Vontonto — From Bare Frame to Decorative Nail

Field notes

The guide models upholstery as a chain of load-bearing decisions: the frame is repaired before the base, the base supports the filling, and only then does the covering enter the process. It advises removing cord, fabric, stuffing, ties, and webbing in reverse order, preserving each layer as a pattern. The material vocabulary spans traditional and mixed practice, including animal hair, cotton wadding, foam, twine, staples, visible nails, and button tufting.