Basketry and Fibre Arts Supplies

Natural Binder Cane
Natural binder cane is much like strand cane in that it is also made from rattan peel; but it has been cut wider and thicker. It is a very versatile material; it is used to cover the holes in hand caning, as a seating material using the tight weave technique, as a wrapping material on wicker and rattan furniture, and as a weaver for basketry. For the tight weave or twill weave technique, we recommend the book Splint Seats for Chairs.
Description	Approx. Width	Order Number 25 foot Coil	Price/ coils	Price/5 coils	Order Number 500 foot hank	Price/hank
Narrow Binder	4-41/2 mm (5/32")	BCNC	$1.50	$5.00	BCNH	$15.00
Medium Binder	5-51/2mm (7/32")	BCMC	$1.60	$5.50	BCMH	$15.50
Large Binder	6-61/mm (1/4")	BCLC	$1.70	$6.00	BCLH	$16.00
Ask for current price for 25 coils or 25 hanks (Note: All Sizes vary slightly)

Round Reeds and Half Round Reeds
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Round reed is cut from the core of rattan. It is machine cut to approximate diameters and smoothness. There will be slight differences in size and color from strand to strand. Round reeds are used for basketry, wicker and reed furniture and repair. Sizes No. 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are popular sizes for spokes or ribs in basketry and wicker furniture. Remember to choose a weaver smaller in size than the spokes.

Round Reeds

Order No.

Gauge

Approx. Dia.

Approx. Metric Dia.

Approx. Feet/pound

RR01

1/16"

1.50mm

1660

RR02

5/64"

1.75mm

1130

RR03

3/32"

2.25mm

750

RR04

7/64"

2.75mm

510

RR05

9/64"

3.25mm

360

RR06

11/64"

4.25mm

200

RR07

13/64"

5.00mm

153

RR08

7/32"

6.00mm

112

RR09

1/4"

7.00mm

101

RR10

#10

19/64"

8.00mm

RR11

#11

11/32"

9.00mm

RR12

#12

3/8"

10.00mm

RR13

#13

13/32"

11.00mm

RR14

#14

7/16"

12.00mm

RR15

#15

1/2"

13.00mm

RR16

#16

17/32"

14.00mm

RR17

#17

19/32"

15.00mm

RR18

#18

5/8"

16.00mm

Prices by the Foot
(available only for listed sizes)

Round Reed

$0.10/ft

#11

$0.34/ft

#15

$0.60/ft

$0.12/ft

#12

$0.40/ft

#16

$0.75/ft

$0.24/ft

#13

$0.46/ft

#17

$1.10/ft

#10

$0.28/ft

#14

$0.52/ft

#18

$1.25/ft

Prices by Weight For Reeds
(Round & Half Round)

1-9 lbs                  $7.75/lb
10-24 lbs               $6.75/lb
25 lbs or more       $5.25/lb

Round, Half Round, Flat & Flat Oval Reeds
can be mixed for the price breaks.

Sample Card of sizes available: $1.00
Order Number: SA-RR.
You may mix sizes to take advantage of price breaks. Call for current prices on 50 & 100 lb bales (one size per bale)

CUT LENGTHS AVAILABLE ON SOME SIZES OF ROUND REED .
CALL FOR AVAILABILITY AND PRICES.

Half Round Reed

Half round reeds should not be confused with flat oval reed. Half round reeds are more rigid and are used mostly in basketry as rims and handles. Also, as a weaver in seats and backs of wicker furniture. Half round reeds will not work well for wrapping legs of wicker furniture.

HRR05

9/64"

3.25mm

720

HRR06

11/64"

4.25mm

400

HRR09

1/4"

7.00mm

202

HRR12

#12

3/8"

10.00mm

HRR15

#15

1/2"

13.00mm

HRR16

#16

17/32"

14.00mm

Prices by the Foot
(available only for listed sizes)

Half Round Reed

$0.10/ft

#12

$0.46/ft

#16

$0.60/ft

$0.28/ft

#15

$0.52/ft

Sample Card of sizes available: $1.00 each
Order Number: SA-HRR

Special Pre-Cut Reeds

Many sizes of reeds are available in cut lengths.
Call for current information.

Cut lengths are available in all sizes:
Prices vary depending on quantity and length. Small quantities are available from our local stock, larger quantities are available as special orders from overseas. Where labor and material costs are better. Special orders require 4-8 weeks from order date. (50% deposit is required). Please advise of what size and length is needed. We will quote our best price and advise of price breaks on your lengths, and about shipping options and costs.

