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Page updated 29 September, 2010.

We carry steel front corset clasps in 8 inch, 12 inch, 14 inch and 17 inch lengths. These allow you to unfasten the corset in front after the back lacings are adjusted.


Quantity of 8 inch Clasps to Order for $11 each:
Quantity of 12 inch Clasps to Order for $18 each:**OUT OF STOCK**
Quantity of 14 inch Clasps to Order for $30 each:**OUT OF STOCK**
Quantity of 17 inch Clasps to Order for $34 each:**1 IN STOCK**

Each corset style requires differing numbers and lengths of stays or bones. These stabilize the corset and give it it's characteristic shape. After you choose your style and size, call us with the requirements for your project and we'll get them out to you. Stays are available in one inch increments, and are in stock at this time in 3 - 20 inch lengths.


1/4 inch steel corset bones, white coated, ends rounded. Very flexible and comfortable.

LengthPriceQuantity_____LengthPriceQuantity
3"15 cents each 12"30 cents each **OUT OF STOCK**
4"15 cents each 13"36 cents each **OUT OF STOCK**
5"15 cents each **OUT OF STOCK** 14"36 cents each
6"20 cents each **OUT OF STOCK** 15"36 cents each
7"20 cents each **OUT OF STOCK** 16"40 cents each
8"20 cents each **OUT OF STOCK** 17"40 cents each
9"20 cents each **OUT OF STOCK** 18"40 cents each
10"30 cents each **OUT OF STOCK** 19"40 cents each
11"30 cents each **OUT OF STOCK** 20"40 cents each **OUT OF STOCK**

1/2 inch steel corset bones, white coated, ends rounded. More support.

LengthPriceQuantity____LengthPriceQuantity
3"25 cents each **OUT OF STOCK**12"50 cents each
4"25 cents each **OUT OF STOCK**13"60 cents each **OUT OF STOCK**
5"25 cents each 14"60 cents each
6"25 cents each **OUT OF STOCK**15"60 cents each
7"40 cents each 16"70 cents each
8"40 cents each **OUT OF STOCK**17"70 cents each
9"40 cents each **OUT OF STOCK**18"70 cents each
10"50 cents each **OUT OF STOCK**19"70 cents each
11"50 cents each **OUT OF STOCK**20"70 cents each

6mm spiral stays, very flexible. metal tips.

LengthPriceQuantity
9"45 cents each
10"50 cents each
11"50 cents each
12"50 cents each
13"55 cents each
14"55 cents each
15"55 cents each
16"65 cents each
17"65 cents each
18"65 cents each
19"65 cents each
20"65 cents each

Boning Tips to cover cut ends

SizePriceQuantity
1/4" to fit 1/4" bones and spiral bones 15 cents each **OUT OF STOCK**
1/2" to fit 1/2" bones 25 cents each

Hoopwire comes in two varieties: buckram-covered and plastic-covered. The buckram-covered is more period; the plastic more rust-resistent. They are the same price.

ItemPriceQuantity
Cord Tips (clear shrink tubing)-- 6 inch length to finish approximately 12 cord ends 40 cents each
Double strand buckram-covered hoop wire **OUT OF STOCK** in 12 yard lengths.$17.00 per roll
Double strand plastic-covered hoop wire **OUT OF STOCK** in 12 yard lengths. $17.00 per roll


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