What Size Flower Wire Do I Need?

Decorating By staceyd1984 Updated 15 Jun 2007 , 5:18pm by staceyd1984

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staceyd1984 Posted 15 Jun 2007 , 11:22am
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hiya,

cant remember what size flower wire i purchased last time to make roses and lilies and the like. i need to order some more as my pack have fell down the back of my deep freeze! what size wires do you use?

choices i have are between 24 and 32 guage, the lower the guage the thicker and heavier the wire. i want a sturdy wire but i dont want it to be so heavy it rips through my fondant!

hoping you can help!

thanks, stacey

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jmt1714 Posted 15 Jun 2007 , 1:18pm
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it really depends on the size of the flower you are making. I would suggest getting a selection of them from very thin to very thick and then you always have stuff on hand. I usually just keep a pencil box full of them on hand.

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ibmoser Posted 15 Jun 2007 , 3:57pm
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For larger, heavier flowers, a 20 gauge would be best if you want the flower to stand upright rather than "droop". You can try using two smaller wires if you don't have access to 20-gauge and just wrap them as one with floral tape..

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staceyd1984 Posted 15 Jun 2007 , 5:18pm
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thanks for your help!

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