Product Details
- Product type: Natural round reed coil
- Size: 2.0mm round reed
- Material: Indonesian rattan
- Listed pack weight: 250g
- Item weight: 8.5 ounces
- Product dimensions: 10.04 x 10.04 x 1.57 inches
- Common uses: Basket weaving, chair caning, wicker repair, patio seat restoration, crafts, and furniture repair
- Finish: Natural reed that may be stained, dyed, or sealed after weaving and drying
Best Uses for This Round Reed
This reed works well with other basket making supplies for small baskets, craft weaving, decorative baskets, repair work, and detailed woven areas. The 2.0mm size is thinner than many heavier round reeds, so it is better for projects that need finer weaving and smoother bending.
For similar natural reed options, compare this item with round reed basket weaving supplies before ordering. Always match the reed diameter, shape, and material with your project instructions before starting.
Good Fit for Chair Caning and Wicker Repair
This reed can be used for compatible chair caning and furniture repair projects when the original material uses a similar 2.0mm round rattan profile. Before repairing a chair seat, chair back, or patio seat, compare the old strand with the new reed for width, shape, color, and flexibility.
It can also support wicker weaving projects where a thin round reed is needed for wrapping, replacement strands, basket details, or small restoration areas. This product is not the same as flat reed, flat oval reed, cane webbing sheet, reed spline, or synthetic wicker repair cord.
Before You Start Weaving
Soak the reed briefly in warm water before weaving so it becomes flexible enough to bend and shape without cracking. Avoid over-soaking, because very wet reed can become soft and harder to control while weaving.
When working with rattan weaving supplies, keep your cutters, soaking tray, clips, pegs, and pattern ready before starting. If you plan to stain or dye the finished piece, test a small reed section first and allow the woven project to dry fully before applying any finish.
Storage and Care Tips
Store unused reed in a dry indoor area away from direct sunlight, excess moisture, and extreme temperature changes. Keep the coil wrapped neatly to help prevent bends, cracks, and tangles. After weaving, let the finished project dry naturally before staining, painting, dyeing, or sealing.
























