Millinery Supplies:
Wire Side combs, Plastic Combs for Crafts, Wedding Veils and Hats
Metal Headband Bases for making headpieces and tiaras
Wire Side combs, Plastic Combs for Crafts, Wedding Veils and Hats
Metal Headband Bases for making headpieces and tiaras
If you're planing on making your own wedding veil, (or even hand beading your own bridal headpiece) then you'll need to attach it to a comb. We a variety of metal wire comb styles, a clear plastic comb style, and metal headband bases to make headpieces with.
Here are some tips for making and sewing your own bridal veil for your wedding:
- When selecting the fabric, look "Bridal Illusion" (not netting or petticoat netting, which is a very stiff netting)
- Use 72" wide Bridal Illusion for standard width wedding veil or 108" wide for an Extra full bridal veil
Iron the Bridal Illusion at the lowest temperature to get the creases out before you cut, but BE CAREFUL - too hot and it will melt the veiling!
- Use a rotary cutter - it's much easier that using scissors and gives a more precise cut
- A variety of wedding veil patterns are available at most sewing stores
And, if you decide not to make your own wedding veil, be sure to visit our website where you'll find a wide selection of bridal veils with fast shipping andgreat prices!
- When selecting the fabric, look "Bridal Illusion" (not netting or petticoat netting, which is a very stiff netting)
- Use 72" wide Bridal Illusion for standard width wedding veil or 108" wide for an Extra full bridal veil
Iron the Bridal Illusion at the lowest temperature to get the creases out before you cut, but BE CAREFUL - too hot and it will melt the veiling!
- Use a rotary cutter - it's much easier that using scissors and gives a more precise cut
- A variety of wedding veil patterns are available at most sewing stores
And, if you decide not to make your own wedding veil, be sure to visit our website where you'll find a wide selection of bridal veils with fast shipping andgreat prices!
Who uses wire combs, and how are they used?
- Brides making a DIY veil need a plastic or metal hair comb to sew the veil to. Which kind you choose depends upon your hairstyle, hair thickness, etc. Metal combs are more flexible and are good for thick or curly hair. You can also bend them to fit the shape of your head. They are also able to maneuver around lots of bobby pins if your are wearing an updo. Plastic combs are good for straight or thin hair.
- Veil designers and seamstresses who are making bridal veils, communion veils or hats
- Dance studios, ballet companies, and theatrical costume designers who make head dresses, veils and hats for costumes
- Jewelry designers who bead metal combs or headbands
- Crafter's who make decorative combs, headbands or magic stretchy combs
- Brides making a DIY veil need a plastic or metal hair comb to sew the veil to. Which kind you choose depends upon your hairstyle, hair thickness, etc. Metal combs are more flexible and are good for thick or curly hair. You can also bend them to fit the shape of your head. They are also able to maneuver around lots of bobby pins if your are wearing an updo. Plastic combs are good for straight or thin hair.
- Veil designers and seamstresses who are making bridal veils, communion veils or hats
- Dance studios, ballet companies, and theatrical costume designers who make head dresses, veils and hats for costumes
- Jewelry designers who bead metal combs or headbands
- Crafter's who make decorative combs, headbands or magic stretchy combs
One method is to make a pin curl were you are going to place the comb an "X" shape made of bobby pins. This gives something the comb teeth to did into and keep the veil on your head.
Another method is to tease a small area of hair, then spay it well with firm hold hairspray. Let dry well, then slide the comb into that area to keep it well anchored.
Russian Net to make your own BIRDCAGE VEIL!
1/2" Small Wire Hair comb for Wedding Veil
Item Number #303 $2.95 each for 1 comb
$2.70 each for 2 - 4 combs $2.60 each for 5 - 9 combs $2.50 each for 10 - 19 combs $2.40 each for 20 - 39 combs $2.30 each for 40 or more combs
3 Tooth, 1/2" wide wire metal comb with Imitation Rhodium/Nickel Plating.
The teeth are 1 3/8" long.
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7/8" Wide Wire Hair comb
Item Number #306 $4.20 each for 1 comb
$3.85 each for 2 - 4 combs $3.75 each for 5 - 9 combs $3.65 each for 10 - 19 combs $3.55 each for 20 - 39 combs $3.45 each for 40 or more combs
6 Tooth, 7/8" wide wire metal comb with Imitation Rhodium/Nickel Plating. The teeth are 1 3/8" long. This is a great comb for hair bows, crafts or hats where a little comb is needed.
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Metal Wire Hair comb for Wedding Veil
Item Number #0314-S $4.49 each for 1 comb
$2.99 each for 2 - 4 combs $2.89 each for 5 - 9 combs $2.79 each for 10 - 19 combs $2.69 each for 20 - 39 combs $2.59 each for 40 or more combs
14 Tooth, 2" wide wire metal comb with Imitation Rhodium/Nickel Plating.
The teeth are 1 1/2" long. This wire comb would work well for
small veils, such as on a birdcage veil.
