Frank's Cane and Rush Supply

7252 Heil Avenue
Huntington Beach, Ca. 92647
Phone: (714) 847-0707
Fax: (714) 843-5645
Email:
Orders@frcrs.com

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Natural Binder Cane
Natural binder cane is much like strand cane in that it is also made from rattan peel; but it has been cut wider and thicker. It is a very versatile material; it is used to cover the holes in hand caning, as a seating material using the tight weave technique, as a wrapping material on wicker and rattan furniture, and as a weaver for basketry. For the tight weave or twill weave technique, we recommend the book Splint Seats for Chairs.
- A gallery of completed cane webbing chairs with a list of the supplies required to make them.

Description

Approx. Width

Order Number
Coil

Price/coil

Order Number
Hank

Price/hank

Extra Narrow Binder

3 1/2 mm
(9/64")

BCXNC

1-4: $3.00/25ft
5+: $2.50

Not Available

Quantity:
Price: $3.00

Narrow Binder

4-41/2 mm (5/32")

BCNC

1-4: $3.25/25ft
5+: $2.75

BCNH

$32.50/500ft

Quantity:
Price: $3.25

Quantity:
Price: $32.50

Medium Binder

5-51/2mm (7/32")

BCMC

1-4: $3.50/25ft
5+: $3.00

BCMH

$34.50/500ft

Quantity:
Price: $3.50

Quantity:
Price: $34.50

Large Binder

6-61/2mm (1/4")

BCLC

1-4: $4.00/25ft
5+: $3.75

BCLH

$42.50/500ft

Quantity:
Price: $4.00

Quantity:
Price: $42.50

Ask for current price for 25 coils
All Sizes vary slightly

Rattan Furniture Re-Wrapping Kit also available (250 ft of 1/4" Large Binder, Wire Nails, and Instructions) $24.95 Order No. K-RFR

Natural Binder Cane

Quantity:
Price: $24.95


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Round Reeds

Round reed is cut from the core of rattan. It is machine cut to approximate diameters and smoothness.

There will be slight differences in size and color from strand to strand. Round reeds are used for basketry, wicker and reed furniture and repair.

Order Number Gauge Approx. Dia. Approx. Metric Dia. Approx. Feet/half pound   Round Reed
RR00 #0 3/64" 1.00mm 1245

Quantity:
Price: $8.25

RR00 is only available in half pound coils.
Order Number Gauge Approx. Dia. Approx. Metric Dia. Approx. Feet/pound  
RR01 #1 1/16" 1.50mm 1660

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR02 #2 5/64" 1.75mm 1130

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR03 #3 3/32" 2.25mm 750

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR04 #4 7/64" 2.75mm 510

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR05 #5 9/64" 3.25mm 360

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR06 #6 11/64" 4.25mm 200

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR07 #7 13/64" 5mm 153

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR08 #8 7/32" 6mm 112

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR09 #9 1/4" 7mm 101

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR10 #10 19/64" 8mm 80

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR11 #11 11/32" 9mm 40

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR12 #12 3/8" 10mm 35

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR13 #13 13/32" 11mm 25

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR14 #14 7/16" 12mm 20

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR15 #15 1/2" 13mm 15

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR16 #16 17/32" 14mm 11

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR17 #17 19/32" 15mm 9

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

What is wicker and rattan?

Wicker is a weaving process, not a material. One of the materials used in the weaving process is called rattan core, which comes from the rattan interior. A machine cuts the inside of the rattan pole, into pieces small enough in diameter for the weaving. Due to the nature of this product, splits and discolorations in the rattan poles are to be expected. They even enhance the beauty and uniqueness of these handcrafted products. Rattan is among the oldest natural furniture material in use today. Unlike bamboo, which is hollow, rattan is a solid timber vine. Most wicker and rattan furniture originates from Southeast Asia (Indonesia, the Phillipines, and China) and is manufactured by hand.

