Continuous Steel Boning
Continuous Steel Boning
Continuous white plastic coated steel boning in 3 widths available by the metre. Also known as Crinoline or hoop steel.
NEW Continuous steel now available in 7.5mm and 14mm (heavy guage) width. This is very, very tough and subsequently tough to cut!
Steel boning can be cut to length using aviation snips or similar and the ends rounded before using in corsets.
It is also commonly used for crinolines, bustles,
panniers etc
To join the ends when making petticoats try a Metal Hoop Steel Connectors or Plastic end caps.
NB We do not stock tipping fluid as it is illegal to send by post and is not very environmentally friendly.
Devon has told us about her preferred method of sealing the ends of cut boning....A Hot Glue Gun, the glue dries quite and effectively seals the steel. She adds
the hot glue is FAB, but two
things to keep in mind:
1) don't let the glue gloop up too thickly or it will prevent the bone
moving easily through the boning casing
2) make sure the glue goes around 1/2" up the bone from the tip, or it will
peel off when you try to push it through said casing.
Thank you Devon!
We have found the best method of sealing the ends is using silicone bathroom sealant, it's cheap and safe to use.
Rachel, one of our customers adds...put the silicone sealant in jam jar lids before application, this gives you just the right amount of sealant to dip your bones. She also adds that when filing the ends of the steel boning it is better to hold the boning and rub it onto the abrasive rather than than the 'filing your nails' technique!
Plasticote (tm) available from DIY stores or Enamel Paint both work as alternatives for bone tipping.
For curvier seams or a softer corset why not use continuous spiral wire?
Specification:
5.5mm is approx 1.18mm thick, 12mm is approx 0.46mm thick.
7.5mm is approx 0.7mm thick
14mm is approx 1.53mm thick
Price is per metre, please specify the amount required in the quantity box. (e.g 2.5).
OR Now save money on 20metres bought in one go!