How to Repair a Hole in a Wicker Trunk
Wicker is a type of reed material that is weaved into various types of furniture, including trunks. The reeds become pliable and ready for weaving when soaked in water and harden after drying. Since a single strand of reed is weak by itself, multiple interwoven strands create a stronger unit able to withstand a lot of weight and abuse. The reeds tend to crack and break with dryness, but can be repaired and maintained with the right tools and care.
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Things You'll Need
- Reeds
- Scissors
- Needle-nose pliers
- Water
- Linseed oil
- Spray paint
- Super glue
Instructions
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How to repair a hole in a wicker trunk
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Remove any broken strands. Using scissors, cut out any broken bits or strands of the wicker to make a clearing for the new strands.
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Tuck in the old weaves. Tuck the loose ends of the reeds into the interwoven strands. Secure them with super glue and let dry. If there is cracking, apply linseed oil to replenish the wood.
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Cut new strands. Cut lengths of the reed slightly longer than the missing section.
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Soak the new strands of reeds in water for about 30 minutes to make them pliable.
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Weave the new strands into the hole, following the pattern on the trunk. Use needle-nose pliers to assist in pulling and weaving the reeds in place. Tuck the ends of the strand into the old woven strands and secure with glue.
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Use spray paint to paint over the repaired section to match the trunk's color (if the trunk is not the wicker's natural color). Let it dry.
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