Cotton Covered Wire - 21 Gauge - Pliable
From $5.50 per roll
A flexible pliable wire wrapped in cotton. Designed to support and shape lightweight frames.
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How it behaves
- Holds shapes with controlled tension
- Can be bent and re-shaped by hand easily
- Provides structure without a metal edge
The cotton wrap can also be coloured, allowing the wire to blend with coloured ensembles.
Ideal for
Lightweight structures and forms.
Traditionally used in millinery and equally suited to theatre, art and sculptural costume or art constructs. Great for supporting lace headpieces due to flexibility.
Not ideal for
Heavy structural builds requiring rigid support.
Often paired with
- Sinamay or Buckram
- Millinery hat bases
- Thread for securing to bases