RR18 #18 5/8" 16mm 7

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

Bulk Round Reed
(sold by the pound)
#1

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

#2

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

#3

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

#4

Quantity: Length:
Price: $17.75

#5

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

#6

Quantity: Length:
Price: $17.75

    #8

Quantity: Length:
Price: $17.75

#9

Quantity: Length:
Price: $17.75

#10

Quantity: Length:
Price: $17.75

#11

Quantity: Length:
Price: $17.75

#12

Quantity: Length:
Price: $17.75

#13

Quantity: Length:
Price: $17.75

#14

Quantity: Length:
Price: $17.75

#15

Quantity: Length:
Price: $17.75

#16

Quantity: Length:
Price: $17.75

#17

Quantity: Length:
Price: $17.75

#18

Quantity: Length:
Price: $17.75

Prices by Weight For Reeds

1-9 lbs

$17.75/lb
10 lbs or more $13.50/lb
Round, Half Round, Flat & Flat Oval Reeds can be mixed for the price breaks. Call for current prices on 50 & 100 lb bales (one size per bale)

Round Reed - Prices by the Foot

#1 $0.24/ft

Quantity:
Price: $0.24

#7 $0.28/ft

Quantity:
Price: $0.28

#13 $1.32/ft

Quantity:
Price: $1.32

#2 $0.24/ft

Quantity:
Price: $0.24

#8 $0.29/ft

Quantity:
Price: $0.29

#14 $1.65/ft

Quantity:
Price: $1.65

#3 $0.25/ft

Quantity:
Price: $0.25

#9 $0.31/ft

Quantity:
Price: $0.31

#15 $2.20/ft

Quantity:
Price: $2.20

#4 $0.26/ft

Quantity:
Price: $0.26

#10 $0.36/ft

Quantity:
Price: $0.36

#16 $3.00/ft

Quantity:
Price: $3.00

#5 $0.26/ft

Quantity:
Price: $0.26

#11 $0.85/ft

Quantity:
Price: $0.85

#17 $3.65/ft

Quantity:
Price: $3.65

#6 $0.26/ft

Quantity:
Price: $0.26

#12 $0.95/ft

Quantity:
Price: $0.95

#18 $4.70/ft

Quantity:
Price: $4.70

Round Reed

Sample Card of sizes available: $1.00
Order Number: SA-RR.

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Round Reeds - Smoked

Round reed is cut from the core of rattan. It is machine cut to approximate diameters and smoothness.

There will be slight differences in size and color from strand to strand. Round reeds are used for basketry, wicker and reed furniture and repair.

Order Number Gauge Approx. Dia. Approx. Metric Dia. Approx. Feet/pound    
RR04-SM #4 7/64" 2.75mm 510

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR05-SM #5 9/64" 3.25mm 360

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR06-SM #6 11/64" 4.25mm 200

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR07-SM #7 13/64" 5mm 153

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR08-SM #8 7/32" 6mm 112

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR09-SM #9 1/4" 7mm 101

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

RR13-SM #13 13/32" 11mm 25

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

 

Prices by Weight For Reeds

1-9 lbs

$17.75/lb
10 lbs or more $13.50/lb
Round, Half Round, Flat & Flat Oval Reeds, in regular and smoked, can be mixed for the price breaks. Call for current prices on 50 & 100 lb bales (one size per bale)


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Half Round Reed

Half round reeds should not be confused with flat oval reed. Half round reeds are more rigid and are used mostly in basketry as rims and handles. Also, as a weaver in seats and backs of wicker furniture. Half round reeds will not work well for wrapping legs of wicker furniture.
Order Number Gauge Approx. Dia. Approx. Metric Dia. Approx. Feet/pound   Half Round Reed
HRR05 #5 9/64" 3.25mm 720

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

HRR06 #6 11/64" 4.25mm 400

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

HRR07 #7 1/5" 5mm 306

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

HRR09 #9 1/4" 7mm 202

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

HRR12 #12 3/8" 10mm 70

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

HRR15 #15 1/2" 13mm 30

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

HRR16 #16 17/32" 14mm 22

Quantity:
Price: $17.75


HRR18
#18 5/8" 16mm 14

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

Prices by the Foot
(available only for listed sizes)

Half Round Reed

#5 $0.13/ft

Quantity:
Price: $0.13

#9 $0.36/ft

Quantity:
Price: $0.36

#15 $1.10/ft

Quantity:
Price: $1.10

#6 $0.13/ft

Quantity:
Price: $0.13

#12 $0.60/ft

Quantity:
Price: $0.60

#16 $1.50/ft

Quantity:
Price: $1.50

 

Prices by Weight For Reeds

1-9 lbs

$17.75/lb
10 lbs or more $13.50/lb

Round, Half Round, Flat & Flat Oval Reeds
can be mixed for the price breaks.

