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Boning tips for finishing spiral steel boning in corsetry. These end caps should be used with XX mm width boning.
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in stock 92 pcs
Use these end caps to finish the cut ends of spiral steel boning. When you cut a length of spiral boning it leaves sharp edges that can damage the fabric. Finishing your pieces with end caps makes them easy to insert into boning channels without snagging.
Choose a size to match the width of your boning – for 5 mm (3/16") boning, use a 5 mm (3/16") end cap. To affix the end cap, use two pairs of pliers, pressing from above, below, and from the sides.
Sold in packs of 40
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