In search of apron curvets
#12
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The only ones I found online are vintage. I think your best bet would be to find someone who would 3D print them. Here are some websites that have information about 3D printing services (which should get cheaper over time):
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-s...der-3d-prints/
https://www.sculpteo.com/en/
https://www.shapeways.com/
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-s...der-3d-prints/
https://www.sculpteo.com/en/
https://www.shapeways.com/
#13
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Edit: Found this website that explains the different types of boning:
https://www.createforless.com/buying...ng/boning.aspx
Amazon has the flexicurve boning, which might work for aprons:
https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-Flexicu.../dp/B007OWLNFS
Last edited by Prism99; 09-13-2018 at 10:39 AM.
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Hmmmm. After looking at flexicurve boning, I am thinking it might be too soft. However, I have an idea. Assuming PVC is available in the diameter needed, what about cutting round PVC into 1/2" slices and then cutting away part of the resulting circle? I'm thinking that 1/2" slices might be narrow enough to flex the right amount. Just a thought.....
Edit: Nope, don't think this will work. If you find a pipe with a big enough diameter, the walls would be too thick to bend properly.
Maybe a stainless steel fabricator could make them?
Edit: Nope, don't think this will work. If you find a pipe with a big enough diameter, the walls would be too thick to bend properly.
Maybe a stainless steel fabricator could make them?
Last edited by Prism99; 09-13-2018 at 10:54 AM.
#16
Once someone explained what in the world you were talking about, my memory jogged and I remembered seeing these from a LONG time ago. I Googled "apron curvet" and got this site. Maybe it will help?
http://www.vendio.com/stores/Thingam...2/lid=24759840
I don't know how to make this a link for one to click on. I'm sure there is a way, but I'll have to look it up.
http://www.vendio.com/stores/Thingam...2/lid=24759840
I don't know how to make this a link for one to click on. I'm sure there is a way, but I'll have to look it up.
#17
Blast from the past!
Once someone explained what in the world you were talking about, my memory jogged and I remembered seeing these from a LONG time ago. I Googled "apron curvet" and got this site. Maybe it will help?
http://www.vendio.com/stores/Thingam...2/lid=24759840
I don't know how to make this a link for one to click on. I'm sure there is a way, but I'll have to look it up.
Update: It DOES make a link. Excellent!
http://www.vendio.com/stores/Thingam...2/lid=24759840
I don't know how to make this a link for one to click on. I'm sure there is a way, but I'll have to look it up.
Update: It DOES make a link. Excellent!
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