FAQ — jewelry wire

In jewelry making, wire is often classified based on its hardness or softness, which is measured on a scale called the "hardness scale." The hardness of wire is important because it determines how easy it is to bend and shape the wire. Here are the different hardnesses of wire that are commonly used for making jewelry with sterling silver, gold and other metals: Dead soft: This is the softest and most pliable type of wire. It is easy to bend and shape, but it is also more prone to denting and scratching. Dead soft wire is good for making intricate...

Wire gauge is a measurement of the thickness of a wire. In jewelry making, wire gauge is used to refer to the size of the wire being used. The larger the wire gauge number, the thinner the wire. For example, a wire with a gauge of 24 is thinner than a wire with a gauge of 18. Here are some common wire gauges used in jewelry making and their approximate thicknesses: 28 gauge: 0.3 mm 26 gauge: 0.4 mm 24 gauge: 0.5 mm 22 gauge: 0.6 mm 20 gauge: 0.8 mm 18 gauge: 1.0 mm 16 gauge: 1.3 mm 14...