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Australia gauge wire to uk
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Hi I was wondering if someone can help me I am doing percher hats but the wire in lesson says gauge size 14 -19 is that Australian size if so does anyone know what size I need for uk as I bought uk…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Charmaine Mitchell Mar 13, 2017.

 

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"Hi Ella I have made a few with that hat block it is beautiful well worth every penny and if you look at my profile you should see the first one I made with it black Jayne"
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Charmaine Mitchell replied to Jayne's discussion Australia gauge wire to uk
"Hi Jayne. I use www.baxterhart.org.uk . They have a very stiff wire and a lighter one. Also Petershams have a range of wire in different weights. Hope this helps."
Mar 13, 2017
Jayne replied to Jayne's discussion Australia gauge wire to uk
"Yes they ship to uk but can work out to be quite exspensive so was hoping for someone in uk had some from uk but not strong enough thanks for reply"
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"Wow love that did you edge them or are the petal just cut it looks beautiful"
Mar 12, 2017
Janet Bramham replied to Jayne's discussion Australia gauge wire to uk
"Hi Jayne I found this when I was searching for wire, it says its 2mm wide like the 14 guage on House of Adorn. Probably best to contact them first, as I didn't order it. I have found finding wire not that easy if House of Adorn are sold out.…"
Mar 12, 2017
Jayne replied to Jayne's discussion Australia gauge wire to uk
"Thanks Tracey will give it a go"
Mar 11, 2017
Tracy Young replied to Jayne's discussion Australia gauge wire to uk
"Parkin Fabrics in the UK has millinery wire.  I've used 16 gauge wire for the percher hat and it was fine.  Not sure if there is a difference between Australian wire and UK wire.  I'm American.  Here's the link to…"
Mar 11, 2017
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Australia gauge wire to uk

Hi I was wondering if someone can help me I am doing percher hats but the wire in lesson says gauge size 14 -19 is that Australian size if so does anyone know what size I need for uk as I bought uk 16 gauge cotton covered copper wire for millnery and seems not very strong for a headband even when doubled does anyone have any ideas and if so where can I purchase wire from in the U.K. Please
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I have only just taken up hat making as a hobby but now people are asking for me to make a hat for wedding races didn't think I was very good but improving all the time I like to do unusual hat with different materials I love it

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Elaine Mergard said…

Wonderful you found our website  on you tube Jayne. So pleased you have joined me in Hat Academy and hope you find it inspiring. I am committed to helping you add to your skills.

I set his up to help Beginners -once you learn the basic techniques you will be surprised how creative you can be. Millinery is a creative art & in huge demand currently. Any questions do message me here.

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