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SUNNYCLUE Aluminum Wire, Round, Bendable Flexible Craft Wire, with Spool, Silver, 15 Gauge, 1.5mm, about 98.43 Feet(30m)/Bag(AW-SC0001-04H)
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SUNNYCLUE Aluminum Wire, Round, Bendable Flexible Craft Wire, with Spool, Silver
Size: about 1.5mm in diameter(15 Gauge); 30m;
Priced per 1 Bag
Please Note: The color may be slightly different from the picture because of different display device.
Wire wrapping is a fascinating and popular way among crafters, which can give you more creativity and enjoyment in jewelry making. To get started, you should know a few basic tips, that can help you make the projects you want with the most suitable materials.
Gauge refers to the thickness of jewelry wire. The measurements are counter-intuitive because the smaller the number, the thicker the wire and vice-versa. The thicker wires are often used to create specific shapes or the bases of jewelry, while the thinner wires are used for wrapping.
In the chart below, the gauge is listed to the left followed by the actual size of diameter in millimeters and inches. You can refer to the following recommended usage and choose according to your own needs.
Gauge | MM | Inches | Usage |
---|---|---|---|
30 | 0.254 | 0.010 | Great for delicate jewelry, they can be used for wire weaving, bead crochet and fine coils. It can even be used like sewing thread. |
28 | 0.320 | 0.013 | |
26 | 0.406 | 0.016 | Easy to manipulat, these 2 gauges are great for wire wrapping beads with small to medium sized holes. They are usually used for intricate wirework. |
24 | 0.508 | 0.020 | |
22 | 0.635 | 0.025 | Medium-gauge wires, good for making jewelry findings, such as ear wires, eye pins, jump rings, etc. They can also be used for stone settings. |
20 | 0.813 | 0.032 | |
18 | 1.02 | 0.040 | Great for sturdy clasps and heavy jump rings. Useful for connecting chunkier beads with simple or wrapped loops. |
16 | 1.30 | 0.051 | |
14 | 1.63 | 0.064 | Good choice for rings, bracelets, bangles and cuffs. These thicker wires usually be used to create frames and structures. |
12 | 2.05 | 0.081 |
When we talk about wire wrapping, it usually refers to the techniques that involve wrapping stones and components into part of a design. It is also a technique used to make connections and findings.
Wire weaving is a technique to weave a thinner piece of wire between two or thicker pieces of wire. So as to create more delicate and regular textured effect.
Coiling means wrapping wire around a wire frame. The frame is usually a thicker wire than the wire being used to coil. This technique often be used in finger ring making.
Brand | SUNNYCLUE |
Size | 15 Gauge, 1.5mm, about 98.43 Feet(30m)/Bag |
Material | Aluminum |
Color | Silver |
Shape | Round |
Usage | Wire |
Package Size | 1 Bag per package |
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