Fiber Rush – Wet or Dry?
& Rush Seat for more information on weaving fiber rush seats. The pre-twisted natural grass rush is a rope made from long, thin strands of grass (like the seagrass strands) tightly twisted into a rope and wound onto a shuttle. Because the rope is made up of many strands of grass, the cut end will unravel as you work. It is best to wrap masking tape around the free end. The masking tape tip can be cut at an angle to make it easier to pull through the small hole as you reach the end of the weaving. This natural grass rush must be mellowed before weaving in order to make a good looking, tight seat. Wrap (as in fiber rush) a small amount around your hand/elbow. This bundle should be held in the hot or warm water for a few minutes and wrapped in a damp towel. Let sit for 15 minutes or so until it feels flexible. When filling in the front section of a chair, you may need to tie or tape the rush to the rung if a tack will not hold it in place. Weave as you would fiber rush. You should have ex
