Step One Give It a Soak
Soak the cane for 15–30 minutes in a large tub or bathtub. You can even line its original shipping box with a large plastic bag and soak it right inside.
Working With Rattan Cane Webbing
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Make Something Beautiful
With Rattan
Rattan cane webbing brings natural warmth and woven texture to furniture you already own. One thoughtful update can make a piece feel distinctive and completely yours.
A Material With Character
Beautiful From the Start
Natural rattan has warmth, texture, and character on its own. From the worktable to a finished piece, its natural variation gives every project a destinct beauty and personality.
Before the First Cut
A Bit of Planning
Makes All the Difference
Before you reach for the scissors, take a moment to check the fit and the direction of the weave. That quick check will make the rest of your project easier.
- Measure Before You Order Measure the visible opening and compare it with the roll size. Remember to include the extra rattan needed around the edges for fitting and securing.
- Dry Fit Before Cutting Place the rattan over the opening before cutting or securing it. Check the fit and direction of the weave, then make any small adjustments.
- Line Up the Weave Pattern Check that the horizontal and vertical lines look straight. Painter's tape or small clamps can help hold the rattan in place while you adjust it.
- Let the Piece Lead the Process Take a close look at your cabinet door, drawer front, or panel. The way it is built will show you how the rattan fits into the opening and where to staple it securely.
- Leave Room Around the Edges When cutting, leave at least an extra half inch of rattan on each side. You can trim away any excess once it is firmly attached.
Before You Begin
Prepare Your Rattan
In Three Easy Steps
Preparing rattan cane webbing is easy. All you need is a bit of water and room to work.
Step Two Pat it Dry
Remove the rattan from the water and lay it flat onto a towel. Pat it dry.
Step Three Cut, Shape & Create
Cut slowly along the weave lines for clean edges and an even pattern.
Bring It All Together
See the Difference Rattan Can Make
This is the moment the project comes together. A clean final fit lets the weave become part of the furniture, not simply something added to it.
The Final Layer
Keep It Natural
Or Add Your Own Touch
Rattan is beautiful exactly as it is. You can also stain or paint it to create a completely different look. Each finish gives the piece a different visual character, from the warmth of natural rattan to the depth of stain or the bolder contrast of paint.
Creative Possibilities
Rattan Belongs Wherever Your Creativity Takes You
Once you know the basics, the creative choices are yours. There is more than one way to use rattan, and no reason every project should look the same. The details you choose are what make the finished piece distinctly your own.
Make a Simple Surface Stand Out
A cabinet door, drawer front, side panel, or small opening can become the detail that draws your eye.
Give an Old Favorite a Fresh Look
Rattan can change one meaningful detail without taking away the shape and character you already love.
Follow Your Own Taste
Pair rattan with new hardware, a favorite color, or a clean, simple finish.
Your Next Project
Imagine What You
Can Make
Start with a piece you already have and choose the rattan pattern that suits it best. Sometimes one thoughtful detail is all it takes to make what you already own feel fresh, personal, and worth loving all over again.
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