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<channel><title><![CDATA[Wicker Guru - South Australia - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:14:56 +1030</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Vintage Wicker Side Car]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/vintage-wicker-side-car]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/vintage-wicker-side-car#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 29 Dec 2019 01:06:18 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/vintage-wicker-side-car</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						  Restoring a Vintage Wicker Side Car can be somewhat of a challenge. For instance, where to start and where to end. Blending in the new wicker with the old. Strength and sturdiness is paramount, so any old wicker or structural cane that are weak, are replaced. And to finish off, staining the new wicker to create that natural aged look will keep the integrity of this historical piece. And finally the black leather upholstered seat, back and sides complete the restorati [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">Restoring a Vintage Wicker Side Car can be somewhat of a challenge. For instance, where to start and where to end. Blending in the new wicker with the old. Strength and sturdiness is paramount, so any old wicker or structural cane that are weak, are replaced. And to finish off, staining the new wicker to create that natural aged look will keep the integrity of this historical piece. And finally the black leather upholstered seat, back and sides complete the restoration. Job well done!</div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div> 				<div id='706054535704115935-gallery' class='imageGallery' style='line-height: 0px; padding: 0; margin: 0'><div id='706054535704115935-imageContainer0' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='706054535704115935-insideImageContainer0' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/img-2069_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery706054535704115935]'><img src='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/img-2069.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='500' _height='375' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='706054535704115935-imageContainer1' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='706054535704115935-insideImageContainer1' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; 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width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/img-2900_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery706054535704115935]'><img src='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/img-2900.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='600' _height='450' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='706054535704115935-imageContainer4' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='706054535704115935-insideImageContainer4' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/img-2907_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery706054535704115935]'><img src='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/img-2907.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='600' _height='800' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-38.89%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='706054535704115935-imageContainer5' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='706054535704115935-insideImageContainer5' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/img-2924_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery706054535704115935]'><img src='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/img-2924.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='600' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><span style='display: block; clear: both; height: 0px; overflow: hidden;'></span></div> 				<div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antique Teak Decorative Lounge Suite]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/antique-teak-decorative-lounge-suite]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/antique-teak-decorative-lounge-suite#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2019 09:22:49 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/antique-teak-decorative-lounge-suite</guid><description><![CDATA[ 				 				  This beautiful antique decorative teak lounge suite was badly damaged in a fire. The cost to re cane this lounge, by the original hand woven method would have been extremely time consuming and would be beyond the customers budget to re place. So with careful consideration, the pre woven rattan webbing became a viable option. Yes it changes the design and the authenticity of the lounge, but the final outcome after the complete restoration was met with an overwhelming appreciation from [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div> 				<div id='907718274722919114-gallery' class='imageGallery' style='line-height: 0px; padding: 0; margin: 0'><div id='907718274722919114-imageContainer0' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='907718274722919114-insideImageContainer0' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/mg-4094s_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery907718274722919114]'><img src='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/mg-4094s.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='727' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-10.58%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='907718274722919114-imageContainer1' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='907718274722919114-insideImageContainer1' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/mg-4099s_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery907718274722919114]'><img src='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/mg-4099s.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='534' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:112.36%;top:0%;left:-6.18%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='907718274722919114-imageContainer2' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='907718274722919114-insideImageContainer2' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/132583535_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery907718274722919114]'><img src='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/132583535.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='985' _height='657' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:112.44%;top:0%;left:-6.22%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='907718274722919114-imageContainer3' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='907718274722919114-insideImageContainer3' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/glenn-1_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery907718274722919114]'><img src='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/glenn-1.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='1008' _height='756' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='907718274722919114-imageContainer4' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='907718274722919114-insideImageContainer4' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/glenn-3_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery907718274722919114]'><img src='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/glenn-3.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='1008' _height='756' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='907718274722919114-imageContainer5' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='907718274722919114-insideImageContainer5' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/glenn-4_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery907718274722919114]'><img src='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/glenn-4.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='1008' _height='756' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='907718274722919114-imageContainer6' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='907718274722919114-insideImageContainer6' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/img-0944_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery907718274722919114]'><img src='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/img-0944.