Frank's Cane and Rush Supply

7252 Heil Avenue
Huntington Beach, Ca. 92647
Phone: (714) 847-0707
Fax: (714) 843-5645
Email:
mfrank@franksupply.com

Raffia & Hat Making Supplies


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Poly Hat Blocks
These hat blocks are made of polyurethane. It is yellowish in color and has a unique surface which feels hard yet is relatively easy to pin to, while stitching the braid. It is highly durable in normal use, and will last for years. Each comes in 3 common hat block sizes, and 4 different styles.

YOU MAY MIX THE SIZES AND SHAPES TO GET THE PRICE BREAKS

Order Number Size & style Height Price Each 12 or more
HBFT21 Flat Top 21" 3 1/4" $18.95 $12.50
HBFT22 Flat Top 22" $18.95 $12.50
HBFT23 Flat Top 23" $18.95 $12.50
HBGD19 Gentle Dome 19" 4" $18.95 $12.50
HBGD20 Gentle Dome 20" $18.95 $12.50
HBGD21 Gentle Dome 21" $18.95 $12.50
HBGD22 Gentle Dome 22" $18.95 $12.50
HBGD23 Gentle Dome 23" $18.95 $12.50
HBGD24 Gentle Dome 24" $18.95 $12.50
HBHD21 High Dome 21" 6 1/2" $18.95 $12.90
HBHD22 High Dome 22" $18.95 $12.90
HBHD23 High Dome 23" $18.95 $12.90
HBP22 Pilbara 22" 4 1/4" $18.95 $12.50
HBP23 Pilbara 23" $18.95 $12.50
HBP24 Pilbara 24" $18.95 $12.50

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Raffia Hat Kits

Everything you need to make your own raffia hat is in this kit. It comes with a re-usable poly-hat block and the book Make a Raffia Hat.

Plus raffia ready to braid or the pre-braided. Use a tape measure to measure around your head or measure the inside of a favorite hat.

Order Number Size Price
B0852   $7.95 each
Raffia ready to braid or the pre-braided. Use a tape measure to measure around your head or measure the inside of a favorite hat.
Order Number Size Price
K-HS un-plaited raffia Small (21") $21.95 each
K-HM un-plaited raffia Medium (22")
K-HL un-plaited raffia Large (23")
K-HS-PP pre-plaited raffia Small (21") $24.95 each
K-HM-PP pre-plaited raffia Medium (22")
K-HL-PP pre-plaited raffia Large (23")

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Artificial Sinew

Used with leather, bamboo, and rattan, a popular item to use when making dream catchers. 

Put up in 8 oz. spools of approximately 300 yards. 

Natural color.
Order Number: SINEW Price: $12.95 each.

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Braided Wheat Straw
Order Number Description Price/100 yard coil
BWS12 12mm wide 1/2 inches approx $8.25

Sample card available: $0.50 each Order Number: SA-BWS Remember to use your quarter to determine the comparative size of the product.

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Make a Raffia Hat, by Ann Fennell Order Number: B0856 Price: $7.95 A very basic book on how to make raffia hats. Lots of step-by-step photos to make your first hat easy... easier than you think. Try it with braided wheat or braided seagrass as well.

Raffia Hat Making, by Ann Fennell Order Number: B0852 Price: $9.95 Raffia hats have undergone a revival, and are now in demand as a practical and stylish accessory. Simple, step-by-step instructions. Can also be made with seagrass and wheatstraw.

Raffia Hats and Bags, by Ann Fennell Order Number; B0853 Price: $9.95 The second book by Ann Fennell. Contains step-by-step instructions for eight separate projects, using techniques ranging form traditional raffia plait to cross weave, eyelet weave and raffia crochet.

Fabulous Felt Hats, by Chad Alice Hagen Order Number: B0897 Price: $9.95 This book explains the simple process for making felt from wool and presents 15 spectacular, hand-sculpted hat projects. Make a personal statement with your original, creative felted hats. This book depicts the usage of our poly hat blocks.