Model Making Wire

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Activa Activ-Wire Mesh Sculptural & Modeling, 12-in x 10 ft Roll (API169) image 1
Item: 24648709
Model: API169

Activ-Wire Mesh is a versatile and durable sculpting material perfect for building strong, flexible armatures in paper mache, clay, and mixed media projects. Measuring 12" x 10 ft., this non-rusting mesh provides the ideal structural support for artists and crafters, whether you're shaping intricate forms or creating direct wire sculptures. Easy to cut with household scissors, Activ-Wire Mesh is also oven-safe, making it an excellent choice for use with polymer clays—no special tools required. While this material is a creative essential, it should be handled with care, as its wire edges can be sharp. From school art projects to professional models, Activ-Wire Mesh opens up endless creative possibilities..Ideal for use as a paper mache armature or structural support in various sculpting techniques..Non-rusting and oven-safe, making it suitable for use with polymer clays and mixed media..Measures 12" x 10 ft., providing ample material for large or multiple projects..Age Minimum: 8+ years..Includes 1 Wire Mesh Roll.Easily cut with standard household scissors—no special tools required..Great for direct wire sculpture, offering flexibility and durability for artistic expression..Activ-Wire Mesh is a flexible, non-rusting, and oven-safe sculpting material ideal for creating strong armatures in paper mache, clay, and mixed media projects, easily cut with scissors and perfect for both students and professional artists.

Price is  $29.69
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Artistic Wire Spools 15 Yd. Non-Tarnish Brass 20 Gauge [Pack Of 4] image 1
Item: 1717682
Model: 49730-PK4

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home décor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wir e beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Permanently colored wire for myriad arts and crafts applications.Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.Length: 15 yd..Color: non-tarnish brass.Gauge: 20 gauge

Price is  $34.59
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Artistic Wire Spools 15 Yd. Natural 20 Gauge [Pack Of 4] image 1
Item: 1717684
Model: 39720-PK4

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home décor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wir e beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Permanently colored wire for myriad arts and crafts applications.Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.Length: 15 yd..Color: natural.Gauge: 20 gauge

Price is  $40.89
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Artistic Wire 32104-Pk4 Spools 30Yd, Natural, 26-Gauge, 4/Pack image 1
Item: 1717687
Model: 32104-PK4

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home décor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wire beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Permanently colored wire for myriad arts and crafts applications.Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.Length: 30 yd..Color: natural.26 gauge

Price is  $43.99
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Artistic Wire Spools 30 Yd. Non-Tarnish Brass 26 Gauge [Pack Of 4] image 1
Item: 1717642
Model: 62352-PK4

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home décor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wir e beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Permanently colored wire for myriad arts and crafts applications.Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.Length: 30 yd..Color: non-tarnish brass.Gauge: 26 gauge

Price is  $48.89
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Artistic Wire Spools 20 Yd. Natural 24 Gauge [Pack Of 4] image 1
Item: 1717680
Model: 56211-PK4

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home décor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wir e beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Permanently colored wire for myriad arts and crafts applications.Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.Length: 20 yd..Color: natural.Gauge: 24 gauge

Price is  $36.09
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Artistic Wire Spools 20 Ft. Champagne 18 Gauge, Silver Plated (AWS-18S-22-20FT) image 1
Item: 2129898
Model: 11633

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home decor items , paper crafts, gifts, or wire beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.length: 20 ft..Color: champagne.gauge: 18 gauge, silver plated

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Artistic Wire Spools 20 Ft. Non-Tarnish Silver 18 Gauge, Silver Plated (AWS-18S-10-20FT) image 1
Item: 2129900
Model: 70821

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home decor items , paper crafts, gifts, or wire beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.length: 20 ft..Color: non-tarnish silver.gauge: 18 gauge, silver plated

Price is  $21.19
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Artistic Wire Spools 30 Yd. Tinned Copper 26 Gauge [Pack Of 4] (4PK-AWS-26-TC-30YD) image 1
Item: 2138563
Model: 62335-PK4

