Raffia

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Anyone know where I can buy Natural Raffia with a good amount for $30 or other alternative material for bending and where its located.
Has to be in Sydney area

Lincraft/Spotlight are no good since its $6-10 for a small roll and its paper raffia, only natural raffia were in colours which is not a good idea when its soaked.
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Bunnings? Try the rope section or the outdoor section where the garden stakes are


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flower power in dural usually has in little packets. Last time i got some $2 each

Need some more actually.

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A "hank" is the quantity you want. Florists can order for you or buy online.
Google raffia hank
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I use black rubber from a bicycle tyre tube cut into long thin strips.
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yep flower power stock it as a regular item
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Post by Ray M »

Hi RevoEvoS,
I have found the following WEB site. Natural Raffia I have also bought it from Flower Power.

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Thanks guys
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Post by peterb »

Hi All
I don't know if you have cheap as chips in the eastern states but i keep an eye out and they get it in fairly regularly it usually goes for $2 a roll ( hank )
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