Sample Card of sizes available: $1.00 each
Order Number: SA-HRR

Special Pre-Cut Reeds

Cut lengths are available in all sizes:
Prices vary depending on quantity and length. Small quantities are available from our local stock, larger quantities are available as special orders from overseas. Where labor and material costs are better. Special orders require 4-8 weeks from order date. (50% deposit is required). Please advise of what size and length is needed. We will quote our best price and advise of price breaks on your lengths, and about shipping options and costs.


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Jamaican Round Reed

Order Number Approx. Dia. Approx. Metric Dia.   RRJ
RRJS 7/64-9/64" 2.5mm - 3.5mm

Quantity:
Price: $13.25

RRJL 9/64-13/64" 3.5mm - 5mm

Quantity:
Price: $13.25


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Flat Reeds
These reeds are put up into one pound coils.
Order
Number
Approx.
Width
Approx.
Feet/Pound
  Flat Reed Sizes
FR3/16 3/16" 380

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

FR1/4 1/4" 350

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

FR3/8 3/8" 250

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

FR1/2 1/2" 175

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

FR5/8 5/8" 160

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

FR3/4 3/4" 150

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

FR7/8 7/8" 76

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

FR1 1" 57

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

Flat Oval Reeds
Order
Number
Approx.
Width
Approx.
Feet/Pound
  Flat Oval Reed Sizes
FOR3/16 3/16" 260

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

FOR1/4 1/4" 232

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

FOR3/8 3/8" 171

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

FOR1/2 1/2" 86

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

FOR5/8 5/8" 66

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

FOR3/4 3/4"  

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

Prices by Weight (Both Flat and Flat Oval)
1-9 lbs
10 lbs or more
$17.75/lb
$13.50/lb
Flat and flat oval reeds are made from the core of first quality rattan. Because these reeds are easily worked when soaked in water, they are used for a wide variety of purposes. They are used in seat weaving, using the herringbone pattern, and for high quality baskets and wicker furniture.
Flat Oval Reed
Round, Half Round, Flat and Flat Oval Reeds can be mixed for price breaks.
Call for current prices on 50 & 100 lb bales (one size per bale)
 
Craft Note: Flat and flat oval feeds have a smooth side and a rough side. Inspect these reeds before soaking - a small pen mark on the end of the strand helps for easy identification. This will ensure that the smooth side is exposed to view for best results.


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Flat Reeds - Smoked
These reeds are put up into one pound coils.
Order
Number
Approx.
Width
Approx.
Feet/Pound
  Flat Reed Sizes
FR3/16-SM 3/16" 380

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

Flat Oval Reeds - Smoked
Order
Number
Approx.
Width
Approx.
Feet/Pound
  Flat Oval Reed Sizes
FOR3/16-SM 3/16" 260

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

FOR1/4-SM 1/4" 232

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

FOR1/41/2S*

*Half pound coil, not included in price break.
1/4" 116

Quantity:
Price: $10.00

FOR3/8-SM 3/8" 171

Quantity:
Price: $17.75

Prices by Weight (Both Flat and Flat Oval)
1-9 lbs
10 lbs or more
$17.75/lb
$13.50/lb
Flat and flat oval reeds are made from the core of first quality rattan. Because these reeds are easily worked when soaked in water, they are used for a wide variety of purposes. They are used in seat weaving, using the herringbone pattern, and for high quality baskets and wicker furniture.
Round, Half Round, Flat and Flat Oval Reeds, in regular and smoked, can be mixed for price breaks.
Call for current prices on 50 & 100 lb bales (one size per bale)
 
Craft Note: Flat and flat oval feeds have a smooth side and a rough side. Inspect these reeds before soaking - a small pen mark on the end of the strand helps for easy identification. This will ensure that the smooth side is exposed to view for best results.


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Dyes

1/3 - 1/2 ounce dye packages for coloring reeds, sisal , seagrass, raffia, vine rattan and cloth. (ask for instruction sheet for dyeing seagrass).  One package is enough to dye about 2 pounds of reed.