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='600' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='907718274722919114-imageContainer7' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='907718274722919114-insideImageContainer7' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/img-0946_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery907718274722919114]'><img src='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/img-0946.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='600' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><span style='display: block; clear: both; height: 0px; overflow: hidden;'></span></div> 				<div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <div class="paragraph">This beautiful antique decorative teak lounge suite was badly damaged in a fire. The cost to re cane this lounge, by the original hand woven method would have been extremely time consuming and would be beyond the customers budget to re place. So with careful consideration, the pre woven rattan webbing became a viable option. Yes it changes the design and the authenticity of the lounge, but the final outcome after the complete restoration was met with an overwhelming appreciation from its owner. Job well done.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wicker Cradle Restoration]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/wicker-cradle-restoration]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/wicker-cradle-restoration#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2018 10:38:18 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/wicker-cradle-restoration</guid><description><![CDATA[ 				 				  This worn out old wicker babies cradle has definitely seen better days and as it's an heirloom, need some TLC. As you can see from the images the cradle was stripped and the broken wicker was carefully replaced. This was quite a time consuming task but well worth the effort. The cradle then was given a fresh coat of white lacquer. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div> 				<div id='581174522802160736-gallery' class='imageGallery' style='line-height: 0px; padding: 0; margin: 0'><div id='581174522802160736-imageContainer0' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='581174522802160736-insideImageContainer0' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/cradle-1_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery581174522802160736]'><img src='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/cradle-1.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='400' _height='534' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-39%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='581174522802160736-imageContainer1' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='581174522802160736-insideImageContainer1' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/cradle-2_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery581174522802160736]'><img src='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/cradle-2.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='400' _height='300' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='581174522802160736-imageContainer2' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='581174522802160736-insideImageContainer2' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/cradle-4_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery581174522802160736]'><img src='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/cradle-4.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='400' _height='300' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='581174522802160736-imageContainer3' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='581174522802160736-insideImageContainer3' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/cradle-5_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery581174522802160736]'><img src='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/cradle-5.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='400' _height='534' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-39%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='581174522802160736-imageContainer4' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='581174522802160736-insideImageContainer4' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/cradle-6_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery581174522802160736]'><img src='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/cradle-6.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='400' _height='534' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-39%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='581174522802160736-imageContainer5' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='581174522802160736-insideImageContainer5' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/cradle-7_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery581174522802160736]'><img src='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/cradle-7.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='400' _height='300' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='581174522802160736-imageContainer6' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='581174522802160736-insideImageContainer6' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/cradle-8_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery581174522802160736]'><img src='https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/cradle-8.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='400' _height='300' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><span style='display: block; clear: both; height: 0px; overflow: hidden;'></span></div> 				<div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <div class="paragraph">This worn out old wicker babies cradle has definitely seen better days and as it's an heirloom, need some TLC. As you can see from the images the cradle was stripped and the broken wicker was carefully replaced. This was quite a time consuming task but well worth the effort. The cradle then was given a fresh coat of white lacquer.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cane Bar & Stools Restoration]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/cane-bar-stools-restoration]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/cane-bar-stools-restoration#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:55:45 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/cane-bar-stools-restoration</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						                 					 								 					 						  Here's a classic 70's Cane Bar and Stools in need of a full restoration. Strip off all the sad old varnish, sand and re polish with a gloss polyurethane. Then re upholster the bar top and seats on the stools. What a difference.&nbsp;Yep... I'll drink to that!          					 							 		 	  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:44.551724137931%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/2216490_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/5437648_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:55.448275862069%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Here's a classic 70's Cane Bar and Stools in need of a full restoration. Strip off all the sad old varnish, sand and re polish with a gloss polyurethane. Then re upholster the bar top and seats on the stools. What a difference.&nbsp;<br />Yep... I'll drink to that!</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/9607959_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hand Weaving A Windsor Carver ]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/hand-weaving-a-windsor-carver]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/hand-weaving-a-windsor-carver#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/hand-weaving-a-windsor-carver</guid><description><![CDATA[It's not every day that I get to hand weave one of these amazing chair backs. But when I do, I enjoy the slightly different technique of weaving the back compared with the straight back version. You can see from the pics how it all comes together, and maintaining the curved shape.   	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						          					 								 					 						          					 							 		 	    	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						          					 					 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">It's not every day that I get to hand weave one of these amazing chair backs. But when I do, I enjoy the slightly different technique of weaving the back compared with the straight back version. You can see from the pics how it all comes together, and maintaining the curved shape.