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Green infoMaking Chair Seats from Cane, Rush and Other Natural Materials
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Environment:Made in USA, Green Edition
Author/Editor: Ruth B. Comstock
ISBN 10:0486256936
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This easy-to-read book, abundantly illustrated with more than 160 step-by-step photographs and drawings, tells how to make seats from a variety of natural materials. Included are intricate patterns woven from cane; sturdy and attractive seats made from twisted strands of rush, rope, Hong Kong grass, ...  read more
 


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This easy-to-read book, abundantly illustrated with more than 160 step-by-step photographs and drawings, tells how to make seats from a variety of natural materials. Included are intricate patterns woven from cane; sturdy and attractive seats made from twisted strands of rush, rope, Hong Kong grass, and twine; a basketweave effect created from splints; and more.
Reprint of the Cornell University Bulletins, Ithaca, New York, 1981–1983 editions.
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Product Details:

ISBN 10: 0486256936
ISBN 13: 9780486256931
Author/Editor: Ruth B. Comstock
Format: Book
Page Count: 48
Dimensions: 8 1/4 x 11
Publication date: November 1988

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And printing on recycled paper helps minimize our consumption of trees, water and fossil fuels. Making Chair Seats from Cane, Rush and Other Natural Materials was printed on paper made with 50% post-consumer waste, and the cover was printed on paper made with 10% post-consumer waste. According to Environmental Defense's Paper Calculator, by using this innovative paper instead of conventional papers, we achieved the following environmental benefits.

Trees Saved: 17 Air Emissions Eliminated: 1454 pounds
Water Saved: 7297 gallons Solid Waste Eliminated: 458 pounds
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