FIG. 69. A WOVEN CENTER TABLE.
Willow stems or rods are cut when several feet long. They are then soaked in water and the outer bark peeled. The rods are then sorted, bundled and shipped to the dealer or user. The peeling is generally accomplished by hand with a peculiarly forked stick or rod. Commercially there are what are termed dry peeled rods and steam peeled rods, with the former in favor for furniture of the better class. They sell for from 6 cents to 15 cents per pound, depending on quality, length and method of peeling. Willow stems are used extensively in basketry, and for porch and summer furniture. They could be used effectively on such a table as shown in [Fig. 69], but cannot generally be utilized advantageously in school shops for seating purposes only. However, they have very definite uses on some structures, and an adequate supply should be kept on hand for use when opportunity offers.
Within the confines of this book a variety of materials has been suggested, and many demonstrated, for seat weaving of various kinds and for weaving on structures other than seats. These will ordinarily afford sufficient latitude for classes of different grade in the school shops, but the instructor or worker should not infer that those indicated include all. Experience in weaving with these materials will suggest new mediums and combinations without number, and experimentation with new materials by both instructor and pupil should be encouraged.
SUGGESTIVE PROJECTS.
WEAVING MATERIALS: WHERE TO OBTAIN
The following firms and individuals can furnish the various weaving materials indicated. They may undoubtedly be procured locally in the larger cities.
| Cane | |
| LUSSKY, WHITE AND COOLIDGE | Chicago, Ill. |
| AMERICAN REED AND RATTAN MFG. CO. | Brooklyn, N. Y. |
| HOOVER BROS. | Kansas City, Mo. |
| L. S. DRAKE, INC. | West Newton, Mass. |
| Cane Webbing | |
| LUSSKY, WHITE AND COOLIDGE | Chicago, Ill. |
| RESTMOER MFG. CO. | Vancouver, B. C. |
| Fiber | |
| THE FIBER GRAND CO. | Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| J. L. HAMMET CO. | Brooklyn, N. Y. |
| Rush | |
| L. S. DRAKE, INC. | West Newton, Mass. |
| GUSTAV STICKLEY | Eastwood, N. Y. |
| Indian Splints | |
| C. N. SABA AND CO. | 84 Wellington St. West, Toronto, Ontario. |
| DAVID HARDIN | Patesville, Ky. |
| Reeds | |
| LUSSKY, WHITE AND COOLIDGE | Chicago, Ill. |
| AMERICAN REED AND RATTAN MFG. CO. | Brooklyn, N. Y. |
| J. L. HAMMET CO. | Brooklyn, N. Y. |
| Inner Hickory Bark | |
| THE OLD HICKORY CHAIR CO. | Martinsville, Ind. |
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