Pipe Cleaners or Chenille Stems

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Hello! Does anyone know where I can get chenille stems and/or pipe cleaners with different gauges / strengths like wire? The standard chenille stems they sell at the craft store are too wimpy for me, and I’d like something stronger. I’ve searched online for chenille stems of varying gauges, but most of the differences appear to be the width of the fuzz, not the strength of the wire. Any guidance would be appreciated!