Extra stiff pipe cleaner coil - 4 metres - ideal for wire armatures
Extra stiff pipe cleaner coil - 4 metres - ideal for wire armatures
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Extra strong pipe cleaner coil - 4 continuous metres, white, ideal for wire armatures for needle felting.
Ideal for those who love our extra strong pipe cleaners but who find that 30cm isn't long enough - here we have 4 metres on a coil so you can cut off exactly what you need!
**Please note: these pipe cleaners are stiffer than ordinary craft pipe clenaer, but if bent back and forth repeatedly (5-6 times) they may break. If you need to bend the pipe cleaner repeatedly, our 0.5mm cotton covered copper wire may be more suitable. This is is about the same stiffness but much more malleable.**
The 'fluff' on these is a short cotton, ideal for wrapping wool around for wire armatures. You will find it easier to create poseable needle felt sculptures with these pipe cleaners as they are much stronger than normal craft pipe cleaners.
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How to make a wire armature:
A wire armature looks a bit like a very simple skeleton. Imagine the neck and spine of your creature (and tail if it has one), with simple legs attached. It can help to draw a profile view of the animal at the size you want to make it, then trace the line of the spine and legs onto the drawing. Make your wire armature to fit the lines you have drawn. You can fold a pipe cleaner in half and twist around your spine pipe cleaner to create 2 legs.
Click here to see our free tutorial on wire armature tips and techniques.
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from 1139 reviewsOpened the box and was tempted to start right away but I’ve got other bits to finish off first - sometimes I have to hard with myself and Ted needs wait his turn ♥️
Beautiful felt sheets which are ideal to use for 2d picture felting. Lovely selection of colours too.
I got this for myself as a birthday present and I would recommend to any needle filter to do the same. I paid for the year using my birthday money from parents and inlaws who never know what to get. I love it because I get a nice little surprise every month through the door then get to join in the wonderful monthly Flock gathering on Facebook where you get to chat with others then learn a new skill in the tutorial. Thank you The Makerss for such a fantastic idea!
Ordered this wool to use on my penguin project
Nice soft and easy to work with. A good solid black fibre
Off great quality
I try to make all of these, not always well, but, I try. They are very well written and easy to understand.
Amazing product, fast delivery
This was recommended to me on a felting site. I must say I'm really impressed. I like the feel when it goes through the wool. The weight of it, everything to be honest, glad I bought it.
Loved making my Jacob Sheep and look forward to the collection of different breeds., using their own fleece. Such a creative idea.!
I just love how good these look for noses and tails. You don't want to cover them.
Fantastic website, easy to use, order was delivered on time and products were lovely. I would definitely recommend.
Lovely different samples to experience in the pack. Arrived quickly.
Fast delivery. Fabulous wool. Fantastic wee extra chocolate! Full marks!
Ordered this wool for a project. A great wool felts quickly nice colour and can be used as a core wool
And I love the smell
Used this to felt dreadlocks and I've now had them in for 2 months and theyre perfect. Thanks x
Have not started yet but looks great, I hope I can do it justice
I used this for the armature to build bugs bunny and I found it to be plenty strong enough.
Used for fairy type arms. It works well and enables you to cut to a desired length. Easy to bend to shape.
Soft cotton covering helps wool stick easily to pipe cleaner. I find it easier to build up shapes (e.g. legs) using pipe cleaner vs other wires as you have a head start. The continuous loop helps me be more efficient (no odd lengths/off cuts that aren't quite right size) and can cut to any length for larger creatures. I was worried it would hold its curved shape being in a loop but it does not, it easily goes straight or whatever shape you like.