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Everything
You Always Wanted to Know About Boning,
But Were Afraid to Ask...
There
are many types of boning available and sometimes choosing
the most appropriate type can be a confusing task. The
comparison chart below is to help you decide what corset
boning will be best for your particular project. Keep
in mind that many times more than one type of boning
will work for the same job... a lot of times the type
of boning you select will be a personal preference of
your own or of a clients. |
| Boning
Comparison Chart |
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White
Steel Boning
Properties:
A rigid bone made of nylon coated spring
steel. 1/2" or 1/4" (6mm.) wide. Coating prevents
rusting and is highly resistant to washing detergents,
and other fluids.
Specs: High carbon, hardened, spring steel
flat wire. Ends are white plastic dipped.
1/2" wide - .014" thick
1/4" (6mm.) - .010" thick
Advantages: A strong, rigid boning.
Disadvantages: Cannot be sewn
in curved channels. Can buckle or twist within casing.
Degree of Flex: Moderate flex
in one direction only.
Ideal for: Corset Boning.
Costuming.
Cleaning: Dry Cleaning recommended
Tips: Not necessary.
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Spiral
Steel Boning
Properties:
A sturdy, flexible bone made of galvanized
spring steel wire. 1/2"
or 1/4" (6mm.) wide. Available in pre-cut lengths
or in continuous rolls.
Specs: Hardened, galvanized,
spring steel round wire. Pre-cut lengths are tipped
with nickel plated brass tips.
1/2" wide - .035" thick
1/4" (6mm.) - .028" thick
Advantages:
A strong, flexible boning. Can be sewn in curved channels.
Disadvantages: The flex
in two directions may not be appropriate for all applications.
Degree of Flex: High flex
in two axis.
Ideal for: Corset boning,
frequent or long-time wearings. It's amazing stiffness
when sewn into bone casing, coupled with its ability
to flex in all axes, makes this boning ideal for areas
that require mobility such as brassieres and curved
corset seams.
Cleaning: Dry Cleaning recommended
Tips: Not necessary for
pre-cut lengths. 1/2" or 1/4" metal tips
for continuous spiral steel.
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Plastic
Boning
Properties:
Extruded plastic boning. Designed for
flexible support and to prevent rolling of garment materials.
Specs:
1/2" wide - .045" thick
1/4" (6mm.) - .080" thick
Advantages: Plastic material is extremely
durable and highly resistant to washing detergents and
other fluids.
Disadvantages: Very flexible,
not suitable for "waist-reducing" corset.
Cannot be sewn in curved channels.
Degree of Flex: High flex
in one direction only.
Ideal for: Costuming or garments
that require very light support. Highly recommended
for garments used in high voltage environments.
Cleaning: Machine or Hand
washing.
Tips: Not necessary.
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Hoop
Boning
Properties:
Two strips of steen encased by either
white buckram or plastic.
Specs: 1/2" wide.
Advantages: Will keep its circular shape
when sewn into skirts.
Disadvantages: Will hold it's
curve after long wearings if used in corsets.
Degree of Flex: Moderate flex
in one direction only.
Ideal for: Hoop Skirts. Costuming.
Cleaning: Dry Cleaning recommended
Tips: 1/2 metal tips recommended.
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Rigilene
Boning
Properties:
Polyester boning . Can be sewn through.
Specs: 12mm or 8mm wide.
Advantages: Soft edges for easy sewing
by hand or machine. Flexible, durable, and will not
crack.
Disadvantages: Very light
support.
Degree of Flex: High flex,
one direction only.
Ideal for: Specially created
for giving shape and support to strapless garments,
theatrical costumes, evening wear, beachwear, and soft
toys.
Cleaning: Dry Clean or Hand
Wash without loss of stiffness.
Tips: 1/2" or 1/4"
Rigilene Tips. Black or White available.
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Fusion
Coated Boning
Properties:
Fusion coated carbon steel. Very rigid
Specs: 1/2" wide - .050" thick.
Advantages: A strong, rigid boning.
Disadvantages: Cannot be sewn
in curved channels.
Degree of Flex: Very little
flex, one direction only.
Ideal for: Busk Reinforcement.
Heavy support. Costuming.
Cleaning: Dry Cleaning recommended
Tips: Not necessary.
