Pedig is a specialized variation of rattan core, made from the inner, bark-free part of the rattan plant and has a rectangular cross-section. It is easy to paint and stain, as its surface evenly absorbs finishing materials. Although it is less structurally load-bearing than flat reed with outer bark, its flexibility and easy handling make it advantageous for many applications.
Material: natural rattan material. Thickness: 0.5 mm, width: 6 mm, length: typically ranges from 2m to 4m. This product is sold in 500 gram rolls, providing a convenient amount for craft ideas and creative projects. Before use, soak it in water for 5-10 minutes to make it easily shapeable and workable. Suitable for: rattan for furniture repairs, rattan basketry, basket weaving, and as part of craft ideas and handmade supplies.
Flat reed is made from natural rattan material, whose uniform structure makes it easy to handle and shape. Due to its structure, it also absorbs stain and paint evenly, ensuring a uniform finish everywhere. It is especially suitable for binding and finishing weaves.
It is suitable for reinforcing connection points and concealing them by binding during rattan for furniture repairs. Additionally, its flexibility allows it to be used for finishing rattan basketry and be used as basket weaving supplies uk. It can also be used as part of craft ideas and handmade supplies, such as for custom decorations or binding the handle of a karate stick.
Before use, it is advisable to soak flat reed in water for 5-10 minutes; this way it can be bent without breaking and easily follows curves. If you are binding thicker wood or rattan material, coat its surface with wood glue, which leaves no visible trace once dried. As it dries, the rattan material uk tightens, ensuring stable fixing during work.
The material of this product is the same as rattan core (pedig), which is the inner, solid part of the rattan palm. It differs from rattan core in that it is not drawn through a round die, but through a flat rectangular one. This way, the product has a flat, strap-like shape. Since it is a wide, flat material, it is extremely flexible and perfect as chair cane supplies uk.
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The flat reed is a wide, flat type of rattan material made from the inside of a rattan without the outer shell. It is easy to shape and simple to work with. The 0.5 mm flat reed is an ideal choice for wrapping, rattan for furniture repairs, basket weaving, as well as for making various craft ideas. This product is available in 500 g packages at Naturtrend’s webshop.
