DIY wicker furniture from rattan

Once, wicker furniture was out of competition, but soft corners, chairs, chairs gradually ousted it from the everyday life of the majority of the population, although not for long.

Currently, wicker furniture, mainly from Ratan, is again on leading positions, harmoniously fitting into any interior, because its advantages are undeniable, since they prevail over any ultra -modern interior items.

Types of rattan

Recently, along with the use of willow, bamboo, alder, rotational material began to be used widely for furniture. However, the growth of the rattan in distant tropics, affecting expensive deliveries, led to the development of a rattan analogue called artificial. Based on this, wicker rattan furniture is made either from natural or artificial material.

Natural rattan

The natural rattang used in the weaving of furniture is stems of climbing vines that have undergone special processing. The length of the stem in a rattan palm can reach 250 m with the largest thickness of 7 cm. The widespread use of the rattan material is due to the good flexibility and evenness of the barrel, devoid of knots.

Artificial rattan

An analogue of the rattan, almost not different from genuine material, is represented by a synthetic fiber produced by the method of extrusion. At the same time, artificial rattan can have a configuration:

• a crescent that imitates the bark of the tree;
• rod;
• braid;
• stripes.

Moreover, regardless of the type of material, techno -Rotang has a different length, thickness, width, as well as a variety of shades and textures represented by a smooth or ribbed surface.

Furniture production from rattan

The process of production of artificial rattan furniture is less labor -intensive than from natural material, since techno -Rotang does not require preliminary preparation, as well as the implementation of some works related to the direct manufacture of furniture.

Technology for the manufacture of furniture from natural raw materials

Before the rattan stems fall into the production process, they undergo thorough preparation, including the following stages:

1. Cleaning the stems of a rattan palm from the bark.
2. Rounding the material in thickness.
3. Ferry processing to give raw materials greater elasticity.
4. The straightening of the stems is carried out using a special device.
5. Measurement and, if necessary, trim to a certain length.

After processing the material, the trunk is either split into thin rods or bending, giving the form of a separate part for the future product. However, in the production process, not only the stalk is involved, but also the bark. So, stems of large diameter are used to make a furniture frame, and thin - for weaving a pattern, decorating angles. At the same time, the bark is ideal for weaving mats, the backs of sofas, seats, various types of rugs.

Thus, the manufacture of furniture from natural rattan is almost a non -waste production consisting of the following works:

• The manufacture of the frame of the product - is carried out by giving a stem of the desired shape previously in a steam scrape with subsequent fixation on a special machine during the day necessary to fix the resulting configuration. After removing from the machine, grooves, notches are made on the details, and holes are drilled.
• The assembly of individual parts into a single product - through various types of weaving, the product is given a complete look, and the combination of elements is made by the same rattan.

• Wax processing or varnish is necessary for prolonged preservation of a natural shade and texture of the source material.

Due to the fact that rattan furniture appears due to manual labor, each product has a truly unique opener. Despite the unique design and aesthetic attractiveness, natural rattan furniture has a number of other predominant features, including:

• environmental cleanliness of the material;
• high strength of the product;
• relative resistance to moisture;
• the minimum number of joints;
• ease of transportation;
• simplicity of assembly;
• light weight;
• duration of operation.

However, rattan furniture is not devoid of disadvantages:

• does not tolerate sharp temperature fluctuations;
• the complexity of care due to preventive work on the prevention of cracks or volumetric deformations;
• cannot be placed near heating devices, and even more so next to open fire;
• high cost.

Of course, such shortcomings can be considered insignificant, especially against the background of a mass of advantages.

