What is Rush paper?

Paper rush or paper wicker is a man-made fiber of chemically treated twisted kraft paper. It was used primarily in the construction and manufacturing of wicker furniture from the early 1900s to the late 1930s.

What is Fibre Rush made from?

Made from a tough paper, fiber rush is a good imitation of traditional natural rush for caning. It is a continuous twisted strand that eliminates the hand twisting and splicing required when working with cattail or sea grass. This brown 3/16″ rush comes in a 2 lb coil, enough to do an average chair seat.

What is the material called Rush?

Rush fabric is the fabric made using the Rush plant (Juncaceae). This plant grows in wet areas such as moors and pastures. It is more commonly known as Common Rush and is found frequently in the United Kingdom. To create rush fabric the stems are collected, cleaned and dried out.

Do you soak paper rush?

Do you need to soak the rush before use? “Reel rush” needs to be soaked for about an hour and then allowed to “mellow”, (soften) for a little while before use. Paper fibre on the other hand can be used dry.

Is fiber rush the same as Danish cord?

Danish cord is similar to fiber rush in that it is made from a heavy kraft paper, but it is twisted or roped more tightly, in a slender strand, and is waxed to give it a smooth look and feel.

How long do you soak rush before using it?

For pre-twisted natural real rush, we prefer to soak it for a good 20 minutes, that makes it much more pliable and easier to work with.

How much fiber rush do I need?

Brown color matches many antique seats for restoration projects. The average chair seat requires approximately 400 feet of fiber rush.

What is the difference between laced and unlaced Danish cord?

Laced Danish Cord is tightly roped (as used on Wegner’s Wishbone Chairs and the Rope Chair). Unlaced Danish Cord is twisted instead of roped, and is not as tightly twisted as Laced.

Is caning a chair difficult?

TAKE NOTE: Since the chair caning design is based on the square, the trapezoidal chair shape is closest to the square and the easiest to learn on. Round chair seats, horseshoe-shaped, and chairs with over 72 drilled holes are the most difficult, and not good for your first attempt.