Italian Tubular Wire Mesh Ribbon: Metallic lace ribbon, tubular mesh beading ribbon, wire ribbon, tubular metallic mesh ribbon, brass mesh ribbon... Known by many names, this product is very popular with Jewellery Designers throughout Europe and is quickly becoming a must for designers everywhere. The 6mm and 20mm tubular ribbon is woven from brass, copper and/or aluminum and is coated in enamel and lacquered to prevent color change. It is water proof, heat resistant and nickel free. It can be used as a ribbon to support a pendant, as a tube with beads carefully inserted inside it or it can be fluffed out to nearly 3 times its original size, creating beautiful swirls and waves. It can be twisted, knotted and pulled into just about any shape. Weave wire into it, attach crystals... And this versatile product is certainly not limited to just jewellery design. Think of the possibilities for scrap booking, card making, polymer clay projects (Bake it right in!) ... The possibilities are truly endless!