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Difference among French Wire, Bullion Wire and Gimp Wire

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Who does not love metallic wires and their mesmerizing work? We absolutely adore how a metallic wire makes any design so beautiful. There are many different versions of metallic wires available and sometimes it gets a little confusing to choose the right wire for your embroidery project. These wires are categorised into three categories i.e. French Wire , Bullion Wire, and Gimp Wire. People usually confuse these wires with each other but there are huge differences among them which is not exactly explained anywhere. Therefore, we have decided to explain the differences in detail. Let’s explore the differences one by one: First: Shape of Wire These wires can be made from the same material but the difference comes in the shape of the wire used.  French Wire is made from round wire while  Bullion Wire  is made from flattened wire. The wires that we offer are made of Copper and they have high resistance to rust. Second: Thickness of Wire French Wire is ...