Product Details
- Product type: basketry sea grass coil
- Size: #3 seagrass
- Approximate size: 4-1/2mm x 5mm
- Product weight: 1 pound
- Approximate length: 210 feet
- Product dimensions shown: 6.2 x 3.5 x 6.2 inches
- Shipping weight: 3 pounds
- Color/finish: light green natural fiber
- Main use: baskets, chair backs, and chair seats
- Category: Basket Making Supplies
Best Uses For This Sea Grass Coil
This sea grass coil can be used for weaving baskets, repairing chair backs, finishing chair seats, and adding natural texture to basketry projects. It is especially useful when your pattern calls for a round or twisted natural fiber instead of flat reed.
If you are planning a beginner or group project, compare this material with a camp basket kit before ordering loose weaving supplies.
Fit And Pattern Guidance
Before buying, check your basket or chair pattern to confirm that #3 seagrass and the 4-1/2mm x 5mm size are suitable. Seagrass size matters because using material that is too thick or too thin can affect the finished shape and tightness of the weave.
For teaching or classroom projects, a classroom basket kit may be easier because it includes materials planned for multiple baskets.
Handling And Weaving Notes
Natural seagrass may be easier to work with when handled gently and prepared according to the project instructions. Do not force the material sharply around tight corners, because natural fibers can kink or weaken if bent too aggressively.
If your basket project also needs a shaped rim or finishing edge, check a basketry round hoop to match the size required by your pattern.
Related Basket Weaving Materials
This seagrass coil is best for projects that need a natural twisted texture. If your pattern calls for a flatter weaving strip, compare it with a flat reed coil or 1/4-inch flat oval reed before choosing the material.
Storage And Care
Store the coil in a clean, dry indoor area. Keep it away from excess moisture, direct sunlight, and heavy pressure so the fibers stay usable and the coil keeps its shape.
