Author: Anita Hummel
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Ways You Can Use Rattan Explained
Rattan is a material we use a lot in the production of our natural products. We use rattan to manufacture furniture, lamps, lighting, and baskets. There are many ways that you can use rattan to manufacture furniture, lamps, lightings, woven caning, and mats. Rattan is a very versatile material used traditionally for many years. Rattan…
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Hand Woven Rattan Caning History
Handwoven caning has a long and varied history. It is a technique that has been used for thousands of years. The art of caning goes back to ancient Egyptian times. Archaeologists found a King Tuk folding day or camping bed with a woven mattress on the bed frame; this was an example of some of…
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Three Types Of Chair Caning Explained
The caning of chairs continues to be a popular look. Caning gives the furniture pieces a natural look and feel. There are three basic types of caning: hand caning, press caning, or pre-woven cane and rush seats. Each of these has a unique look and feel. Caning and other woven kinds of natural mats have…
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10 Steps To Rattan Furniture Manufacturing Process Explained
When you look at a beautiful piece of natural rattan furniture, most people do not realize how many steps it has taken for that rattan furniture to arrive in your home. Rattan furniture requires many steps in the manufacturing process. Each step of rattan furniture must be carefully manufactured; skilled workers are required to manufacture…
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How Can You Tell If Alabaster Is Real?
Today, quite a bit of imitation alabaster is out on the market. Some of the imitation alabaster looks very good, so it can be hard to tell what is real and what is imitation. You can check if your alabaster is genuine or an imitation alabaster. One of the main ways is through the thickness…
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Differences Polyresin, Poly Marble, Alabaster, And Porcelain
There can sometimes be some confusion about the difference between polyresin, poly marble, alabaster, and porcelain. The end products for these can sometimes look similar, but they are not the same materials. Polyresin, polymarble, alabaster, and porcelain are very different materials. Each of the materials is manufactured and used in very different ways. Polyresin and…