Wicker Repair & Upholstery Supplies 

 

Round Reeds and Half Round Reeds
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Round Reeds
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.
Order No. Gauge Approx.  Dia. Approx. Metric Dia. Approx. Feet/pound
RR01 #1 1/16" 1.50mm 1660
RR02 #2 5/64" 1.75mm 1130
RR03 #3 3/32" 2.25mm 750
RR04 #4 7/64" 2.75mm 510
RR05 #5 9/64" 3.25mm 360
RR06 #6 11/64" 4.25mm 200
RR07 #7 13/64" 5.00mm 153
RR08 #8 7/32" 6.00mm 112
RR09 #9 1/4" 7.00mm 101
RR10 #10 19/64" 8.00mm 80
RR11 #11 11/32" 9.00mm 40
RR12 #12 3/8" 10.00mm 35
RR13 #13 13/32" 11.00mm 25
RR14 #14 7/16" 12.00mm 20
RR15 #15 1/2" 13.00mm 15
RR16 #16 17/32" 14.00mm 11
RR17 #17 19/32" 15.00mm 9
RR18 #18 5/8" 16.00mm 7
Prices by the Foot
(available only for listed sizes)
Round Reed
#7 $0.10/ft #11 $0.34/ft #15 $0.60/ft
#8 $0.12/ft #12 $0.40/ft #16 $0.75/ft
#9 $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                  $8.00/lb       
10-24 lbs               $7.00/lb       
25 lbs or more       $6.25/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 #5 9/64" 3.25mm 720
HRR06 #6 11/64" 4.25mm 400
HRR09 #9 1/4" 7.00mm 202
HRR12 #12 3/8" 10.00mm 70
HRR15 #15 1/2" 13.00mm 30
HRR16 #16 17/32" 14.00mm 22

HRR18
 		 #18 5/8" 16.00mm 14
Prices by the Foot
(available only for listed sizes)
Half Round Reed
#6 $0.10/ft #12 $0.46/ft #16 $0.60/ft
#9 $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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We recommend the book Splint Seats for Chairs  Order Number: B0191 $2.75 each or the book The Caner's Handbook Order Number: B0203 $18.95 each for instructions for seat weaving. These reeds are put up into one pound coils.

 

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
        10-24lbs
        25 lbs or more

$8.00/lb
$7.00/lb
$6.25/lb
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. They are used in seat weaving, using the herringbone pattern, and for high quality baskets and wicker furniture.
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.

 

Rawhide Strips
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Order
Number		 Width Total Length Price View
  RAW1/8 1/8"   Random Lengths          100 ft $16.25
 RAW1/8C 1/8"   Continuous 50 ft $31.00
  RAW1/4 1/4"   Random Lengths            50 ft $16.25
  RAW1/4C 1/4"   Continuous                    50 ft $26.50
  RAW1/2 1/2"   Random Lengths            25 ft $16.25
  RAW1/2C 1/2"   Continuous                    25 ft $24.25
RAW3/4C 3/4"   Continuous    25 ft $37.00

RAW5/8C

 5/8"

  Continuous    25 ft

 $37.00  
  RAW1 1"   Random Lengths           12 ft $16.25

Genuine Rawhide Strips in natural flint and available in 5 widths.  Use for wrapping rattan furniture, braiding, shaker seats and other crafts.
Ask about prices for 10 or more coils
Samples Cards available: $1.00 each    Order Number: SA-RAW

 

Braided Round Reed
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Braided Round Reed
Braided round reed for wicker repair, trim around mirrors and handles on baskets (similar to those on antique baskets). Put up in rolls approximately 25 feet. Available is 4 sizes.
Order No. Size Picture Price/25 ft coil
BRR3/4 3/4" $6.00
BRR1 7/8"-1" $7.25
BRR11/8 1 1/8" $7.75
BRR13/8 1 3/8" $11.25
Sample card available: $1.00 each
Order Number:  SA-BRR

 

Braided Seagrass
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Braided Seagrass
This seagrass is braided to a width of .8 to 1.0 cm (about 3/8" to 1/2" wide). Use it as a weaver in baskets, or for repair of seagrass wicker furniture. Also, it can be sewn together to make placemats, coasters, doormats and much more.  BS is put up in approx. 1/2 pound coils (about 30 ft) BS-T1 is 3-ply braid, about 1" wide and is put up in coils of about 20 feet.
Order No. 1-9 coils 10-24 coils 25 + coils View
BS-S (1/4") $5.00/coil $3.50/coil $2.75/coil
BS $6.25/coil $4.00/coil $3.00/coil
BS-T1 $7.25/coils $4.25/coil $3.25/coil
Sample Card Available:  $0.50 each   Order Number:  SA-BS  

 

Plaited Seagrass
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Plaited Seagrass
Order No. Width Price 1-24 coils  
BSP3/4 3/4" $4.00
BSP1 1" $4.25

Ask for current price for box of 25 coils.

Seagrass Stems Available

$3.50 per pound Bundle $2.35 per pound in 10 pound Hanks


Sample Cards Available: $0.50 ea.   Order Number: SA-PS

 

Wire Nails
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1/2" long wire nails are the preferred hardware for attaching binding cane and reeds to rattan furniture and accessories.  They have a smaller shank and are less likely to split the binder and reed.  The nails come in a 1 oz. package (approx. 300 in a package).  Order Number: WN $1.99/pack.

 

Videos and Books

 How to Buy and Restore Wicker Furniture, by Thomas Duncan
Order Number: B0177     Price: $18.95
Written for the person interested in buying and repairing wicker furniture. It shows step-by-step how to repair the most common broken and damaged parts on wicker furniture.

Basic Wicker Repair, by K.C. Parkinson
Order Number: B0101      Price:  $2.00

Classic Wicker Furniture, by Heywood Brothers
Order Number: B0195   Price: $8.95
A complete 1898-1899 illustrated catalog of wicker furniture by The Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Co.. with a new introduction by Richard Saunders.

4 titles now available.
Each video is aimed at the beginner and has lots of information and techniques to make your first project easy to understand.