AMACO AMA50004D 1/16" Aluminum Wire Form Metal Mesh, 16" x 20", Silver

$ 10.10

Score By Feature

Based on 99 ratings

Giftable

8.94

Value for money

8.65

Packaging

9.21

Satisfaction

8.82

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Product Description

This item is meant to be used as a decoration.

This is a high-quality, long-lasting product.

This item is made in the United States of America.

Questions & Answers

Is this mesh suitable for Gundam models made of plastic? I'd like to add a broken metal effect to the inside suit, as if it had been torn and exposed some sort of metal framing. ?

This mesh has a fine grid similar to that found in tea balls and is silvery bright in color. It is, however, stretchy to a point, allowing the mesh to be pressed around another rigid form while retaining some of the original's characteristics. Scissors are a simple way to cut. I'm not sure what you're talking about with the plastic models. I've used it to make jewelry and sculpt relief, as well as to build and strengthen poly clay structures. Sure, it's metal if you want to show an interior metal structure, but what if you don't know the scale or nature of your concept?

What are the orange and gold tubular things beside the mesh for?

I believe the "orange" is made of copper and the "gold" is made of brass. The mesh is rolled up and stored in the tube in these photos.

Selected User Reviews For AMACO AMA50004D 1/16" Aluminum Wire Form Metal Mesh, 16" x 20", Silver

It's best for experienced sculptors, but not for kids

5/5

It tears a little too easily, but that's because I'm not used to it. It's fine for sculpting on a hard surface, but it's difficult to use to reinforce sculpy molded into a large, flexible mold. It's a material that might be useful in some situations, but it's not what I'm looking for. However, I'll put it to other uses.

Lennox Bullock

| Dec 26, 2020

However, it comes folded to 5"x8", and the folds tear easily

4/5

Because of the photo, I was hoping for this to come as a roll. However, it comes folded to 5"x8", and the folds tear easily. Fortunately, I was able to get the piece I needed (approximately 8"x8") by carefully unfolding the mesh. It served as an armature for a polymer clay sculpture I was working on. To keep the curved shape I wanted, I had to add thicker wire and bake the piece on a cardboard form. As advertised, it is simple to cut and form.