The heat hasn't left Kempton yet but our winter hours begin with the 1st of October.
Monday noon - 5pm
Tues - Fri 9 - 5
Sat 9 - 1
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
How does changing the handle size affect the stakes?
Q: How do I know how long the stakes should be if the pattern calls for one size "D" handle but I want to use a different size?
A: Keep this rule in mind: the length of your stake is determined by adding the width of the base plus 2 times the height desired plus an extra 6" (for tucking the stakes).
If you are using a larger handle than in the pattern, make sure you add extra stakes both horizontally and vertically (otherwise your stakes will be too far apart and you will be left with a weak base and basket).
A: Keep this rule in mind: the length of your stake is determined by adding the width of the base plus 2 times the height desired plus an extra 6" (for tucking the stakes).
If you are using a larger handle than in the pattern, make sure you add extra stakes both horizontally and vertically (otherwise your stakes will be too far apart and you will be left with a weak base and basket).
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Special Reed Sale:
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~ Help us CELEBRATE! ~
Special Reed Sale:
In honor of our 35th anniversary (1975 - 2010) we are offering a 20% discount on 35 pounds of mixed sizes of reed. The reed must be of ONE type (ex: 35 coils, any size of flat reed, or flat oval reed, or round reed). Please note: This price for MIXED coils will NOT show up in your shopping cart but will be applied at invoicing and reflected on your shipping confirmation email.
The mixed 35 pound discount will last until December 30th. (If you are ordering 35 pounds of the SAME size, this is the usual discount and the discount WILL show in the online catalog.)
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~ Help us CELEBRATE! ~
Special Reed Sale:
In honor of our 35th anniversary (1975 - 2010) we are offering a 20% discount on 35 pounds of mixed sizes of reed. The reed must be of ONE type (ex: 35 coils, any size of flat reed, or flat oval reed, or round reed). Please note: This price for MIXED coils will NOT show up in your shopping cart but will be applied at invoicing and reflected on your shipping confirmation email.
The mixed 35 pound discount will last until December 30th. (If you are ordering 35 pounds of the SAME size, this is the usual discount and the discount WILL show in the online catalog.)
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Friday, August 13, 2010
What is Machine Cane?
Prewoven cane is known by quite a few names: press cane, loom cane, mat cane, sheet cane, machine cane, cane mesh, cane webbing, etc.
It got the name machine cane because it is woven on a loom, a "machine" vs. being woven by hand onto the chair seat. A huge misconception is that prewoven cane is "made by a machine", this is not true at all.
Rolls of prewoven came are 50ft. long so several pieces of cane are attached into one lone piece with overlapping and glued ends to reach that length needed for a full roll. These long strands are rolled onto bobbins and form the warp.
Workers will weave shorter cane strands horizontally for the weft.
Some imperfections will appear in the weaving due to the natural imperfections of cane as well as the piecing process. To repair these weak spots: Cut pieces of cane from the edge of the mat. Soak both the mat and the short pieces of cane. Using a tweezers and/or flat tipped awl, lift the pieces of cane on the mat and slide the repair piece into place, overlapping as much as possible to add strength. Use white glue to secure the new pieces of cane.
No loom can weave a diagonal strand so the diagonals are woven into place one at a time after the horizontal and vertical grid is removed from the loom.
It got the name machine cane because it is woven on a loom, a "machine" vs. being woven by hand onto the chair seat. A huge misconception is that prewoven cane is "made by a machine", this is not true at all.
Rolls of prewoven came are 50ft. long so several pieces of cane are attached into one lone piece with overlapping and glued ends to reach that length needed for a full roll. These long strands are rolled onto bobbins and form the warp.
Workers will weave shorter cane strands horizontally for the weft.
Some imperfections will appear in the weaving due to the natural imperfections of cane as well as the piecing process. To repair these weak spots: Cut pieces of cane from the edge of the mat. Soak both the mat and the short pieces of cane. Using a tweezers and/or flat tipped awl, lift the pieces of cane on the mat and slide the repair piece into place, overlapping as much as possible to add strength. Use white glue to secure the new pieces of cane.
No loom can weave a diagonal strand so the diagonals are woven into place one at a time after the horizontal and vertical grid is removed from the loom.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Amount of Shaker tape yardage needed for seats.
Figuring the approximate amount of Shaker tape yardage needed for seats:
Width x Depth= ? Inches
(Measure at widest points.)
For 5/8" tape: ? Inches ÷ 5.3
For 1" tape: ? Inches ÷ 9
Answer = number of yards needed
(Avg. 15" x 18" seat = 52 yds. of 5/8" or 30 yds. of 1")
Two color seat: Answer ÷ 2 = yardage of each color needed
Remember, this is only an approximating tool. It is best to order more that needed because chairs and dye lots can vary.
Click here to order Shaker tape and a Shaker tape color chart with actual samples of tape.
Width x Depth= ? Inches
(Measure at widest points.)
For 5/8" tape: ? Inches ÷ 5.3
For 1" tape: ? Inches ÷ 9
Answer = number of yards needed
(Avg. 15" x 18" seat = 52 yds. of 5/8" or 30 yds. of 1")
Two color seat: Answer ÷ 2 = yardage of each color needed
Remember, this is only an approximating tool. It is best to order more that needed because chairs and dye lots can vary.
Click here to order Shaker tape and a Shaker tape color chart with actual samples of tape.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Tip of the Week - quick kid's project
Weave around a Styrofoam cup.
Round reed can be inserted across the cup near the bottom. A base can be twined for a couple inches or start weaving up the sides right away, using the shape of the cup as a mold. After the weaving is finished and secured, break away the Styrofoam. Voila', a finished basket.
You can rewet the basket and push the bottom up so it sits flat.
Round reed can be inserted across the cup near the bottom. A base can be twined for a couple inches or start weaving up the sides right away, using the shape of the cup as a mold. After the weaving is finished and secured, break away the Styrofoam. Voila', a finished basket.
You can rewet the basket and push the bottom up so it sits flat.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Country Seat Courier
To read the pdf version of our monthly newsletter - The Country Seat Courier - visit our Newsletter Page - http://www.countryseat.com/newsletter.htm . 6 months of newsletters are posted in case you missed one.
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