Commonwealth BasketBasketry Sea Grass #3 4-1/2mmx5mm 1-Pound Coil, Approximately 210-Feet

When I moved into my home, I had to leave my old couches behind because we defied physics moving them into my old place and because of the rush to leave, didn't attempt a repeat performance. Thankfully, I was able to get a hold of a beautiful couch with matching ottomans that fit my aesthetic and my new home. The downside, they had been shredded in a few spots by their cats and my budget was too tight to afford reupholstering these custom pieces. Knowing my cats would most likely follow suit, I looked up every kind of remedy and aversion therapy I could think of. Unfortunately, they were all very unattractive and they didn't work. It has been an ongoing frustration for more than two years of trying different things and they all failing.One day I was cleaning the cat scratch tree, which they ironically never scratch, and I had a breakthrough face-palm moment. I should get some rope and wrap the areas that are shredded. I figured worst case scenario, I'd have to continue saving for reupholstery, best case, I'd have a new finish to my furniture and they would stop scratching it.This rope was the texture and width that I was looking for and the color would marry well with the colors I already have in the upholstery and other decor. It took me a grand total of four hours to meticulously wrap and glue the rope onto a single ottoman, but the result was rustically beautiful. It almost looks like it was made that way. However, it took both coils that I purchased to cover that one ottoman. I still have the second and the couch. I should have done the math and bought all that I needed at once.I have since repurchased 10 more to ensure that I have plenty to finish the project and extra with plans to tie in the rope to other furniture and whatnot. I will post photos when the project is finished along with any updates with how it holds up.As of now, i have found zero evidence of the cats clawing the ottoman with the rope on it and I'm doing a little happy dance that something that was inexpensive and simple has finally worked!

I bought this to repair my cat's scratching post. It took me a while to figure out why she only used some scratching posts and not others - the answer is sea grass! Apparently she does not like sisal (which is more commonly used), but she goes crazy for this sea grass!When I was done with the repairs, I even used some scraps to tie into large knots, which the cat now uses as toys to swat around the house.One tip from experience: once you untie the strings, find something to act as a spool - even just a used paper towel roll would work - because once the center hole loses its integrity, you'll spend a lot of time untangling the sea grass!

Bought for a crafting project (crochet basket). It is a great texture, very sturdy, flexible, and is visually appealing. It is surprisingly tough and has stood up admirably to bending and pulling in the process of basket-making. The only problem I've noted is its very strong smell - can get overwhelming while sitting working with it.Overall, a great value for the price.

I was surprised how versatile this sea grass really is. I use it as rope for hanging signs that I make and it seems a bit stiff at first but it really does work well. I also was able to take it apart and use the individual strands to make a curly strand for a different look for my signs. I will certainly purchase this again when I need more.

Looks bigger than it is! But this was our fault for not checking the measurements- it just looks like a big spool, but really is maybe smaller than a coffee can. We'll find a use for it somewhere.

I got it for my husband but it is to small for him to use on what he needed.. so I will have to fine something to use it on.. I got 2 of them.. I paid $10.00 dollars for both.. If I tryed to send it back by the time I pay shipping I would only get back like 2 dollars and change... So I will keep them...The size is smaller than a pencil..

Did the job of decorating that I intended but it was a little hard to work with. Looks better than the product I intended to use.

Used it to cover a small trash can that I have. It was almost enough but not quite. Just hot glued it on. I've ordered another roll to finish the top. A big improvement over the ugly metal waste basket look. It is a 8 gallon sized trash can, for reference.