Product Details
- Product: 1 Pound Coil of Round Reed
- Material: Reed
- Color: Natural
- Available Sizes: #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10
- Current Selected Size: #2
- Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 2 inches
- Item Model Number: reed
- Item Weight: 1 pound
- Best For: basket weaving, wicker repair, basket handles, rims, spokes, craft weaving, and light furniture repair work
For chair repair projects that need a different reed size, compare round reed spline cane weaving before selecting your material.
Size Guide and Reed Diameter
This round reed is available in multiple diameter options. Smaller sizes are easier to bend for fine basket weaving, while larger sizes can be better for stronger rims, handles, and structural parts.
#2: 1.75mm diameter
#3: 2.25mm diameter
#4: 2.75mm diameter
#5: 3.5mm diameter
#6: 4.25mm diameter
#7: 5.25mm diameter
#8: 5.75mm diameter
#9: 6.5mm diameter
#10: 7.5mm diameter
If you are repairing cane seats or grooves, a chair caning round reed spline kit may be useful for smaller repair work.
Approximate Length Per Coil
Each coil weighs about 1 pound. The total length can vary by reed size because thinner reed provides more footage per coil and thicker reed provides less.
Approximate total length per coil:
#2: 1100 feet
#3: 750 feet
#4: 500 feet
#5: 350 feet
#6: 200 feet
#7: 150 feet
#8: 110 feet
#9: 100 feet
#10: 80 feet
For larger repair projects, the 2-roll round reed spline set can be checked as another related option.
Best Uses
Use this round reed for basket making, wicker repair, chair repair accents, basket handles, rim work, craft wrapping, and decorative weaving. It is a practical material for projects that need flexible natural reed that can bend around curves.
For traditional hand-caning projects, buyers can also check chair cane common 3.5mm before choosing round reed.
How to Prepare Before Weaving
Lightly soak or dampen the reed before weaving so it becomes easier to bend and less likely to crack. Do not over-soak the reed for too long, and work with manageable lengths to avoid tangling.
Use sharp cutters for cleaner ends, keep steady tension while weaving, and dampen the reed again if it starts feeling stiff during the project. For pressed cane seat repair, spline for cane chairs may be needed along with the correct cane webbing.
Care and Storage
Store unused reed in a dry indoor area away from direct moisture, heat, and heavy pressure. Keep the coil loosely tied to prevent tangling or sharp bends.
After soaking or dampening, allow leftover reed pieces to dry fully before storing. Natural reed may have slight differences in color, surface texture, and thickness.