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Lacing
Bones
Properties:
Fusion coated carbon steel. Very rigid
Specs: 1/2" wide - .050" thick.
Advantages: Very strong, rigid boning.
Disadvantages: Cannot be sewn
in curved channels.
Degree of Flex: Very little
flex, one direction only.
Ideal for: Back lacing bones
for corsets.
Cleaning: Dry Cleaning recommended
Tips: Not necessary.
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Wide Bones
Properties:
A rigid bone made of nylon coated spring
steel.
Specs: 1" wide -
Advantages: A strong, rigid boning.
Disadvantages: Cannot be
sewn in curved channels.
Degree of Flex: Very little
flex, one direction only.
Ideal for: Busk reinforcement.
. Heavy support. Costuming.
Cleaning: Dry Cleaning recommended
Tips: Not necessary.
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BONING
FAQ's:
Q:
So will I set off alarms at the airport wearing my corset
that I made with your metal boning?
A: Metal
detectors at airports are quite sensitive and will go off
if you are wearing a metal boned corset. For time and convenience
sake it would be recommended not to wear your metal boned
corset when rushing to catch a flight. You may be detained
and have your corset inspected, but at this time wearig a
corset is still not considered a securtiy risk and you will
not be arrested!
Q:
Will metal boning rust?
A: Our
metal boning is galvanized or coated to prevent rusting. However,
if it is chipped or cut and not tipped with Tipping Fluid
there is a chance it could begin to rust. For that reason
you will see that most of our metal boning suggests Dry Cleaning
as the recommended way to clean.
Q:
Do I need tips for my boning?
A: Metal
Bone Tips ARE necessary for tipping continuous spiral steel
boining that you cut to length. We offer tips for both 1/2"
wide and 1/4" wide widths. The Metal Bone Tips are also
recommended for Hoop Boning in 1/2" width. Plastic Rigilene
Bone tips are recommended for Rigilene Boning. We offer Rigilene
Boning Tips in both black and white for both widths. These
tips allow you to sew through them to anchor the tips in place.
Bone Tips
are NOT recommended for White Bone or Plastic Bone.
Q:
Can I sew through boning?
A: Rigilene
Boning can be sewn through, however the other boning types
cannot be sewn through.
Q:
Do I need casing for my bones?
A: Yes,
bone casing is recommended for all boning. Some people make
their own casings, however we offer several different types
of casings which is a much easier solution!
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Continuous
Spiral Steel Boning
Sold
in rolls of 10 continuous yards so that you can cut your own
exact lengths! Available in 1/2" and 1/4" widths.
You will want to check out the "boning
tips"
necessary to cap this boning, and the "Bone Cutter"
both shown below. |
| CONTINUOUS
SPIRAL STEEL BONING |
| SIZE |
10
yd. roll |
1/2"
Spiral Steel |
$10.00
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| 1/4"
Spiral Steel |
$8.00
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Boning
Tips
U-shaped
tips to cover the cut ends of continuous boning. Available
in 1/2" and 1/4".
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| SIZE |
per
dozen |
| 1/2"
Boning Tips |
$2.00
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| 1/4"
Boning Tips |
$1.50
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Boning
Cutter
The perfect tool for cutting spiral, white,
or hoop boning! Cutting boning no longer has to be a difficult
and time consuming chore! $37.50
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Storage Catch |
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3/16" Cutting Capacity |
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Spring Loaded For Ease Of Use |
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5" Long Handles for High Leverage |
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Hardened Steel Blades for Durability |
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Vinyl Coated Handles for Comfortable, Non-Slip Grip |
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$37.50
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Hoop Boning
Buckram or Plastic covered spring steel
boning. Ideal for hoop skirts and projects that require boning
to keep a defined hoop shape.
Sold
in rolls of 12 yds. $18./roll |
Buckram Covered
$18.
Plastic Covered
$18.
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Bone
Tipping Fluid
Rubber coating for tipping the ends of
cut busks, white bones, or tipped spiral bones. Won't crack,
chip or become brittle. Resists water, dry cleaning chemicals,
impact, and abrasion. Invaluable to have around the workroom
for the inevitable piece of boning or busk that needs to be
cut to size.
(14.5 FL. OZ.)
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White
$9. |
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