Saturday, January 7, 2012

Knot it off and you're done !

Finally, wrap the end of the fiber rush cord under a few strands of previously wrapped cord and knot if off.  Cut off any excess cord.
YOU'RE DONE !
Now that you have finished, it's a good idea to apply a finish on the top and bottom of your project.  Clear or tinted polyurethane works well, as well as tongue oil, linseed oil, and shellac or lacquer.  I like to apply 4 to 6 coats to ensure a long life.  Here is a link to a really good slide show of the fiber rush weaving process - http://peerlessrattan.com/rush-seat-weaving.html.  I hope you enjoyed this project and will come back for my next.

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