Eclisse d’écorce de rotin.
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Category: glossaire
All the strands intertwined between the ribs from the base torch to the edge.
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Bottom on crosspiece
Bottom starting with three or four sticks with more sticks going through. The sticks (or spokes) are spread out as they are filled.
Machine servant à peler l’osier.
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Chipping away
Thin the strand that will act as the rib on part of the foot, so that it is flat and flexible enough to turn around the large strand (the core) that forms the framework (or mould) of the bottom. Scaled strands are called "Chipped away".
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Wicker splint
A thin and regular strip of wicker that is calibrated in width and thickness. Made by hand with the help of a scratch gauge or mechanically with a splicing machine.
At the end of the weaving process, cut off any excess strand ends on the inside or outside of the article with a pair of secateurs or a peeler.
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White wicker
Osier dont l’écorce a été retirée avant séchage, ayant un aspect lisse et brillant et une couleur allant du blanc au doré.
Eléments actifs que l’on tresse entre les montants.
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Untrated wicker
Wicker from which the bark has not been removed before drying, having a rough appearance and a colour that can vary according to the variety (brown, red, green, yellow...)