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18K Gold Metal Wire Hair comb
Item Number #0314-G $7.49 each for 1 comb
$4.99 each for 2 - 4 combs $4.89 each for 5 - 9 combs $4.79 each for 10 - 19 combs $4.69 each for 20 - 39 combs $4.59 each for 40 or more combs 14 Tooth, 2" wide wire metal comb with 18K Gold Plating.
The teeth are 1 1/2" long. This wire comb would work well for
small veils, such as on a birdcage veil.
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Wire Hair comb for Bridal Veil
Item Number #0322-S $5.24 each for 1 comb
$3.49 each for 2 - 4 combs $3.39 each for 5 - 9 combs $3.29 each for 10 - 19 combs $3.19 each for 20 - 39 combs $3.09 each for 40 or more combs
22 Tooth, 31/4" wide wire metal comb with Imitation Rhodium/Nickel Plating.
The teeth are 1 1/2" long. This comb is a good size that will work with most standard veils no wider than 72" wide.
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Wire Hair comb for Bridal Veil
Item Number #0322-G $7.49 each for 1 comb
$4.99 each for 2 - 4 combs $4.89 each for 5 - 9 combs $4.79 each for 10 - 19 combs $4.69 each for 20 - 39 combs $4.59 each for 40 or more combs
22 Tooth, 31/4" wide wire metal comb with 18K Gold Plating.
The teeth are 1 1/2" long. This comb is a good size that will work with most standard veils no wider than 72" wide.
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Metal Wire Hair comb for Wedding Veil
Item Number #0326
$6.39 each for 1 comb
$4.19 each for 2 - 4 combs $4.09 each for 5 - 9 combs $3.99 each for 10 - 19 combs $3.89 each for 20 - 39 combs $3.79 each for 40 or more combs
A favorite is back and better than ever! 26 tooth, 4''wide wire comb. The teeth are 1 1/2" long.
When wrapped with a long strip of bridal illusion or satin ribbon, it's a great hair comb for the use of making wedding veils. This is one of the most popular combs for veil making.
**This comb is out of stock until February 6th**
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Metal Wire Hair comb for Wedding Veil
Item Number #0330 $6.59 each for 1 comb
$4.39 each for 2 - 4 combs $4.29 each for 5 - 9 combs $4.19 each for 10 - 19 combs $4.09 each for 20 - 39 combs $3.99 each for 40 or more combs 30 tooth, 4 1/2" wide wire comb. The teeth are 1 1/2" long.
When wrapped with a long strip of bridal illusion or satin ribbon, it's a great hair comb
for the use of making wedding veils. This is also a good comb if you are making your own beaded headpiece.
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Metal Wire Hair comb for Wedding Veil
Item Number #0336 $7.49 each for 1 comb
$4.99 each for 2 - 4 combs $4.89 each for 5 - 9 combs $4.79 each for 10 - 19 combs $4.69 each for 20 - 39 combs $4.59 each for 40 or more combs
36 Tooth, 5 1/4" wide wire metal comb with Imitation Rhodium/Nickel Plating.
The teeth are 1 1/2" long. This comb would work well for wide veils or full veils(such as a cathedral veil,
or a 108" veil or a 3 tier veil) or when you desire the veil to be wider at the head area.
It will also decrease the gathering effect, as compared to a smaller comb.
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Metal French Spring Barrette
Item Number #302 $1.75 each for 1 barrette
$1.50 each for 2 - 4 barrettes $1.40 each for 5 - 9 barrettes $1.30 each for 10 - 19 barrettes $1.20 each for 20 - 39 barrettes $1.10 each for 40 or more barrettes
Metal Spring barrette that measures 2 3/8" wide. This barrette base is great for making hair bows, and other DIY hair fashions.
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Nickel Plated Metal Headband Base for beading a Bridal Headpiece
Item Number #03600 $2.99 each for 1 - 4 headbands $2.79 each for 5 - 9 headbands $2.59 each for 10 - 19 headbands $2.39 each for 20 - 39 headbands $2.19 each for 40 or more headbands
This is a basic 1/8" wide metal headband base for beading onto when creating a bridal headpiece. Approximately 14" long. Nickel Plating.
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Imitation Rhodium Metal Headband for beading a Bridal Headpiece
Item Number #03601 $4.99 each for 1 - 4 headbands $4.79 each for 5 - 9 headbands $4.59 each for 10 - 19 headbands $4.39 each for 20 - 39 headbands $4.19 each for 40 or more headbands
This is a better quality headband compared to item #03600, as it has a bright silver finish of Imitation Rhodium. 1/8" wide by approximately 14" long.
