Description
Wicker furniture makers choose and prepare materials such as softened rattan or willow branches in order to produce wicker furniture such as chairs, tables and couches. They use hand, power or machine tools to cut, bend and weave materials to create the desired objects. Finally, they treat the surface to ensure a finished look and protect it from corrosion and fire using waxes, lacquers and other coatings.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
design objects to be craftedapply wood finishesapply a protective layerapply weaving techniques for wicker furnitureoperate drilling equipmentprepare wicker material for weavingtend boring machinecreate smooth wood surfaceestimate restoration costsoperate wood sawing equipmentrepair furniture partsidentify customer's needssand wooduse painting equipmentprepare furniture for application of paintsell furnitureoperate welding equipmentjoin wood elementscreate furniture framesdesign original furnitureevaluate restoration proceduresdesign prototypeshandle delivery of furniture goodsmanipulate plasticpass on trade techniquessell household goodsapply restoration techniques