has originally been done in some form of paper cord, which is quite flat.

[@theladyhitchshow8087]

Approximately how many yards of rush does it take to complete one chair?

[@michaelking81]

What size staples do you use with the pneumatic stapler? Your video is awesome!

[@jerrywhite3517]

Thank you so much for your informative video. I am about to tackle my first rush weaving on a no corner frame. I have a question about the staples. Can I use the standard T-50 3/8" crown or do I need to use the 1/4" crown?

[@edhammond2497]

The T50 staples are quite a bit wider and difficult to attach to round rails. You could try it. I found the T25 cable staples are a perfect fit, but you also need the T25 stapler to use them. I use the 3/8" T25 staples.

[@gregjasper2264]

I have a rocker from Cracker Barrel that my cats have clawed the paper rushould to pieces. I’ve rewoven the seat by following video instruction. However, I cannot find any information on how to weave the back. I want it to look like the original but canot find a single instruction article. The back has square corners but don't undrstand how to get started or how the weave starts on the outside edge of three vertical posts. Can you help me?

[@kencarter6638]

Greg did you figure it out . I can help you

[@edhammond2497]

Take the back apart very slowly, taking many photos of how they did it, and reverse engineer the process to teach yourself how to do it.

[@sandracrane6368]

Ken Carter, I also need help getting a rocker back started. If you have any info at I would appreciate it.

[@paigereddan9682]

this is very helpful. How do you suggest getting the frame off of the chair without damaging the wood?

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

If you are not confident about removing the frame, I'd take it to a furniture refinisher and have him take it off.

[@betsydebar4143]

I am reweaving a seat with rush but it has no corners which I have seen you do in your videos. This frame is rounded in the corners like a smile instead of right angles. How do I weave these without the rush slipping off?

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

Hi, look at one of my other videos, the one called "How to Weave A Rush Frame With Wrapped Corners, Round Corners & has a Special Weave'' tells about wrapping round corners.

[@ramorgan7]

how would you do a chair frame with an armrest handle near the center of the side?

[@edhammond2497]

I would remove the armrest handle, then weave the seat and then replace the armrest handle. You may have to wrap the outer edge of the hole to fill in.

[@luisestevesirvent2990]

¡Deliciosos veintiséis minutos, gracias por compartir tu trabajo Eduardo!. ¡Internet es una hermosa herramienta!.

[@edhammond2497]

Me alegro que lo haya disfrutado, gracias por sus amables palabras.

[@sonnygp4052]

beautiful work!! ❤🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏!!

[@mthukumar7028]

Raw material available in india

[@paolo_meloni]

Really thank you for your videos! This is a really good thing!

[@edhammond2497]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@abdullghoriO1]

I have to design a frame with no corners for a chair I'm making, should I cut the frame shorter than the opening of the chair to make some space for where the rush goes over the edges of the frame?

[@edhammond2497]

+abdullghoriO1 If the rush is going to go over the edges of the frame, then it seems like you will need to allow room for that, so that the frame will then fit in the opening.

[@abdullghoriO1]

+Ed Hammond Thank you so much, also, how would I connect the finished frame to my chair without damaging the rush?

[@edhammond2497]

+abdullghoriO1 It's usually attached from the bottom with screws, just separate the rush a little where the screws will go through.

[@keryncoulter]

Brilliant Thank you!

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

You're welcome!

[@neil64]

I have a round seat with paper rush,, It has 4 cutouts evenly spaced around seat that part is easy but I can't figure how to do the rest , Can you help me?

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

+neil I have some printed instructions for a round stool, I can email them to you, maybe that will help. Email me direct and I'll reply to you.

[@neil64]

[e-mail] I thought I had it figured out, More complicated than meets the eyeThank you very much for answering me

[@taironevieira1288]

PARABÉNS INCRIVEL !!!

[@juliawalton]

Where do you purchase your rush from? Yours does not seem to have any problems with unraveling as mine can do

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

I have discovered that people who have trouble with it unraveling are actually causing it by the way they are handling the rush and weaving. Try turning your spool upside down and take the rush off from the other side, try using smaller coils as you weave. Try not to let it unravel while putting it around the rungs. We sell rush on our website peerlessrattan.com

[@juliawalton]

@@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113 thank you for the advice, I'll give it a go!

[@amazingskincarewrodanfield6853]

@@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113 which size fiber rush do you use 5/32 or 6/32

[@edhammond2497]

@@amazingskincarewrodanfield6853 In the video I am using size 6/32

[@jalinabardi9160]

👍 grazie

[@betsydebar4143]

the rush I'm using is untwisting although I only wet it for few seconds. I think it is smaller than want you use. what size should I be using?

[@edhammond2497]

I normally use size 6/32, that's what I am using in the videos. Beginning weavers sometimes find size 5/32 easier to use, but it may tend to come apart if it's too wet.

[@jamesshastid2973]

What varnish do I use on a rush seat?

[@edhammond2497]

You can leave it natural, or use clear shellac or polyurethane.

[@rosswooley8439]

is it possible to rush a rectangle?

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

Yes, some stools and benches are rectangle, you use the same process.

[@joedorotik9159]

explained so that i believe i can do it but mine probably may not look as good thank you,

[@longhichannel48]

Amazing👍😍

[@mdjo4226]

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