Half Round Reed: Half Round Reed is the inner core of a Rattan Palm. Half Round Reed is also called Split Reed because it is a Round Reed that has been cut evenly down the middle. One side is round, and the other side is flat. Larger sizes must be soaked for 30 minutes in water to become more pliable.

Half Round Reed is a very durable material. It is used for outdoor wicker repair and basket rims. It can be stained, painted, or oiled. Half Round Reed is used as basket handles, decorations, puppets, and DIY crafts. All Half Round Reed Coils are sold in 1-pound coils. In basket weaving Half Round Reed is a popular material when scarfing is necessary.

Half Round Reed Sizes:

3.5mm Half Round Reed: The diameter of this coil is 3.5mm, and it weighs approximately 1 pound.

3/16" Half Round Reed #6: The #6 Half Round Reed measures 3/16 inches (approximately 5mm) and includes 400ft of Premium Grade A Split Reeds.

1/4" Half Round Reed #8: The #8 Half Round Reed measures 1/4" (approximately 6mm) and includes 275ft of Premium Grade A Split Reeds.

3/8" Half Round Reed: This Half Round Reed Coil measures 3/8 inches and includes 70ft of Premium Grade A Split Reeds. 3/8" Half Round Reed is the most popular size, along with 1/2 inch.

1/2" Half Round Reed: The most popular Half Round Reed size. Includes 40ft of Premium Grade A Split Reeds and measures 1/2 inch in diameter.

5/8" Half Round Reed: This reed measures 5/8 inches in diameter and includes 30 feet of Premium Grade A Split Reeds per 1-pound coil.

3/4" Half Round Reed: The largest size of Half Round Reed offered at HH Perkins. Includes 24ft of Premium Cut Grade A Split Reeds. The diameter of this Half Round Reed is 3/4 inches wide.