Coiling Supplies

Southern Long-leaf Pine Needles

Being "leaves" of the Southern Longleaf Pine tree, the brown mature needles fall in the autumn, and are carefully collected. They are bundled, keeping the heads in one direction. These rich brown, 3 part needles are 10 - 15" long. They are clean, straight, and are banded on both ends. Sold by circumference, they are measured across the bundle under the heads. Being a natural material, they will have some broken short needles, and dead ends.

Prim Pines Capper

For removal of the caps or "heads" from pine needles. Capper has three notches for different sizes of pine needles. Improved design now has a flatten point for pushing knots and thread ends into the coil. Made from hardwoods. $5.00 each

Sewing Needles

All needles are John James needles, "Importers of the finest quality English needles".

Darner - the perfect size sewing needle for all of our threads. It has a sharp point, large eye, and is 2.25" long - Size #1 - 4/$1.00

Larger size - Can't seem to thread those needles as easily, or maybe you just like using a longer needle? This one has a sharp point, larger eye, and is 2 1/2 inches long. Size #2 - 4/$1.00

Curved Sewing needle - a must for stitching in tight places and sewing coils to the outside of baskets. It has a sharp point, large eye, and is 2 1/4" long. - $1.00 each

Variety pack - 3 needles; curved, #1 and #2 - $1.50

Waxed Polyester Thread

This is a waxed polyester thread made in USA! 
The size is .030 and has the look and feel of waxed linen (3-4 ply). 120 foot spools. $6.00 each.

Colors are:

(back row) black, turquoise, golden brown and royal blue
(front row) raspberry,emerald green,cocoa brown,bark tan (coming soon - purple)

Heavy-duty Nylon Basketry Thread - 245 yards. Available in the following colors (see photo):

from back row forward, left to right:

Back row: black, dark brown, light brown, tan,
Second row: dark green, light green, dark blue, light blue,
Front row: beige, red and white.

(Be aware that different monitors can make colors appear very different from actual sample) - $6.50/spool.

Bone card with 60' of thread in any of the available colors - $2.00

Artificial Sinew

"Bone cards" of sinew in all colors including natural - 60' length - $2.25 each color

Wooden Bases

These bases are 3/16" Luan plywood. Pre-drilled every 1/4".

Cracker basket base - (10.5" x 2.5") - $6.00
Oval - (2" x 4") $4.50
Round - 4" - $4.50
Sweet Basket base - (3.25" x 2.25") - $2.50
Bread Basket Base (14" x 4.5") - $15.00

NOT stained, so that you can woodburn, paint, decal, or carve your own designs.

Agate and Artwood Centers

Artwood and agate centers can be round, oval or odd shaped (asymmetrical). They are set in resin, and are predrilled with holes (approximately 1/4" apart). They are also available without holes(please specify when ordering).

If using the agates for a basket center, the holes would be drilled all around for attaching basket materials. If used for handles or embellishments, they may be drilled only in necessary places. All excess resin may be cut or sanded away.

Artwood Centers!

Black Walnut, Spalted Tamarind, Big-leaf Maple Burl, Cherry Burl and Teak are some of the woods we work from. They are all one-of-a-kind pieces. Availability is limited at times. Make a first and second choice of woods when you place an order, or call or email us with questions. Wood centers are set in resin; drilled.

Agate & Artwood Centers Sizes & Prices
(keep in mind that agates and artwood centers are made to order out of available wood and stone. State agate or wood color group and size when ordering)

Agate Centers

For more information about Agates (& Resin & Wood Centers), click here.

Agates come in Purple, Teal, Pink, Blue & Natural (Naturals are browns, grays, blacks, and combinations of brown, gray, white and black).

Geodes, Stones and Walnut Knobs for Lids

Stone - faux turquoise (from time to time we have different kinds of stones - please call or e-mail to inquire about what's available.) We can set your favorite stones in resin, so call or e-mail for details.

Geode & Stone knobs - $5.00 (geodes are natural colors; brown with some crystals inside).

Walnut knobs - $4.00

Set in resin, drilled with holes for your convenience...make great lids for gourds or baskets!

Betel Nut Slice Centers

Betel nuts have been sliced and have a wonderful natural pattern inside. They are set in resin and drilled for a unique center!

Betel Nut Slices - $5.00

Black Walnut Slices

Approximately 1 - 1 1/2" round, 1/4"thick.

Gauge - this 3/8" copper tube is flared on one end for easy insertion of pine needles. It helps keep the coils of our basket a uniform size - $1.00

Smaller Gauge - 1/4" size for miniatures - $1.00

Shellac Flakes when mixed with denatured alcohol, makes up to 16 oz. of shellac. Platinum Pale doesn't stain threads. 2 oz. bag with mixing instructions - $3.75

For more information about Shellac, click here.

Beeswax

Although Beeswax is mostly used as a finish for baskets, you can also use it to tame that nylon basketry thread- no more twists or tangles! Run thread over the cake of beeswax, then slide the waxed thread between your fingers to help the wax adhere; it's like a whole new thread!

Beeswax comes with instructions on how to wax your basket.

Pure Beeswax - three sizes

E-mail orders to us, or print the order form, fill it in and fax or mail it to us.