Who carries craft wire for sculptures?

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Maria

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I am currently trying to find some good wire to make wire sculptures. I know I can get the basic stuff at a hardware store, but I was wondering if anyone knew if Hobby Lobby or Crafts 2000 or any other common store that might carry colored wire or craft wire? Do the carry jigs? Also, who carries small blocks of wood or plastic that I can use for a stand?
 
Yes, places like Hobby Lobby, Michael's, and Joann Fabrics all carry craft wire. I've found the internet a better source for jigs. Depending on what the project is, though, WalMart and hardware stores are my go-to for wire. And hardware stores with lumber departments (or furniture crafting) are my go-to for wood. While you may find it elsewhere, you won't beat the price and quality you get in the furniture areas of Home Depot. (The build-it-yourself side, where you find chair legs and table legs, they've also got a selection of bass wood that's excellent for modeling and sculpture).
 
I've actually found that florist wire is pretty good if you want to use a thinner wire to hold things together (also, it comes in silver gold or green and is really cheap), but if you're talking brazing wires and stuff like that, Home Depot won't carry it, I think, but they'll know of a place you can get it.
 
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