Synthetic Whalebone
Synthetic Whalebone
Fantastic light weight boning that can be cut with good scissors.
NEW 7mm width now available by popular request!!
Quite tough and kink resistant. Washable and dry cleanable.
This is a smooth, white, plastic boning that provides medium support in corsets, and firm support when used in a bodice. The 12mm width can also be used in bustles etc.
Available in four widths 5mm. 6mm, 7mm, 10mm and 12mm. Offers very reasonable cost saving when compared to other boning.
TOP TIPS!
The miniature Dremel type drills are excellent for cutting and smoothing the ends of synthetic whalebone. Thanks Jen.
The synthetic whalebone can be smoothed using an emery board exactly the same way that you do your nails. Thanks to Paula for this tip.
This boning has passed the 'Oddy" test and is therefore suitable for museum displays.
Specification:
5mm x 1mm, 6mm x 1mm, 7mm x 1mm and 10mm x 1mm, 12mm x 1.5mm available.
Price is per metre, please specify the amount required in the quantity box. (e.g 2.5).
If you buy more than one metre we will send you one continuous piece.