Another alternative is to use wire with the right properties for bending and retaining its shape, and slip it inside polyethylene micro tubing (from medical suppliers, sometimes under capillary tubing, and sometimes used for museum mounts). Nylon fishing line is good for jobs where spring is needed e.g. hats. Slipping the ends into polyethelene tubing secures the fishing line into a hoop and there are many thicknesses of line available.
Vivien Chapman
Head of Object Conservation
National Museums Liverpool
0151 478 4841
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From: Textile Conservators [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ursula
Sent: 20 August 2008 07:42
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Subject: Re: remplacing wire?
Certainly Rigilene will be a great material in many instances.
However, when the issue is to replace a metal wire with something having similar characteristics, also mechanically, it might be worth considering a fine wire from stainless-steel, as it will retain bends, or any shape it is given, like I imagine the original wire did.
I do not have at hand the specifications for different types of stainless steel. There are different qualities, having different levels of rust-free-ness. Maybe you can find some advice in this regard, and use the very best quality for this application. Choosing the right thickness of wire will also be crucial to obtain the result desired.
Ursula Rothamel
Textile conservator
Germany
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Sent: Mittwoch, 20. August 2008 05:50
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Subject: Re: remplacing wire?
I'ved used Rigilene before (Rigilene 8mm Boning.
Easy to sew polyester boning specially created for giving shape and support to strapless garments, theatrical costumes, eveningwear, beachwear, soft toys and other structured textiles. Easy sewing on edges, down the centre and across the boning by hand or machine.
Flexible, durable and will not crack.
5m Length.) http://www.sewessential.co.uk/Category.asp?
CategoryID=429&NumPerPage=5&Page=1
It might be a solution - it's pretty easy to work with, as you can sew it on a machine if you need to attach it to anything.
Gail Niinimaa
Textile Conservator
Calgary, AB
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From : Verónica García[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent : 8/19/2008 3:47:51 PM
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Subject : RE: remplacing wire?
Hi everyone,
we are working on a collection of figurines of a nativity scene. All robes are made of silk finished with a wire inside the hem of the sleeves. Most of them are rusty and need to be replaced, maybe with an insert with similar characteristics.
Does anybody have any experience with something similar (nylon
perhaps) that shows the appearance of the wire???
Thanks
Veronica Garcia
Textile Conservator in private practice
Madrid
Spain
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