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Double Row Tiara Headband
Item Number #03636-Silver $4.99 each for 1 - 4 headbands $4.79 each for 5 - 9 headbands $4.59 each for 10 - 19 headbands $4.39 each for 20 - 39 headbands $4.19 each for 40 or more headbands
Silver double headband has a bright silver finish of Imitation Rhodium, and measures 1/8" wide by approximately 15" long.
This double headband is out of stock until April, 2012
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Double Row Crescent Shape Tiara Base Headband
Item Number #3650 $6.25 each for 1 headbands $5.20 each for 2-4 headbands $3.50 each for 5-9 headbands $3.25 each for 10-19 headbands $3.15 each for 20-39 headbands $3.05 each for 40 or more headbands
Crescent Shape Tiara Base with Rings. 18K Gold. It measures 8 1/2" from end to end. It's flexible, so you can pull apart the
two pieces to make it as wide or as narrow as you wish. This would be great to use as a base to make a headpiece or wedding tiara.
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Bright Silver Metal Hairpin
Item Number #3073 $ 2.25 each for 1-5 hairpins $ 1.99 each for 6-11 hairpins $ 1.89 each for 12-17 hairpins $ 1.79 each for 18-23 hairpins $ 1.69 each for 24-29 hairpins $ 1.59 each for 30 or more hairpins
21/8" long metal hairpin that is nickel-plated in the USA, with an extra touch of imitation rhodium is added to achieve the "Sterling" Bright Silver look without the risk of tarnishing.
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Bright Silver Metal Hairpins
Item Number #3075 $ 2.85 each for 1-5 hairpins $ 2.00 each for 6-11 hairpins $ 1.90 each for 12-17 hairpins $ 1.85 each for 18-23 hairpins $ 1.75 each for 24-29 hairpins $ 1.65 each for 30 or more hairpins
2 3/4" long metal hairpin that is nickel-plated in the USA, with an extra touch of imitation rhodium is added to achieve
the "Sterling" Bright Silver look without the risk of tarnishing.
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Metal Alligator Hair Clip
Item Number #371 $.95 for 1-4 Clips $.90 for 5-11 Clips $.75 for 12-23 Clips $.70 for 24-35 Clips $.65 for 36-47 Clips $.60 for 48-59 Clips $.58 for 60 or more Clips
Perfect for DIY Hair projects of all sorts. Metal Alligator Clip has a bright silver finish and measures 1 1/4" wide.
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Clear Plastic Hair Comb
Item Number #2202C $ 1.40 for 1 combs
$ 1.10 for 2-4 combs $.82 for 5-11 combs $.78 for 12-17 combs $.72 for 18-23 combs $.67 for 24 or more combs
8 Tooth, 1 1/2" clear tuck comb. This comb works well for costuming, hats and other hair fashions. Made in the USA.
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Small Clear Hair Comb
Item Number #72 Grip-Tuth® Comb $1.95 for 1 combs $1.45 for 2 - 4 combs $1.25 for 5 - 11 combs $1.10 for 12 - 17 combs $.98 for 18 - 23 combs $.92 for 24 or more combs
1 1/2" wide clear plastic hair comb with 8 Grip-Tuth® teeth. This comb is great for gripping in the hair.
Made in the USA.
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Plastic Hair Comb
Item Number #21 $3.39 each for 1 comb $2.29 each for 2 - 4 combs $2.19 each for 5 - 9 combs $2.09 each for 10 - 19 combs $1.99 each for 20 - 39 combs $1.89 each for 40 or more combs
31 Tooth, 3 3/8" wide rounded back plastic comb. Available in Crystal. If you are making your own veil, this
comb will work well with a variety of standard width veils.
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Clear Plastic Hair comb for Wedding Veil
Item Number #213 $3.59 each for 1 comb
$2.39 each for 2 - 4 combs $2.29 each for 5 - 9 combs $2.19 each for 10 - 19 combs $2.09 each for 20 - 39 combs $1.99 each for 40 or more combs
29 tooth, 4 1/2" wide clear plastic comb. The teeth of this comb are 2" long.
When wrapped with a long strip of leftover bridal illusion or satin ribbon, it's a great hair comb for use on making wedding veils.
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Grip-Tuth® Crystal Clear Plastic Hair comb for Veil
Item Number #017 $3.59 each for 1 comb $2.39 each for 2 - 4 combs $2.29 each for 5 - 9 combs $2.19 each for 10 - 19 combs $2.09 each for 20 - 39 combs $1.99 each for 40 or more combs
17 tooth, 3 1/4" wide clear plastic comb. A high quality comb that grips well in your hair due to the way the teeth of this comb are constructed.
The teeth of this comb are 1 1/2" long.
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