Weaving Materials
Bamboo, Paper Fiber Materials, Wood Splints, Copper Strips
Bamboo
Bamboo is used extensively throughout Asia for weaving baskets. It is very sturdy, but does not have quite the flexible properties of rattan.
Usually, needs to be packaged separately from other items ordered, so an additional shipping charge will apply.
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To split yourself
approx. 28" long x 2 1/4" dia.
No growth ring or joint. |
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Split & Sliced Bamboo
Packaged in approx. 1 lb. bundles. Pieces range from 24" to 30" long. This is all made by hand, so the pieces are cut evenly but, all are not exactly the same width within the bundle.
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| 2 mm |
approx 250 pcs |
(approx. 1/8" -varies) |
inside / inside * |
| 3 mm |
approx 175 pcs |
(approx. 5/32+" -varies) |
inside / inside * |
| 6 mm |
approx 160 pcs |
(approx. 1/4+" -varies) |
inside / inside * |
| 9 mm |
approx 150 pcs |
(approx. 5/16" -varies) |
inside / inside * |
| 12 mm |
approx 100 pcs |
(approx. 3/8+" -varies) |
inside / inside * |
| 25 mm |
approx 35 pcs |
(approx. l" -varies) |
inside / inside * |
| 12 mm flat oval |
approx 20 pcs |
(approx. 3/8+" -varies) |
inside / outside**
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* inside/inside - pieces split from inside of bamboo - flat both sides - will not have outside "skin"
**inside/outside - pieces split from edge of bamboo - flat on one side and slightly oval on other side where the outside "skin" of the bamboo shows. Inside/outside is heavier in thickness - good for rims or supports.
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Seven sizes available:
2 mm, 3 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 25 mm, 12 mm flat oval.
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Bamboo Sampler Pack
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some of each of the seven sizes |
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Fiber (Paper) Materials
Fiber Rush (Paper Rush)
Twisted round paper cord. It is often used in weaving chair seats. Many old pieces of wicker furniture are made of fiber rush. A 2 pound bundle will cover an average chair seat of approx. 15" x 15". Also used in coiling.
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4/32" (1/8")
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- small - kraft brown
2 lb. coil
approx. 550 ft. |
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5/32"
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- medium (Choose kraft brown or gold)
2 lb. coil
approx. 325 ft. |
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6/32"
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- large (Choose kraft brown or gold)
2 lb. coil
approx. 215 ft. |
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5/32" or 6/32" fiber rush can also be ordered by the bale at $3.68 per lb.
Bales vary, anywhere between 20 and 30 lbs., so the actual weight is not known until each bale is weighed.
Since this process cannot be automated, BALES OF 5/32" or 6/32" RUSH MUST BE ORDERED BY PHONE. |
White Fiber Rush (White Paper Rush)
Twisted round paper cord in white. Can be dyed to match your project as long as material is not allowed to soak for a long length of time.
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5/32" or 6/32" dia.
2 lb. coil
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Baby Fiber Rush
Tiny fiber (paper) rush is often used in smaller wicker furniture. It is also popular as a core in coiling baskets. Kraft brown (brown paper bag) color in approx. .
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#1 Baby Fiber Rush
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1 pound coil
- approx. 1/32" |
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#2 Baby Fiber Rush
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1 pound coil
- approx. 2/32" (1/16") |
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#3 Baby Fiber Rush
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1 pound coil
- approx. 3/32" |
Danish Cord
Suitable for weaving chair seats or popular to use in coiling. One- 2 lb. roll per average seat.
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1 lb. roll
3 ply - kraft brown (brown paper bag color) paper cord
approx. 4/32" (1/8") dia.
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| 2 lb. roll
3 ply - kraft brown (brown paper bag color) paper cord
approx. 4/32" (1/8") dia.
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Danish Cord - Bale - available in bales of 40 - 45 lbs. (varies) for $6.60 / lb.
Phone for size availability & to order.
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Wire Core Fiber Rush (paper rush)
Kraft brown (brown paper bag color) fiber (paper) rush with a center wire core.
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6 yd. spool
approx. 4/32" (1/8") dia.
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Dyed Wire Core Fiber Rush (Paper Rush) - Smaller (1mm)
Dyed Fiber (paper) Rush with a center wire core.
This item has been discontinued by the company - limited stock.
Black
sorry no longer available
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Burgundy
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Green
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Hunter Green
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Lime
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Pale Yellow
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Pink
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Red
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Royal Blue
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Dyed Wire Core Fiber Rush
Colors: burgundy, green, hunter green, lime, navy blue,
pale yellow, pink, red, royal blue
Approx. 1 mm or 1/32" in dia. - 8 yd. bundle.
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 Dyed Wire Core Fiber Rush (Paper Rush) - Larger (3/32")
Dyed Fiber (paper) Rush with a center wire core.
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Larger Dyed Wire Core Fiber Rush
Colors: medium brown, black, natural, light grey, ivory
Approx. 3/32" in dia. - 25 yd. bundle.