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home d cor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wire beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.length: 30 yd..color: tinned copper.gauge: 26 gauge

Price is  $43.69
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Artistic Wire Spools 40 Yd. Natural 28 Gauge [Pack Of 4] (4PK-AWS-28-10-40YD) image 1
Item: 2138472
Model: 62356-PK4

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home d cor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wire beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.length: 40 yd..color: natural.gauge: 28 gauge

Price is  $45.12
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Artistic Wire Spools 20 Ft. Non-Tarnish Silver 18 Gauge, Silver Plated [Pack Of 2] (2PK-AWS-18S-10-20FT) image 1
Item: 2129943
Model: 70821-PK2

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home decor items , paper crafts, gifts, or wire beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.length: 20 ft..Color: non-tarnish silver.gauge: 18 gauge, silver plated

Price is  $32.29
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Jack Richeson Armature Wire 10 Gauge 16 Ft. X 1/8 In. [Pack Of 2] (2PK-400340) image 1
Item: 2132463
Model: 37126-PK2

Noncorrosive, light weight, fully pliable, nonstaining aluminum wire. With armature wire, create the structure that keeps sculpture together and standing..Non-corrosive and non-staining.Keep sculpture work together and standing.gauge: 10 gauge.size: 16 ft. x 1/8 in.

Price is  $34.59
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Artistic Wire Dispenser Packs Tarnish Resistant Silver Plate 18 Gauge 4 Yd. [Pack Of 3] (3PK-AWD-18S-10-04YD) image 1
Item: 2129945
Model: 62336-PK3

Artistic Wire is ideal for jewelry, beading, arts, crafts, scrapbooking, home decor and more! These handy dispenser packs contain tarnish resistant, silver plated wire and are available in various gauges and lengths..Tarnish resistant, silver plated wire.Available in various gauges and lengths.material: Tarnish Resistant Silver Plate.gauge: 18 gauge.length: 4 yd.

Price is  $29.2
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About Model Making Wire

Model making wire is an essential material for artists, hobbyists, and professionals engaged in creating detailed models and sculptures. This versatile wire is used for various applications, including armatures, structural support, and intricate detailing, making it a staple in model-making projects.

Available in different gauges and materials, model making wire provides the flexibility and strength needed to shape and support various designs. Whether you're crafting miniature figures, architectural models, or artistic sculptures, the right wire can enhance the durability and precision of your work.

When selecting model making wire, consider factors such as gauge thickness, material type, and length. Thicker gauges offer more strength for structural support, while thinner wires are ideal for delicate detailing and intricate designs. Additionally, choose materials that suit your project needs, such as non-tarnish options for long-lasting finishes.

Look for wire that is easy to manipulate and can hold its shape well, ensuring your models maintain their intended form. Many options come in convenient rolls or spools, providing ample length for various projects, making them a practical choice for both beginners and experienced model makers.

What is model making wire used for?

  • Model making wire is used for creating armatures, providing structural support, and adding detail to models and sculptures. It is essential for artists and hobbyists working on various projects.

What gauge wire is best for model making?

  • The best gauge wire for model making depends on the specific project. Thicker gauges are suitable for structural support, while thinner gauges are ideal for intricate detailing and smaller components.

Can model making wire be painted?

  • Yes, model making wire can be painted to match the desired finish of your project. It's recommended to use paint that adheres well to metal surfaces for the best results.

Is model making wire flexible?

  • Most model making wires are designed to be flexible enough for easy manipulation while still providing strength. This allows for shaping and bending without breaking.

How long does model making wire last?

  • The longevity of model making wire depends on the material and environmental conditions. Non-tarnish options can last longer, especially when stored properly and kept away from moisture.

Where can I buy model making wire?

  • Model making wire can be found at craft stores, art supply shops, and online retailers. Look for a variety of gauges and materials to suit your specific modeling needs.