Wicker, Reed, Rush, Seagrass, Rattan, Danish Cord & Nails

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 Rattan Braid Two Sizes - Sold by the lineal foot

 R-7410....See Price and Buy

 R-7420....See Price and Buy

A-0081....See Price and Buy How to Buy and Restore Wicker Furniture. By Thomas Duncan. This book is written by an expert in wicker restoration who shares his "trade Secrets" for flawless repairs. Includes 35 common repairs pictured from beginning to end; complete finishing instructions; tool and materials guide, along with a very helpful wicker buying checklist, plus a list of suppliers. Softbound, 166 pages, 190 photos.

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 Art Fiber Rush Two Colors Approx. 2 lbs. is required to do an average size (12"x14") chair seat
 Kraft Brown...like a grocery bag color
 H-7303....See Price and Buy per lb....Kraft Brown...3/32" diameter
 H-7314....See Price and Buy per lb....Kraft Brown...1/8" diameter
 H-7315....See Price and Buy per lb....Kraft Brown...5/32" diameter
 H-7316....See Price and Buy per lb....Kraft Brown...3/16" diameter
 H-7317....See Price and Buy per lb....Kraft Brown...7/32" diameter
 Golden Brown...yellowish color
 H-7305....See Price and Buy per lb....Golden Brown...5/32" diameter
 H-7306....See Price and Buy per lb....Golden Brown...3/16" diameter
 Kraft Brown...wire reinforced
MH-7325....See Price and Buy per lb.....Kraft Brown...5/32" diameter, soft..very flexible, used in wicker repair, may be weaved.
 MH-7335...See Price and Buy per 25'....Kraft Brown...5/32" diameter, stiff...used as a structural member in wicker repair.

 

 A-0028....See Price and Buy Fiber Rush Weaving. By Marion Burr Sober. An easy how-to book for fiber rush beginners. Softbound, 9 pages.
 Art Fiber Flat Seating Approx. 1 lbs. is required to do an average size (12"x14") chair seat. Simulates the look of hickory splint when woven.
 H-7634....See Price and Buy per lb....Kraft Brown...1/2" wide....approx.120' per lb.
 Round Reed Stiff Wooden Material like a balloon stick Approx. 1 lb. per coil. Used in restoration of wicker. Sold by the coil
 R-7202....See Price and Buy per coil...1 3/4 mm..approx.1100' per coil
 R-7203....See Price and Buy per coil...2 1/4 mm..3/32" diam...approx.750' per coil
 R-7204....See Price and Buy per coil...2 3/4 mm..7/64" diam...approx.500' per coil
 R-7205....See Price and Buy per coil...3 1/4 mm..1/8" diam.....approx.350' per coil
R-7206....See Price and Buy per coil....4 mm..11/64" diam..approx.200' per coil
 R-7207....See Price and Buy per coil...5 mm..3/16" diam...approx.150' per coil
 R-7208....See Price and Buy per coil...6 mm..15/64" diam..approx.110' per coil
R-7209....See Price and Buy per coil...7 mm..9/32" diam....approx.90' per coil
 R-7210....See Price and Buy per coil..8 mm..5/16" diam...approx.80' per coil
 Half Round Reed - Very difficult to coil in the dry condition. Tends to separate when coiled too tightly, so remove from box immediately upon receiveing your shipment.
 R-7238...See Price and Buy Per lb....3/8" wide Approx 80' per lb.
 Flat Reed Splint Flat both sides. Approx. 1 lb. per hank. One hank will do an average (12"x14") chair seat
 R-7601....See Price and Buy per hank...3/16" wide...approx.400' per hank
 R-7602....See Price and Buy per hank...1/4" wide.....approx.370' per hank
 R-7603...See Price and Buy per hank...3/8" wide...approx.265' per hank
 R-7604....See Price and Buy per hank...1/2" wide...approx.185' per hank
R-7605....See Price and Buy per hank...5/8" wide...approx.120' per hank
 R-7606....See Price and Buy per hank...3/4" wide...approx.100' per hank
R-7607....See Price and Buy per hank...7/8" wide...approx.80' per hank

 

 A-0027..See Price and Buy Splint Weaving. By Marion Burr Sober. Easy to follow instructions for flat reed and ash or oak splint seats. Shows the standard herringbone pattern. Softbound, 12 pages.

 

 A-0018......See Price and Buy Herringbone Weave By K.C. Parkinson Thorough instructions for weaving the popular herringbone pattern. Softbound.

 

 A-0019....See Price and Buy New England Porch Weave. By K.C. Parkinson. Detailed easy to follow instruction for both seat and back of porch rockers. Softbound 16 pages
 Flat Oval Reed Oval top Flat bottom. Approx. 1 lb. per hank. One hank will do an average (12"x14") chair seat
 R-7611....See Price and Buy per hank...3/16" wide...approx.275' per hank
 R-7612....See Price and Buy per hank...1/4" wide.....approx.245' per hank
 R-7613....See Price and Buy per hank...3/8" wide...approx.175' per hank
 Seagrass Approx. 2 3/4 lbs. per coil. One coil is required to do an average size (12"x14") chair seat. Seagrass is hand twisted and is not a uniform diameter. Green color will turn brown with age.
 SG-7701....See Price and Buy per coil....5/32" diameter....approx.2 3/4 lb. per coil
 SG-7703....See Price and Buy per coil....1/4" diameter....approx.2 3/4 lb. per coil

 

 Pretwisted Seagrass Seagrass twisted in it's natural form to create the look of Real Rush! Sold in 1lb. bundles. SG-7710....See Price and Buy per pound....1/4" diameter

 Danish Cord Danish Cord is made of paper twisted into a 3 ply strand approximately 1/8" in diameter. Laced Cord has a rope like appearance created by the three individual strands being twisted tightly together. The three strands in Unlaced Cord have a slightly looer twist, causing the strands to be less distinct and creating a smoother appearance.

Sold by the pound. Approximately 180 ft. to the pound. Two lbs required to do an average size (16" x16") chair seat. Also available in 10 and 12 lb bulk coils (billed at actual weight)

 

 H-7721....See Price and Buy per pound Laced Danish Cord

 

 H-7722....See Price and Buy per pound Unlaced Danish Cord

 

Steel Danish Cord Nails...Overall 13/16" long Loop End 3/8" long. Used in the weaving of Danish Cord seating on chairs that do not have a split rail.

 S-7720....See Price and Buy per dozen