Using rope cable with rattan and cane shades is a popular design trend, as seen in projects by Kyal and Kara. Please read through all the following information to ensure it will work for your project.
Rope cable comes in different thicknesses: XL is 16 mm, 2XL is 24 mm, and 3XL is 30 mm. Using twisted cable in the standard range can also create this look. Rope cable does not come thinner or thicker than these sizes.
Rope cable has its own range of wooden components to fit the different sized rope widths, including lamp holders and ceiling roses. When choosing your cable, please ensure the components match the size of your rope cable.
Rope cable works the same way as normal 3-core cable ($3times0.75text{ mm}^2$), with each core wrapped in fibre to create the thick rope look. It is fitted by a qualified electrician like any other cable. Rope cable cannot support more weight than the recommended 1.7 kg limit; loads above this require additional support like suspension cable or chain.
Wooden rope cable components will NOT hold lampshades because the wooden fittings do not have shade rings. If you are adding a shade to a rope pendant, consult your installer on site. Cable looping or support chains can be used to hold shades.
Rope cable CAN be fitted to lamp holders for lampshades that are not part of the XL range. Because a shade covers the connection, a qualified electrician who can trim and tidy the excess rope padding with tape can make these components work safely.
Rope cable can only be used with XL ceiling roses that match the width of the rope. Using rope cable with standard 10 mm entry ceiling roses will not work.
When rope cable is too thick for your project but you still want the textured look, consider standard twisted fabric cable or large section cable, which is slightly thicker than normal flex.
Rope cable will NOT work with an electrical plug on the end because the cable diameter is too thick. Rope cable can only be used for hard-wired ceiling pendant installations.
Should your licensed electrician experience any difficulty installing rope cable or its matching components, they can view tutorial guides on our YouTube channel.
Rope cable can weave directly through a lampshade frame to secure its position cleanly.
Rope cable has the physical flexibility to tie onto itself or internal shade bars for support.
