Rattan

Some weaving techniques
• Burn off any fibres and apply an initial coat of varnish. Leave to dry in the
air or in the sun for 4 to 24 hours, and then apply a second coat of varnish;
• Alternatively, after making the basic skeleton structure, the furniture product
can be sanded down and stained, using an electrostatic spray gun to
apply polyurethane lacquer. This will protect the furniture from the effects
of the sun, which is particularly useful for outdoor furniture that will have
significant exposure to sunlight. After this, the hard surface is once again
sanded down to remove any remaining roughness. To finish off, apply a
matt or gloss polyurethane varnish;
• Inspect the finished furniture and carry out a quality control check. If the
products meet the desired standards, then they are ready to be sold.
Finished rattan products
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