Typically, 3 coils of 6mm Binder Cane are required to restore an average-sized porch rocker completely. Porch Rockers usually require three coils of Wide Binder Cane, regardless of the size.
Wide Binder Cane
Wide Binder Cane is a premium natural strand cane harvested from Rattan Palm bark, valued for its glossy, flexible qualities that make it ideal for professional and DIY weaving projects, including furniture restoration and craft-making. The product is available in multiple sizes (4mm to 8-10mm slab), each suited to different applications ranging from delicate weaving to large-scale furniture projects, with most coils providing 400-500 feet of material. Commonly used for porch rocker restoration, Nantucket Basket staves, and decorative weaving patterns, this versatile material requires water soaking before use to achieve optimal pliability for wrapping, weaving, and joint-binding tasks.
Nantucket Quality 6mm Binder
We now also offer 6mm Wide Binder Cane in a Nantucket Quality grade—a premium tier of Binder Cane specifically selected for Nantucket Basket Weaving staves as well as high-end furniture and antique furniture restoration, such as rocking chairs. In basket weaving, these staves are inserted into a Nantucket mold to establish the shape of the basket, after which weavers work around the staves to complete the piece, whether it's a traditional Nantucket Basket or a Nantucket Lightship Purse. This Nantucket Quality option gives crafters and restorers a higher-grade material suited to more refined, detail-oriented projects.
Key Points
- Wide Binder Cane is a natural strand cane derived from Rattan Palm bark with a rounded top and flat bottom design.
- The material requires water soaking to become pliable enough for weaving applications.
- It is used for wrapping joints on rattan and wicker furniture, as well as creating Nantucket Basket staves.
- The cane comes in six size variations, from 4mm to 8-10mm slab, each suited for specific project types.
- Standard coils provide either 400 or 500 feet of material depending on the size selected.
- 6mm Binder Cane is the standard choice for porch rocker restoration, requiring approximately 3 coils per rocker.
- The product supports decorative weaving patterns such as God's Eye, Herringbone, and porch weave designs.
- Nantucket Quality Basket Stave Binder Cane in 6mm is now available as a specialized product offering, ideal for Nantucket Basket Weaving staves and high-end/antique furniture restoration.
- Nantucket Basket staves are inserted into a Nantucket mold to shape the basket, then woven around to complete the basket or Lightship Purse.
Related Questions
- What is the difference between binder cane and other types of weaving cane like spline or webbing?
- How does the soaking process affect the durability and workability of Wide Binder Cane?
- What techniques are used to create Nantucket Basket staves with binder cane?
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