How to Make Metal Mesh for Modeling
- 1). Select your type of wire. Lower gauges are going to be sturdier, but harder to bend and shape. A 22-24 gauge wire is ideal to start with, unless you're using a particularly heavy material to cover your model.
- 2). Unwrap some wire from the spool, using your fingers to bend and shape it into your desired model. Use multiple pieces to add to your structure.
- 3
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Make small loops in your wire to thread other wire through. This will keep your model sturdy. - 4). Add wire mesh to the larger gaps between the supports, if needed.
- 5). Cut the wire from the spool with wire cutters once the wire mesh model is complete. Cover with whatever material you choose.
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