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.

Short Poles To split yourself
approx. 28" long x 2 1/4" dia.
No growth ring or joint.
@ $6.25 ea
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.

 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**

* 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.

Seven sizes available:

2 mm, 3 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 25 mm, 12 mm flat oval.

 

@ $6.25
Bamboo Sampler Pack
some of each of the seven sizes

pkg(s) @ $9.95





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.

4/32" (1/8")
- small - kraft brown
2 lb. coil
approx. 550 ft.

@ $10.20

5/32"
- medium (Choose kraft brown or gold)
2 lb. coil
approx. 325 ft.



@ $9.35

6/32"
- large (Choose kraft brown or gold)
2 lb. coil
approx. 215 ft.
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.

5/32" or 6/32" dia.
2 lb. coil


@ $12.95


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. .

#1 Baby Fiber Rush
1 pound coil
- approx. 1/32"


@ $9.40
#2 Baby Fiber Rush
1 pound coil
- approx. 2/32" (1/16")
#3 Baby Fiber Rush
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.

1 lb. roll

3 ply - kraft brown (brown paper bag color) paper cord
approx. 4/32" (1/8") dia.

@ $9.95
2 lb. roll

3 ply - kraft brown (brown paper bag color) paper cord
approx. 4/32" (1/8") dia.

@ $19.70
Danish Cord - Bale - available in bales of 40 - 45 lbs. (varies) for $6.60 / lb.

Phone for size availability & to order.



Wire Core Fiber Rush (paper rush)
Kraft brown (brown paper bag color) fiber (paper) rush with a center wire core.  
6 yd. spool
approx. 4/32" (1/8") dia.
@ $2.70 ea 
$12.50


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

Burgundy

Green

Hunter Green

Lime

Navy Blue

Pale Yellow

Pink

Red

Royal Blue

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.



@ $2.25



Dyed Wire Core Fiber Rush (Paper Rush) - Larger (3/32")

Dyed Fiber (paper) Rush with a center wire core.

Larger Dyed Wire Core Fiber Rush

Colors: medium brown, black, natural, light grey, ivory

Approx. 3/32" in dia. - 25 yd. bundle.



@ $6.90



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



@ $5.95

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.
approx. 6/32" (5.5 - 6mm) in size
coil @ $22.50





Wood Splints


We have found a few - Oak Rims - that we thought we were out of.
6" Oak Rim Set
1/2" x 6" dia. with taper
handcarved and formed - inside and outside rim
set @ $9.50


Walnut Splint

This splint is machine cut and is used mainly for accent pieces.  Sold by the coil or by the piece.

Coil
1 1/2" wide & 1/42" thick
approx. 40 ft
@ $12.50
Piece
1 1/2" wide & 1/42" thick
approx. 60" long
@ $1.85


Maple Splint

This splint is machine cut. Sold by the coil only.

1/4" Coil Maple
1/42" thick
approx. 40 ft.
1/4" @ $6.10
3/8" Coil Maple
1/42" thick
approx. 40 ft.
3/8" @ $6.40
1/2" Coil Maple
1/42" thick
approx. 40 ft.
1/2" @ $6.70
5/8" Coil Maple
1/42" thick
approx. 40 ft.
5/8" @ $7.00
1" Coil Maple
1/42" thick
approx. 40 ft.
1" @ $8.40
1 1/2" Coil Maple
1/42" thick
approx. 40 ft.
1 1/2" @ $8.75
2" Coil Maple
1/42" thick
approx. 40 ft.
2" $8.95


Cherry Splint

This splint is machine cut and is used mainly for accent pieces.   Sold by the coil or by the piece.

Coil
5/8" wide x 1/42" thick
approx. 40'
@ $7.50
Piece
approx. 60" long
@ $1.45



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.

1/4" White Ash 1/42" thick
80' coil
@ $10.25 
1/2" White Ash 1/42" thick
80' coil
@ $10.95 
5/8" White Ash 1/42" thick
80' coil
@ $11.75 
1" White Ash 1/42" thick
80' coil
@ $13.65 
1 1/2" White Ash 1/42" thick
40' coil
@ $10.50 
2" White Ash 1/42" thick
40' coil
@ $11.25 


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. 


Berkshire Splint - Heavy

1/16"
100' coil
@ $20.95
1/8"
60' coil
@ $20.95
3/16"
50' coil
@ $20.95
1/4"
40' coil
@ $20.95
3/8"
25' coil
@ $20.95

1/2"
20' coil
@ $20.95


Berkshire Splint - Medium

1/32"
70' coil
@ $20.95
1/16"
100' coil
@ $20.95

3/32"

80' coil
@ $20.95
1/8"
60' coil
@ $20.95
3/16"
50' coil
@ $20.95
1/4"
40' coil
@ $20.95
3/8"
25' coil
@ $20.95

1/2"

20' coil
@ $20.95


Berkshire Splint - Lashing Weight
1/8"
24' coil
@ $11.60 
3/16"
24' coil
@ $13.40 
1/4"
24' coil
@ $17.95 


Country Splints - Martha Wetherbee

Rustic black (brown) ash splint.  Use as is or scrape smooth.

1/16"
bunch(es) @ $16.75 
1/8"
bunch(es) @ $16.75


Black (Brown) Ash Rim and Handle Sticks

Thicker growth ring strips that can be used for rims and handles in small and miniature baskets.

1/4"
18" long strip
@ $1.15
3/8"
18" long strip
@ $1.40


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.

Bundle
approx. 20 ft.
@ $16.50







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........................

1/8" wide
.003 thick
50' coil 
@ $27.68
1/4" wide
.003 thick
50' coil 
@ $17.80

1/4" wide
.006 thick
25' coil
@ $23.70

3/8" wide
.002 thick
50' coil
  @ $16.25
3/8" wide
.003 thick
50' coil
@ $17.80

1/2" wide
.002 thick
100' coil 
discontinued in this length
@ $31.20
1/2" wide
.002 thick
50' coil 
@ $16.25
1/2" wide
.003 thick
100' coil
discontinued - only one left
@ $45.75
1/2" wide
.003 thick
50' coil
@ $33.45
1/2" wide
.006 thick
25' coil
@ $26.95
1" wide
.006 thick
25' coil
@ $27.75
2 1/2" wide
.002 thick
50' coil
@ $26.10
2 1/2" wide
.003 thick
50' coil
@ $26.10
*003 is thicker than .002