Product Details
- Product type: Thin flat reed coil / flat basket reed
- Material: Reed
- Color: Brown / natural reed tone
- Width: 5/8 inch
- Approximate length: 118 ft / 36 meters
- Approximate weight: 0.5 lb / 8 oz
- Number of pieces: 1 coil
- Model number: LJ-ZECGY-071018-04-1
- Suggested use: Basket weaving, wicker basket repair, rims, handles, trims, craft projects, and decorative reed weaving
Fit note: This is flat reed material, not round reed, reed spline, cane webbing sheet, or a complete basket kit. Match the 5/8 inch width with your basket pattern or old repair piece before ordering.
Best Uses
Use this flat reed for basket sides, rims, handles, accent strips, and repair areas where a thin, even strip is easier to wrap or weave. It can also be paired with other basket weaving supplies when building small baskets, trays, storage containers, or decorative craft pieces.
The 5/8 inch width is useful when you need a wider strip than fine cane but still want a flexible material for hand shaping. For nearby sizes and pattern matching, flat reed basket weaving coil options can help you choose the reed width that best matches the project.
Setup and Weaving Notes
Before weaving, check the coil for dry spots, sharp bends, or uneven sections, then cut only the amount needed for your project. Lightly soak or dampen a short test section first, especially when wrapping curves or shaping basket edges.
Avoid over-soaking, twisting sharply, or forcing the reed around tight corners while dry. If you are making a beginner project, a wicker basket kit can help you understand the basic shape, pattern, and finishing method before working on custom reed-only projects.
Care and Storage
Store the reed coil in a dry, shaded place and keep it away from long exposure to moisture, direct sun, or high heat. Natural reed may show slight color and thickness variation, which is normal for this type of craft material.
For repairs, measure the old reed or damaged section before cutting a replacement strip. Buyers working on basket, chair, or small furniture repair may also want to keep wicker repair supplies nearby for matching material, trimming, and finishing.
What to Check Before Buying
Make sure the 5/8 inch width and approximately 118 ft length are suitable for your project size before ordering. This product is reed material only, so tools, pattern forms, glue, fasteners, or instruction booklets should be confirmed separately if needed.
If you need cutting, shaping, or pulling tools for basket work, check basket weaving tool options before starting the project.