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Fiber Splint (Paper Splint) - Flat
Fiber splint is a brownish colored flat paper splint sometimes used to weave splint seats in chairs. It can also be used in making splint baskets. One bundle is enough to do one average size seat 14" x 14".
| 3/8" Fiber Splint |
approx. 150 ft. per bundle |
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| 1/2" Fiber Splint |
approx. 105 ft. per bundle |
| 3/4" Fiber Splint |
approx. 90 ft. per bundle |
Natural Rush
Leaves (probably seagrass) hand twisted into a rope. A coil will do one small chair seat approx. 12" x 12". Looks similar to natural rush made of twisted cattails or bulrush.
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Wood Splints
We have found a few - Oak Rims - that we thought we were out of.
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6" Oak Rim Set
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1/2" x 6" dia. with taper
handcarved and formed - inside and outside rim |
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Walnut Splint
This splint is machine cut and is used mainly for accent pieces. Sold by the coil or by the piece.
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Coil
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1 1/2" wide & 1/42" thick
approx. 40 ft |
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Piece
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1 1/2" wide & 1/42" thick
approx. 60" long |
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Maple Splint
This splint is machine cut. Sold by the coil only.
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1/4" Coil Maple
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1/42" thick
approx. 40 ft.
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3/8" Coil Maple
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1/42" thick
approx. 40 ft.
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1/2" Coil Maple
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1/42" thick
approx. 40 ft.
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5/8" Coil Maple
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1/42" thick
approx. 40 ft.
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1" Coil Maple
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1/42" thick
approx. 40 ft.
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1 1/2" Coil Maple
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1/42" thick
approx. 40 ft.
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2" Coil Maple
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1/42" thick
approx. 40 ft.
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Cherry Splint
This splint is machine cut and is used mainly for accent pieces. Sold by the coil or by the piece.
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Coil
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5/8" wide x 1/42" thick
approx. 40' |
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Piece
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approx. 60" long |
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Machined White Ash Splint
This splint is machine cut. Used mainly as accent pieces in baskets, the thin 1/2" and 5/8" are especially good for making curls. The wider pieces are suitable for stenciling and painting on. This splint is NOT recommended for use on chair seats.
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1/4" White Ash |
1/42" thick
80' coil |
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| 1/2" White Ash |
1/42" thick
80' coil |
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| 5/8" White Ash |
1/42" thick
80' coil |
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| 1" White Ash |
1/42" thick
80' coil |
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| 1 1/2" White Ash |
1/42" thick
40' coil |
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| 2" White Ash |
1/42" thick
40' coil |
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Hand Pounded Black Ash Splint (also known as brown ash)
 Black ash is pounded off the log into annual growth rings.
Depending on the thickness, it may be split into thinner pieces and cut into various sizes.
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1/16"
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100' coil |
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1/8"
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60' coil |
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3/16"
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50' coil |
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1/4"
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40' coil |
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3/8"
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25' coil |
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1/2"
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20' coil |
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Berkshire Splint - Medium
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1/32"
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70' coil |
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1/16"
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100' coil |
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3/32"
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80' coil |
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1/8"
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60' coil |
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3/16"
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50' coil |
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1/4"
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40' coil |
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3/8"
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25' coil |
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1/2"
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20' coil |
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Berkshire Splint - Lashing Weight
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1/8"
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24' coil |
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3/16"
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24' coil |
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1/4"
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24' coil |
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Country Splints - Martha Wetherbee
Rustic black (brown) ash splint. Use as is or scrape smooth.
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1/16"
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1/8"
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Black (Brown) Ash Rim and Handle Sticks
Thicker growth ring strips that can be used for rims and handles in small and miniature baskets.
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1/4"
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18" long strip |
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3/8"
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18" long strip |
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Tree Run
Black (brown) ash as it comes off the log in the growth rings. Rough - must be split or scraped and cut to size.
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Bundle
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approx. 20 ft. |
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Copper Foil Strips
*006 is the thickest - .002 the thinnest
.................. Note: Copper prices have been fluctuating significantly in the past few months as is reflected in the price of some stock........................
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1/8" wide
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.003 thick
50' coil |
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1/4" wide
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.003 thick
50' coil |
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1/4" wide
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.006 thick
25' coil |
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3/8" wide
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.002 thick
50' coil |
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3/8" wide
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.003 thick
50' coil |
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1/2" wide
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.002 thick
100' coil
discontinued in this length |
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1/2" wide
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.002 thick
50' coil |
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1/2" wide
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.003 thick
100' coil
discontinued - only one left |
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1/2" wide
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.003 thick
50' coil |
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1/2" wide
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.006 thick
25' coil |
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1" wide
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.006 thick
25' coil |
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2 1/2" wide
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.002 thick
50' coil |
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2 1/2" wide
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.003 thick
50' coil |
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*003 is thicker than .002
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