Corset Record

Corset worship has been a part of life for both women and men for 100's of years. The various shapes and construction methods have changed over time. and so have the types of materials used. For you to reproduce the figure you desire, you should have knowledge of the materials and items you can use in today's marketplace.

Using Corsets to Shape the Body

The oldest created corsets tend to be those with the least amount of shape or curves. The breasts tend to be significantly pressed down and deliver the appearance of a minimal breast silhouhette. To develop this silhouette you must work against the natural shape and curves of a woman's body.

Corset Fabrication With Busks and Boning

A fabulous corset depends on two primary factors: a) the strength and other factors of the boning material, and b) the ability to pull together the lacing. In order for you to have a comfortable feeling while wearing your corset you are capable of lacing up only so much, the rest of the support is provided by the boning.

A fine choice in boning is the use of spring steel cased in nylon that typically is rendered in a lighter color pallette and comes in a group of thicknesses, widths, and lengths. When you are looking to select steel boning for your favorite corset style the thickness is of primary importance. When the correct thickness of spring steel is used it is flexible but it is very hard to bend.

You can use busks that open and are sometimes used on the front of corsets to allow you to put on your corset and take off your corset by yourself. The busk type fasteners were invented around 1860 and allowed construction with straight busks, the elaborate and intricate spoon busk was invented a decade later. The entire collection of thse corsets can be found in our online auctions or superstore.