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VERY IMPORTANT - Non-UK customers. Please be aware that these DVDs are UK/European standard PAL format region free (0). They will play in all countries using the PAL standard and other regions through most computer DVD players and TV/DVD players that are multi-system "all format" enabled. If your area is not PAL standard, check out your TV/DVD/computer system before ordering please, especially if your region uses NTSC, (mainly USA & Canada). We can only accept returns of discs that are faulty, we cannot be held responsible for non compatibility issues from overseas. We are compiling a list of customers who would prefer NTSC format, if you would like us to add you to this list please e-mail us at sales(at)seatweavingsupplies.co.uk - thanks!

For further information about PAL format and to be sure whether our DVDs will play in your region or not, please visit the link below

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PAL_format

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Hand Cane
Centre Cane/Reed
Cane Panelling
Plastic Cane

Reel Rush
Paper Fibre Rush
French Straw Cordon

Danish Cord
Seagrass

Hand Cane
Cane Panel
Rush
Seagrass
Instructional DVDs
Cane Conservatory Repair

DIY Beginners Guide to Cane & Rush Seating DVD

Running time approximately 60 minutes

£18.00 + £2.00 p&p UK

Add this DVD to any kit for only £15 extra - save £5!

If you wish to place an order, please phone us on 01202 895859 or click here to e-mail.

The DVD has five chapters/projects:

Introduction - How to recognise which method of seating is needed on the chair frame. Where to buy antique chairs and what to look out for, how to spot hidden damage and poor repairs. What can be successfully restored and more importantly, what can not, plus a description of the materials used and where they come from.

Rush Stool - The first and easiest project. How to re-rush a simple footstool using paper fibre.

Rush Chair - The next stage. How to work rush onto a "trapezoidal" frame, and how to "stuff" the seats.

Cane Panel Chair - How to replace pre-woven cane panelling including how to tint the canework to match older panels.

Hand Woven Cane Chair - The six stages of weaving clearly explained including the preparation of the frame beforehand.

The DVD has been filmed at various locations over two years and is informal, we hope that by watching us work in our normal way you will find the instruction easier to follow. Concise written instructions have also been included giving extra useful information.

There is one short extra chapter included as a "special". During the course of filming we took on a personal project - the restoration of a Bedford classic mahogany horsebox - it took us 800 hours labour and three months to complete. This extra chapter is the story of "Bernard" the Bedford.

Advanced Techniques in Cane Seating DVD

Running time approximately 70minutes

£20.00 + £2.00 p&p UK

Add this DVD to any kit for only £17 extra - save £5!

If you wish to place an order, please phone us on 01202 895859 or click here to e-mail.

The DVD has seven chapters/projects:

Introduction - Our welcome and what it is like demonstrating craft at large events.

French Steamer Method- How to use the steamer tool to weave fine French cane.

Bergere - How to work on larger "bergere" furniture with double sided panels and "blind" canework.

Medallion - The processes involved in creating the ever popular "medallion" weave are shown in detail.

Fan Back - Sunburst or sunrise cane backs, a variation of medallion work shown being worked on a very pretty walnut chair.

Close Woven - The intricacies of two knotted close woven cane patterns explained clearly.

Curiosities - A few unusual items that have passed through our workshops.

Artificial Owl the excellent film production company have kindly made a 1 minute preview of Former Glory's DIY cane and rushwork DVDs available on their site www.artificialowl.co.uk You will need Quicktime installed on your computer to view the film - go to the "productions" page - take a look! Please allow a couple of minutes for the page to load and then click on the player screen.