Product Details
- Product Type: Flat reed coil
- Brand: Weavemaster
- Material: Rattan reed
- Color: Natural
- Style: Flat
- Selected Size: 1/2 inch wide
- Line Weight: 1 pound
- Approximate Reed Length by Width: 1/4 inch about 370 ft, 3/8 inch about 265 ft, 1/2 inch about 185 ft, 5/8 inch about 120 ft, 3/4 inch about 90 ft
- Piece Length Range: Pieces may vary from about 3 ft to 10 ft in each coil
- Item Model Number: reed
- Best For: Basket weaving, seat weaving, reed crafts, and light furniture repair
Where to Use This Flat Reed
This flat reed can be used for basket making, chair seat weaving, decorative reed projects, and light repair work where natural rattan reed is suitable. The 1/2 inch width is useful when you need a wider flat reed strip for stronger visual coverage and structured weaving.
For similar reed and basket projects, you can also compare flat reed basket weaving coil options before choosing the size you need.
Weaving and Preparation Notes
Before weaving, check whether the reed needs light soaking or dampening based on your project method. Slight moisture can make natural reed easier to bend, but over-soaking may make it weak or harder to control.
Measure your project area before cutting. Since pieces may vary in length inside the coil, plan your weaving layout first and use longer pieces for visible or continuous sections when possible.
Best Projects for This Reed
This reed is useful for basket bases, basket sides, woven panels, simple chair seat repair, and craft projects that need a natural reed finish. It can also be used with compatible basket making supplies when building or repairing handmade baskets.
For chair or furniture repair projects, users may also need pressed cane webbing kit products if the project uses cane mesh instead of flat reed.
If you are making decorative or beginner basket projects, the Nantucket Bicycle Basket Kit and Cape Cod Blueberry Basket Kit can be useful related basket kit options.
Care and Storage Tips
Store unused reed in a dry indoor area away from direct sunlight and heavy moisture. Keep the coil loosely stored instead of folding it tightly, because sharp bends may cause cracks.
Finished woven pieces should be cleaned gently with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid harsh cleaners, long water exposure, or heavy outdoor use unless the final project material and finish are confirmed suitable.
