wrap .019 gauge wire around a small screwdriver tip, or any tool like that to the desired contour, like a pen, the end of a pin-vise,etc. or, use whatever gauge you want to use. micro-mark has special pliers for bending wire into shapes. they have 4 or 5 different types of pliers sold separatley, or as a whole set. they can also bend piano wire too. i use guitar strings sometimes for modeling.
