Diy furniture 2 a step by step guide by christopher stuart

OVIS MACRAMÉ HANGING CHAIR LADIES & GENTLEMEN STUDIO Chairs must perform two fundamental functions—support and comfort— and these functions are addressed in varying ratios by different designers.

The Ovis Macramé Hanging Chair’s frame and sling construction provides a fresh way of addressing these opposing functions. Hard machined materials (metal and wood) are paired with soft textural ones (cotton ropes) to create a rigid structural frame that is intersected by a flowing woven sling. The result is a balance that feels at once supportive and comfortable.

You will need: Materials _Sixteen ¼in cotton twist cords, 28ft long _One ½in cotton twist cord, 17ft long _One ½in cotton twist cord, 20ft long _Two 2in-diameter hardwood dowels, 29in long _One 1½in-diameter hardwood dowel, 24in long _1in-diameter copper tubing with 1⁄16in walls, 90in long _Four brass wood screws, #8 x 1¾in _Two screw hooks & rope to secure chair frame against the wall while creating the sling (optional) One stainless screw hook with at least ⅜in diameter and 2¾in length of threaded surface (for attachment to ceiling) _One brass marine snap hook, 3½in or more