Tag: Rattan
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5 Steps To Natural Rattan Materials Processing Explained
When you look at a beautiful piece of natural rattan furniture, most people do not realize how many steps it has taken for the rattan material to reach the supplier. Processing the rattan materials can also be labor intensive. Two main methods are used to process the rattan materials: traditional and modern. The more modern…
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How To Bend And Shape Rattan
Rattan is a natural material found mainly in the jungle areas of Southeast Asia. It is a material that has been used for centuries to make home decor and home furniture products. Rattan can be bent and shaped in a variety of ways. The rattan must first be pliable so that it can be bent.…
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Care & Maintenance Of Outdoor Synthetic Rattan Furniture
It is now famous for having outdoor synthetic rattan furniture in its outdoor living areas. But just like any other type of furniture, you have adequate care and maintenance to ensure the furniture lasts long. The care and maintenance of outdoor synthetic rattan furniture are pretty straightforward. Use mild soap and water and a soft…
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Can Cane Furniture Be Left Outside?
Cane is a beautiful natural material used for centuries to produce all kinds of woven furniture. Cane furniture and caning are making a huge comeback in today’s design world. Cane furniture is not weather-resistant; manufacturers produce outdoor weather-resistant furniture from synthetic, not natural, cane materials. Throughout history, cane furniture was in outdoor settings in many…
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What Is Stronger Rattan Or Bamboo?
Some people use the words rattan and bamboo interchangeably, even though they are two different materials. As they are two different materials, they also do not have the same strength abilities. Bamboo is stronger than rattan. Some bamboo is known even to have a higher tensile strength than steel; this is why bamboo is used…
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Rattan Vs. Bamboo – Differences In Materials Explained
Many times, people will use the word bamboo and rattan interchangeably. Rattan and bamboo are often discussed in the same sentence or reference, adding to the confusion between these natural materials. Rattan and bamboo are not the same material, as they have different characteristics and uses. For example, bamboo is hollow and grows straight as…