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:33.333333333333%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/1174930_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:512px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:33.333333333333%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/5572813_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:512px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:33.333333333333%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/5858426_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:512px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:33.333333333333%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/86920_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1024px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:33.333333333333%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/6252996_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:512px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:33.333333333333%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/4969407_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:512px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steamer Chair Repair]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/steamer-chair-repair]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/steamer-chair-repair#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2014 13:06:23 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/steamer-chair-repair</guid><description><![CDATA[      Before                             After               This Indonesian Steamer Chair had a well worn and broken seat. The rest of the cane was in really good condition, so new cane was carefully woven and married to the old cane. A great result. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col ' style='width:33.333333333333%;padding:0 15px'>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Before</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/225529.jpg?204" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col ' style='width:33.333333333333%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/6947794_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/5371098_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col ' style='width:33.333333333333%;padding:0 15px'>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">After</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/1426620_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:600px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">This Indonesian Steamer Chair had a well worn and broken seat. The rest of the cane was in really good condition, so new cane was carefully woven and married to the old cane. A great result.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wicker Bird Feeder]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/wicker-bird-feeder]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/wicker-bird-feeder#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2014 04:54:11 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/wicker-bird-feeder</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						          					 							 		 	   This wicker bird feeder was a little shabby and well weathered over the years as you can see. Some of the birds only cherped as the food was disappearing through the gaps. So a ll of the birds got together and asked me to help. And I did. I gave some wicker tweetment and now the birds are happy singing again. Ahhh!  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/6971758.jpg?218" alt="Picture" style="width:218;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/9607960.jpg?219" alt="Picture" style="width:219;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><p dir="auto" style="margin-bottom:1px;">This wicker bird feeder was a little shabby and well weathered over the years as you can see. Some of the birds only cherped as the food was disappearing through the gaps. So a ll of the birds got together and asked me to help. And I did. I gave some wicker tweetment and now the birds are happy singing again. Ahhh!</p> </div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spray Painting Prams]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/spray-painting-prams]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/spray-painting-prams#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2014 05:45:46 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/spray-painting-prams</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						          					 							 		 	   Spray Painting Doll&apos;s Prams and Wicker Chairs is really the only way to go. Quicker, easier, and you achieve a professional finish, especially when you use oil base enamel.  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/9392571.jpg?318" alt="Picture" style="width:318;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/898628.jpg?321" alt="Picture" style="width:321;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><p dir="auto" style="margin-bottom:1px;">Spray Painting Doll&apos;s Prams and Wicker Chairs is really the only way to go. Quicker, easier, and you achieve a professional finish, especially when you use oil base enamel.</p> </div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antique Child's High Chair]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/antique-childs-high-chair]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/antique-childs-high-chair#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2014 12:35:44 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[antique high chair]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/antique-childs-high-chair</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						         					 								 					 						  Here's a fully restored Antique Child's High Chair made from English Oak. Multi purpose too.Not many children will get the opportunity to sit in one of these, to eat their breakfast of soft boiled eggs and vegemite soldiers. No...Today the modern high chair is a cold structure made from plastic and metal. No charm, and no character.   					 							 		 	  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div> <div id='891806439234017795-slideshow'></div>   <div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Here's a fully restored Antique Child's High Chair made from English Oak. Multi purpose too.<br /><br />Not many children will get the opportunity to sit in one of these, to eat their breakfast of soft boiled eggs and vegemite soldiers. No...<br />Today the modern high chair is a cold structure made from plastic and metal. No charm, and no character.<br /><br /><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antique Wicker Heywood Brothers/Wakefield Wicker Rocker]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/antique-wicker-heywood-brotherswakefield-wicker-rocker]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/antique-wicker-heywood-brotherswakefield-wicker-rocker#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2014 13:18:11 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[heywood brothers wakefield]]></category><category><![CDATA[wicker rocker]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wickerworks.com.au/blog/antique-wicker-heywood-brotherswakefield-wicker-rocker</guid><description><![CDATA[          Antique Heywood Bros/Wakefield Wicker Rocker      This was a gem to restore. An early 1900's Heywood Brothers/Wakefield Wicker Rocker.A rare find in this part of the world, Australia.Needless to say after extensive wicker repairs and a fresh coat of paint, similar to the original colour, she's now ready to be enjoyed for another 100 years plus.       [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wickerworks.com.au/uploads/1/9/6/4/1964779/7929997.jpg?255" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Antique Heywood Bros/Wakefield Wicker Rocker</div> </div></div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">This was a gem to restore. An early 1900's Heywood Brothers/Wakefield Wicker Rocker.<br /><br />A rare find in this part of the world, Australia.<br />Needless to say after extensive wicker repairs and a fresh coat of paint, similar to the original colour, she's now ready to be enjoyed for another 100 years plus.<br /><br /></div>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>