Buckram is a lightweight stabilizer that's woven from cotton fibers. It's used a lot in making bags and purses to help them keep their shape and stand up alone. It is not as stiff as something like peltex.
There are many stiffener products on the market, besides buckram. You can even use liquid stiffener in the spray or paint on types. To find the product that will work best for you, ask at your local...
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