Rayon Covered Wire - 16 Gauge - Firm
$125.00
A firm but pliable structural wire wrapped in rayon. Designed to support and shape heavyweight frames.
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How it behaves
- Holds shapes with controlled tension
- Can be bent and re-shaped by hand & pliers
- Provides structure without a metal edge
The rayon wrap can also be coloured, allowing the wire to blend with coloured ensembles.
Ideal for
Mid - heavyweight structures and forms.
Traditionally used in millinery and equally suited to theatre, art and sculptural costume or art constructs.
Not ideal for
Structural builds requiring fine detailed shaping, lighter weight gauge is recommended.
Often paired with
- Sinamay or Buckram
- Millinery hat bases
- Thread for securing to bases