Dye Color Chart

Order No. Color Price  
D06 Avocado Green

1-11: $4.26 Each

12+: $3.61 Each

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D02 Cypress Green

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D11 Deep Olive

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D04 Moss Green

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D03 York Yellow

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D20 American Beauty

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D21 Black

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D22 Blue

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D23 Bright Green

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D24 Bronze Green

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D25 Burgundy

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D26 Buttercup Yellow

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D27 Canary

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D28 Cardinal

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D29 Copenhagen Blue

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D30 Crimson

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D31 Dark Brown

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D32 Dark Gray

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D33 Dark Green

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D34 Egyptian Red

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D35 Gold

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D36 Green

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D37 Hunter Green

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D38 Khaki Drab

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D39 Lavendar

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D40 Light Blue

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D41 Light Brown

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D42 Mint Green

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D43 Navy Blue

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D44 Orange

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D45 Peacock

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D46 Pink

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D47 Plum

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D48

Purple

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D49 Rose

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D50 Rust

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D51 Scarlet

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D52 Silver Gray

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D53 Taupe

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D54 Terra Cotta

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D55 Turqoise

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D56 Turqoise Blue

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D57 Violet

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D58 Wild Rose

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

D59 Yellow

Quantity:
Price: $4.26

 

Be sure to specify an alternative color, in the event the color you order is unavailable.
Full color flyers available upon request.
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Twisted Seagrass Cordage
(Put up in 1 pound coils)
Twisted seagrass is a twine-like material which has been hand twisted to resemble rope. Its thickness may vary within the coil. It is made of a natural straw-like product which is variegated green and tan in color. This green color will turn brown with age. It can be dyed. It is used for seat weaving, some wicker furniture and basketry. 3 coils of sizes 1- 3 will do an average 14" x 16" chair seat.
Order Number Size Approx.
Diameter
Approx.
ft/coil
1-9 Coils
$5.25/Coil
10+ Coils
$4.50/Coil
SG0S No.0 1/8" 450

Quantity:
Price: $5.25

SG1S No.1 9/64" 285

Quantity:
Price: $5.25

SG2S No.2 11/64" 200

Quantity:
Price: $5.25

SG3S No.3 3/16" 108

Quantity:
Price: $5.25

SG4S No.4 1/4" 100

Quantity:
Price: $5.25

SG5S No. 5 5/16" 90

Quantity:
Price: $5.25

Seagrass Cordage
3 lb coil (left, discontinued)

1 lb coil (right)

Ask for current price on carton of 20 coils
Sample cards available: $1.00 each Order Number: SA-SG


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Basket Filler
This is an excellent, inexpensive, and decorative material to fill in those rustic basket frames. It can be dyed or colored to suit your needs. Samples available upon request.
Order Number View  
RR-BF5 RR-BF5

Quantity:
Price: $6.25

 


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Plaited Raffia

Plaited raffia is a very pliable hand-made material intended to be used for Raffia hat-making. Generally speaking, it takes about 30-40 feet of raffia per hat.This material is also excellent for accents for baskets and can be easily dyed.

Many project ideas include window valances, decorative trim and edgings.

Order Number Width 100ft coil View  
NR-PP-20 3/4" $0.30/ft or $30.00 ea. Plaited Raffia

Quantity:
Price: $30.00

Braided Raffia
Order Number Width 100ft coil View  
NR-P3 3/8" $16.00 ea. nr-p3

Quantity:
Price: $16.00

Ask for current price on box of 25


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Braided Welt (Tissue Flex)
XF ("Extra Firm") braided welt cord - the most popular welt cord.
White in color. This tissue-like one ply twisted paper is excellent for rag Baskets and other types of coil basketry and wreaths. Use it with raffia for a more traditional coil basket. If ordering spools, additional money for shipping may be required.
Order Number Size Full spool Yards/spool Approx. Weight    
BWC5/32 5/32" $50.00 / $0.10yd 500 7 lbs

Quantity:
Price: $50.00

Braided Welt (Tissue Flex)
Braided Welt (Tissue Flex)

BWC3/8 3/8" $90.00 / $0.36yd 250 11 lbs

Quantity:
Price: $90.00

BWC1/2 1/2" $97.50 / $0.39yd 250 19 lbs

Quantity:
Price: $97.50

BWC3/4 3/4" $120.00 / $0.60yd 200 41 lbs

Quantity:
Price: $120.00

Twin: Two XF welt cords, over-braided together for double welt sewing and upholstery gimp.  
TW5/32 5/32" $50.00 / $0.20yd 250

Quantity:
Price: $50.00

Twin Welt
Twin Welt
Braided Welt