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Making a parasol

19 October 2011

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Glue the first wooden slats of the parasol

Cut short sections of wooden slats and start to glue them with wood glue into a circular shape.

Continue adding a second layer to create a middle point for the parasol

Finish the middle point with a decorative cross hatch

Glue on 5 wooden peg supports for the floral parasol

Glue on five wooden peg supports for the floral parasol

Set the structure aside to dry completely before staining it green to blend in with the dried flax string

Start weaving the flax onto the parasol wood

First weaving patterns is under and around the slat

The first weaving pattern creates the inner circle. Weave under and then around the wood. Creating a flat weave with a cross at the back

Continue the pattern with one third of the flax string

Continue this weaving pattern for about a third of the flax string

To create a curve in the parasol reverse the weave pattern

To create a curve or a dome in the parasol reverse the weaving pattern. Hook the string over the wood to cross over itself in front of the wood with a flat section at the back.

Parasol from the back to show the test tubes filled with water for the flower material

Add the chopsticks handle and wire in test tubes before designing with the plant material.

Here are some of my designs where I used this tutorial:

Hana-Kubari chopsticks

Inserting leaves into slim slats

Tutorial: Hana-Kubari chopsticks

Tutorial: Ripping Flax

Design Example: All things being Equal

Tutorial: Birch wood coffee stir sticks fan

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