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Review on Vinyl Coated Picture Hanging Wire #6: 50-Feet Heavy-Duty Braided Wire, Supports up to 60lbs for Photo Frames, Artwork, and Mirrors by Michelle Langley

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Beware! Very difficult to bend and shape

This is a quality product, however it is very difficult to install correctly without damaging the fasteners and/or frame. This wire is not flexible and this product description is misleading in my opinion - "【Finger-Friendly and Flexible Picture Framing Wire】➤ Braided Picture Wire is made from braided strands of fine galvanized steel wire. This makes the finished wire strong and wrapped in a soft, flexible vinyl sleeve, but still flexible enough to bend and coil easily, making coiling the wire less painful." I should have paid closer attention to the size of the #6 wire listed in the description as it is thick wire for hanging I think using wire clamps is a better way to secure the ends, but since it is a vinyl cover you can remove the tubing on the clamps to get a good mechanical lock of the wire. Whatever method is used, using this wire will be difficult and time consuming.If si If you don't have to hang heavy objects, I strongly recommend choosing a lighter gauge wire.

Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Quick Start Guide