Description Aluminium Wire Mesh is easy to mould allowing for greater detail. It provides a sturdy base for clay, plaster and papier mâché. Flexible and strong, create 3D shapes with the 500mm wide & 3 metres long roll. It is popular for artistic and crafting projects because it is pliable, easy to cut and bend. Serves as a strong base for materials like clay and plaster. Aluminium wire mesh is easily cut with scissors or Multi Purpose Shears, these give a cleaner edge on larger pieces. Fixing the mesh to a surface is easy, use a direct fix method with fasteners that have large heads or use a staple gun. It is ideal for creating armatures for sculpture, screening, and shielding. The pliability of the mesh makes it easy to bend into 3D shapes for artistic projects. The Aluminium Wire Mesh Roll provides a great alternative to wire netting as the traditional method of support for paper mâché. Key reasons to use Aluminium Wire Mesh: Ease of Use & Malleability: The material is super pliable, allowing artists to easily mold, bend, twist, stretch, and gather it into intricate three-dimensional shapes, often using just scissors or pliers for cutting and shaping. Structural Support & Strength: Despite being lightweight and flexible, it is strong enough to hold its formed shape and provide a sturdy armature for sculptures. Ideal Base for Other Materials: The mesh provides an excellent framework for applying materials like clay, plaster cloth, papier-mâché, or casting compounds. This gives the finished artwork strength and durability. Mixed Media Potential: Its unique texture and formability make it an excellent component for mixed media artwork. It allows integration with fabric or paper, or even using it as a decorative element on its own. Durability and Longevity: Aluminium is rust-resistant and durable, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor art installations without worrying about weathering. Aesthetic and Interactive Qualities: The open framework of the mesh interacts with light and space, creating interesting shadows. This creates an interplay of strength and fragility, adding a unique visual dynamic to sculptures. Versatility: Available in various gauges and weaves, it caters to both fine, detailed work and large-scale architectural or sculptural projects. These qualities make aluminium wire mesh a popular and practical choice for hobbyists, students, and professional artists. Common Applications: Architecture & Design: Building facades, sunshades (brise-soleils), interior dividers, decorative screens, and ceiling enhancements. Industrial: Filtration systems, protective covers for machinery, and lightweight reinforcement in aerospace and automotive. Electronics: EMI/RFI (Electromagnetic Interference/Radio Frequency Interference) shielding for electronic devices and enclosures. Art & Craft: A base for 3D sculptures, modelling with clay, plaster, or papier-mâché. Key Properties & Benefits Lightweight: Reduces stress on structures and machinery. Corrosion Resistant: Forms a protective oxide layer, ideal for outdoor use. Malleable: Easy to form and customize for complex shapes. Conductive: Good for electrical and thermal applications, and EMI shielding. Sustainable: 100% recyclable and eco-friendly.
