I don't think this is exactly what you are looking for, but I saw a thread on here earlier where someone recommended using Fun Noodles (like you would use for flotation in a swimming pool) and then put wire through the middle of that. They had suggested buying tomato cages and cutting them apart for the wire. I guess it is cheaper then going out and just buying that gauge of wire. Hope this helps!
Hmmm, not exactly what I am after. Pool noodles are just too thick for my application.
There's a product called
"Backer Rod" that comes in several sizes and foam types. It would be fairly easy to run a slit down the length half way through the foam then insert a wire and glue the foam back together.
While not exactly what I was looking for, it does come in the size I am after. I need it for special project. This actually ties in with my post in regards to the Maleficent costume I am making my wife. I am coming up with a new support system to mount the horns, as the current headband / wooden dowels I am using now is not cutting it. The foam rods would be lighter and with the wire in place I could have some freedom in positioning the horns.
However I am very curious about it if these rods can COME with the wire core as I have seen many props at Party City & Spirit that use these wire core rods as armatures for their props.
But given that I don't need a long length of rod, only about 6", I could go with these baker rods and just shove a wire up there. Another thing that is nice about this method is that I can control the length of the wire exiting the rod and that would be what I would use to mount the horns. What is also nice is that these backer rods come in all different sizes. I need 7/8ths and they have it.
I probably will go this route and get some #6 solid copper wire for the support. That size wire can bend but it is hard to do so, just what I need.
Thank You for the information.