Making interior items from artificial rattan

The process of manufacturing furniture from techno -ROPE is characterized by a fairly simple technology that allows you to make a furniture masterpiece with your own hands. The production of interior items from the technorotang is carried out in the following order:

1. A finished frame made of wood, plastic or metal is taken.
2. To the base, with the help of a furniture stapler, bolts, screws, guides are attached to the subsequent creation of an artificial rattan pattern.
3. They are cut off with scissors or a knife protruding for the frame of the rod.
4. The prepared frame is braided by the chosen type of techno -ROP. In this case, you can perform weaving in a checkerboard pattern or a more complex openwork, combining several varieties of techno -ROP.
5. Upon completion of weaving, excesses extending beyond the frame are cut, and the ends of the product are masked.

Despite the simplicity of the production process, artificial rattan furniture is endowed with a lot of virtues:

• moisture resistance;
• the low weight of the finished product;
• the ability to withstand fairly large loads without apparent change of the original type;
• resistance to ultraviolet, depending on the recipe of the material;
• the possibility of using various detergents;
• does not deform under the influence of a sharp temperature difference;
• not toxicity of the product;
• do not smell synthetics;
• lack of joints on furniture;
• unpretentiousness of operation, care;
• long service life;
• acceptable cost.

Among the shortcomings, it is worth highlighting:

• the relative rigidity of artificial material requires the presence of an iron or plastic frame;
• in case of damage to weaving in any place, the product loses its strength and over time weaving completely blooms.

Despite the shortcomings, high -quality furniture from Technorist is in fairly high demand among different segments of the population. Of course, the advantages of furniture from a rattan of natural and artificial production are significantly different, but with regard to the originality of execution and aesthetic attractiveness it is difficult to bow to any one option.

Rotan furniture selection criteria

If you do not weave time or possibility, or preference is given to furniture from natural materials, then before acquisition you need to focus on the following points:

• Manufacturer. Furniture made of natural rattan is mainly produced in the places of the growth of raw materials, and only then exported to various points of the world. Based on this, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines can be considered masterpieces of genuine production.

• Price. Roatan furniture, the price of which is very low, can turn out to be from a techno -ROST or with a marriage, so it is better not to purchase such an interior item, trying to save even a significant amount of money. At the same time, in China, rattan furniture can be of high quality, since in Thailand there are both small workshops and factories that have been manufacturing rattan furniture for a long time.

• Appearance. The heterogeneity of the shade, minor cracks indicate a violation of manufacturing technology or non -compliance with the transportation conditions and can cause the loss of all their advantages to the product after a short period of active operation. In addition, a too voluminous layer of paint or varnish over time quickly covers with cracks, completely spoiling the aesthetic type of product.

Of course, when purchasing furniture from the rattan, the reviews of sellers should be the least, because they need to sell the goods, so it is worth carefully inspecting the product, test it for comfort, correlate quality and cost, after which you can proceed to the purchase decision.

Rattan furniture in the interior

Having appeared on the market relatively recently, rattan furniture immediately gained particular popularity, since rattan is perfectly combined:

• with metal;

• glass;

• stone;

• skin;

• textiles;

• wood.

Furniture made of natural or artificial rattan is ideal:

• for a summer house;

• for an open veranda;

• for the garden;

• near the pool;

• for the office;

• for the balcony.

Calmness and comfort are inalienable components of good sleep, and rattan furniture only contributes to this. Moreover, the furniture can be selected:

• cream shade;

• dark tones;

• golden color.

The sophistication and comfort of the living room will give furniture in the style of modern.

Or high-tech.

In a spacious living room, a furniture set consisting of a sofa, chairs, a pouf and small tables will perfectly be located.

Rotan furniture will harmoniously fit into any interior of the kitchen.

Roatan moisture resistance makes it indispensable material for the manufacture of furniture in the bathroom.

Artificial rattan furniture China, among which the main share of products is produced by the famous Chinese factories Tivoli, Baihui both in quality and design are absolutely not inferior to Indonesian production.

Thus, the rattan furniture, the photo of which is posted in the article, quite clearly allows you to see how the interior design can be transformed. Therefore, if there are not enough resources to purchase furniture in the store, it is quite possible to try to braid any interior item with your own hands.