| When you talk about cane furniture, though, it is | | | | you and for the planet), it's better to spend a little |
| used by most people as a generic term for a type of | | | | more to get something of quality that's made from a |
| furniture. Technically, though, it refers to the weaving | | | | resource that's easily and naturally produced. |
| process - caning. | | | | Cane Furniture Care |
| There are many different types of cane furniture | | | | Like other possessions you might have, if you take |
| that have been made for the last few centuries. | | | | care of it, cane furniture will last a lot longer. Here are |
| Wicker furniture is usually made from Rattan or | | | | some tips for taking care of your wicker furniture. |
| Bamboo. | | | | * Keep it clean - use a soapy water or Murphy's |
| Bamboo Cane Furniture | | | | Wood Soap to keep the furniture clean and free of |
| Because Bamboo is one of the quickest growing | | | | debris. |
| plants, it's been used for centuries to make durable, | | | | * Keep it protected - you can use linseed oil to help |
| long lasting furniture. | | | | protect the wood of your wicker furniture. |
| Bamboo is also a very sturdy wood, making it a good | | | | * Keep it Dry - Wicker furniture (especially bamboo) |
| candidate for furniture creation. Being naturally | | | | becomes more pliable when wet. If you sit on wet |
| straight and sturdy, when varnish is added, bamboo | | | | wicker furniture, you can cause it to sag and have it |
| becomes even more durable. Varnish also enhances | | | | dry in that position. |
| the final look of the furniture. | | | | Wicker Furniture Challenge |
| Rattan Cane Furniture | | | | Wicker furniture has been around for centuries and |
| Unlike Bamboo which grows very straight and | | | | will be around for years to come. Here's a challenge - |
| vertically, Rattan is more pliable and grows in vines | | | | keep an eye open tomorrow for any wicker or cane |
| that can reach more than fifty feet in length. | | | | furniture you might see throughout the day. You |
| Like Bamboo, Rattan is easy to replenish, making it a | | | | might be surprised at how much you start to see |
| great candidate for affordable furniture. Also like | | | | how integrated into modern life this style of furniture |
| bamboo, rattan furniture is very sturdy because of | | | | is. |
| the way the vines of the plant grow. | | | | If you're looking for a great alternative to the tacky, |
| Cane Furniture Shopping | | | | mass produced plastic lawn chairs and outdoor tables, |
| When shopping for cane furniture, it's a wise | | | | take a look at wicker furniture as a more |
| investment to make sure you're buying genuine | | | | environmentally friendly and artistic alternative. You |
| Bamboo or Rattan furniture and not a cheap | | | | can help do something for the environment and be |
| knock-off. Remember that you get what you pay | | | | stylish at the same time. |
| for when shopping for anything. In the long run (for | | | | |