Flat and Flat Oval Reeds
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Flat and flat oval reeds are made from the core of first quality rattan. Because these reeds are easily worked when soaked in water, they are used for a wide variety of purposes. It is used in seat weaving using the herringbone pattern and for high quality baskets and wicker furniture. We recommend the book "Splint Seats for Chairs" or the book "The Caner's Handbook" for instructions for seat weaving. These reeds are put up into one pound hanks.

Flat Reeds
Order Number	Approx. Width		Approx. Feet/Pound
FR3/16	3/16"		380
FR1/4	1/4"		350
FR3/8	3/8"		250
FR1/2	1/2"		175
FR5/8	5/8"		160
FR3/4	3/4"		150
FR7/8	7/8"		76
FR1	1"		57
Flat Oval Reeds
FOR3/16	3/16"		260
FOR1/4	1/4"		232
FOR3/8	3/8"		171
FOR1/2	1/2"		86
FOR5/8	5/8"		66
Prices by Weight (Both Flat and Flat Oval)
1-9 lbs 10-24 lbs 25 lbs or more		$7.75/lb $6.75/lb $5.25/lb
Round, Half Round, Flat and Flat Oval Reeds can be mixed for price breaks. Call for current prices on 50 & 100 lb bales (one size per bale)
*Craft Note:* Flat and flat oval feeds have a smooth side and a rough side. Inspect these reeds before soaking - a small pen mark on the end of the strand helps for easy identification. This will ensure that the smooth side is exposed to view for best results.

Twisted Seagrass Cordage (Put up in 1 pound coils)
Twisted seagrass is a twine-like material which has been hand twisted to resemble rope. Its thickness may vary within the coil. It is made of a natural straw-like product which is variegated green and tan in color. This green color will turn brown with age. It can be dyed. It is used for seat weaving, some wicker furniture and basketry. A 3 lb. coil of sizes 1- 3 will do an average 14" x 16" chair seat. We recommend the books *Hong Kong Grass, Rope and Twine* Order Number:B0194 Price: $2.75.
Order No.	Size	Approx. Diameter	Approx. ft/coil		1-4 coils	5-9 coils	10+ coils
SG00S	No. 00	3/32"	500		$3.72	$3.42	$2.52
SG0S	No.0	1/8"	450		$3.10	$2.85	$2.10
SG1S	No.1	9/64"	285		$3.10	$2.85	$2.10
SG2S	No.2	11/64"	200		$3.25	$3.00	$2.25
SG3S	No.3	3/16"	108		$3.25	$3.00	$2.25
SG4S	No.4	1/4"	100		$3.25	$3.10	$2.35

3 lb coil				1 lb coil
Twisted Seagrass Cordage (Put up in 3 pond coils)
Order No	Size	Approx. Diameter	Approx. ft./coil		1-4 coils	5-9 coils	10+ coils
SG0	No. 0	1/8"	1350		$6.30	$5.05	$4.30
SG1	No. 1	9/64"	855		$6.30	$5.05	$4.30
SG2	No. 2	11/64"	600		$6.45	$5.20	$4.45
SG3	No. 3	3/16"	324		$6.45	$5.20	$4.45
SG4	No. 4	1/4"	300		$6.45	$5.30	$4.55
SG5	No. 5	5/16"	200		$6.75	$5.50	$5.00
SG7	No. 7	3/8"	175		$7.00	$5.60	$5.50
SG10	No. 10	7/16"	138		$9.00	$7.00	$6.00
Ask for current price on carton of 20 coils Sample cards available: $1.00 each Order Number: SA-SG You can mix sizes of Twisted Seagrass to obtain price breaks. Seagrass Stems Order Number SS36 $3.25 per pound 10 lb hanks $2.35 per pound

Oak & Ash Splints
Oak Order Number	Per Splint	Package of 10	View
SO1/2	$1.20	$10.00
SO5/8	$1.20	$10.00
SO11/4	$1.40	$13.00
SO11/2	$1.40	$13.00
Ash Order Number
SA1/2	$1.20	$10.00
SA5/8	$1.20	$10.00
SA11/4	$1.40	$13.00
SA11/2	$1.40	$13.00
Sample cards available: $1.00 each Order number: SA-OAS

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