Archive for July, 2008
« Previous EntriesHow do I disinfect a wicker baasket?
Monday, July 28th, 2008NikkiBay8 asked: I just bought a really nice wicker basket from the resail shop. Before I go to use it, I would really like to disinfect it but I don’t know how without ruining the wood. Any ideas would help. Thank you!Valerie
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Tips For Furnishing Your Home With Wicker Furniture, Part 1
Friday, July 25th, 2008Adrian Adams asked: Stylish and elegant wicker furniture is the perfect choice of furnishing for any home, be it a contemporary city apartment, Victorian country home or a vacation retreat. Made from natural materials including rattan, banana bark, willow and rush, wicker furniture comes in a wide assortment of weaving styles and colors that can […]
I live in south Texas and I have my wicker chairs on the patio?
Thursday, July 24th, 2008Just Me asked: They don’t get rained on, but they are starting to look dirty. I have cleaned them but the black is still on them. It is hot and dry where I am. Any suggestions? Would it help the look if I painted them?Jose
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I bought some wooden chairs with wicker seats and want to paint them turquoise - what’s the best paint to use?
Monday, July 21st, 2008Titi Cuervo asked: I’d also like the process to use too. I’d like to use spray paint, will this work okay? I’m mainly concerned about the seats….
Do I have to remove the varnish and sand it? and why?Lydia
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Other than the usual fake plants, decorative plates and wicker basket fluff, what are some (cont.)?
Saturday, July 19th, 2008Siobhan W. asked: interesting things I could decorate the tops of my kitchen cabinets with?Karl
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I bought a used handmade wicker basket, signed and dated on the bottom. How can I find out about the artist?
Friday, July 18th, 2008Sue from Maple Grove asked: It’s a terrific basket, with one handle that opens to a teardrop shape on each side, attached in two places on each side, so it moves. Very clever! It is signed “C. Ryks ‘89″.
Thanks in advance to all of you.Kathryn
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What can I use a large wicker basket for?
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008Krissy asked: It’s a large picnic basket.
I’m thinking about using it for storage.Nathaniel
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How should I paint my wicker furniture?
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008BR K asked: I’m moving and I have a white wicker bedroom set that I’ve had since I was about 5 or 6. It’s in great condition, but the paint is starting to fade. I want to keep it the same color, but is there a certain paint or process that I should use?Anita
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All Weather Wicker Furniture - Now a Possibility
Sunday, July 6th, 2008Kenny Leichester asked: Many people look at their homes as lifelong investments. Much time is given in choosing the perfect location, walls, appliances, and furniture. Furniture can make or break a home. Mismatched couches greet your mornings with an eyesore, oversized dinner sets can make your dining area feel crowded, and uncomfortable beds make you […]
Consider Wicker - Top Choices For Outdoor Furnishing
Saturday, July 5th, 2008Kenny Leichester asked: Wicker is a popular type of outdoor furniture built from interwoven pattern of wicker stripes. Wicker furniture, which is usually hand-made, is made from canes that come from willow trees. They mainly come from countries in the Southeast Asia, namely China, Indonesia and Philippines.During the Victorian era, Wicker furniture became popular. This […]
