What is the strongest wire for jewelry making?
20 gauge wire is a good all-purpose, versatile wire size, thin enough to use with most beads. If you use half-hard wire (or you work-harden dead-soft wire), then 20-gauge wire is also sturdy enough to hold its shape for making handmade chain, ear wires, eye pins, jump rings, and lightweight clasps.
What tools are needed to make wire jewelry?
Wire Jewelry Tools
- Ruler.
- Wire Cutters.
- Permanent Marker.
- Jewelry Making Pliers: Round, bent nose and chain (use these to tuck in wire ends and shape your wire)
- Gauge (measures the inside of holes for beads and the width of the wire for gauging)
- Needle Nose Flat File (for filing the wire ends)
What are the different gauges of jewelry wire?
Which Gauge Jewelry Wire to Use for What?
- 28 – 30 gauge. This wire is tiny and fine, like thread.
- 26 gauge. 26 gauge wire is still quite fine but is relatively strong.
- 24 gauge. 24 gauge wire is a very versatile wire and is one I buy and use in great quantities.
- 22 and 21 gauge.
- 20 gauge.
- 18 gauge.
- 16 gauge.
- 14 gauge.
What is a wire jig?
A Thing-A-Ma Jig is a wire jig by Beadsmith, a brilliant tool that enables you to create your own loops and designs using metal wire. The designs you make using the jig can then be incorporated into your jewellery and used as links in earrings, necklaces and bracelets.
What is a jig board?
A jig board in the jewelry industry is a board that uses pegs to hold Soft Flex Craft Wire. The pegs allow a designer to create loops. The pegs also hold shapes. Using a pattern, or having a design idea, the designer can place their pegs on the board to create a unique jewelry design.
What wire will not tarnish?
Non-Tarnish Jewelry Wire is the perfect gold alternative. ParaWire takes 99% pure copper wire and coats it with an exclusive non tarnish coating and a lovely finish. This wire is great for jewelry making and other craft projects!
What gauge wire is best for making rings?
In a round shape, 20-gauge wire is good for clasps, double wrapped hooks, head pins, ear wires and many other handcrafted components. The square 20-gauge wire is most often used to make heavier jewelry such as bracelets and rings for men, as well as to create neck collars for women.
What are the different pliers needed in making jewelry?
Types of Jewelry Pliers
- Flat Nose Pliers.
- Round Nose Pliers.
- Chain Nose Pliers.
- Bent Nose Pliers.
- Flat & Half Round Pliers.
- Flat & Round Pliers.
- Concave & Round Pliers.
- Wire Wrapping Pliers.
Which is thicker 10-gauge or 12-gauge wire?
What is Wire Gauge? The thickness of a cable or wire is defined by its gauge size. The general rule of thumb is that the smaller the gauge number, the thicker the cable.
How do I know if my wire is 12 or 14 gauge?
Here’s a simple visual. Twelve gauge is about the thickness of a nickel, and 14-gauge is about the thickness of a dime. Also, look at the breaker for the circuit in question to see if it’s a 15-amp or a 20-amp breaker. A 20-amp circuit requires wire that’s 12-gauge or larger.
How are wire jigs used to make jewelry?
Use wire jigs to create consistent wire shapes that you can incorporate into unique jewelry designs.
How big is an artistic wire jig set?
Jig, Artistic Wire® Findings Forms™, Beadalon®, toggle clasp, acrylic / steel / stainless steel, white and blue, 2 x 1-1/4 inch rectangle. Sold per 2-piece set. Artistic Wire® Coiling Gizmo® Deluxe Econo Winder, steel, 5-1/4 to 8-1/2 inches with 5 crank rods.
What kind of wire should I use to make bracelets?
As you can imagine, the gauge of wire you should use for your jewelry is highly dependent on the type of project. A higher gauge can be more useful for something like a frame, while a lower gauge is usually better for making more sturdy jewelry like bracelets and bangles.
How big is a fire mountain wire jig?
Wire jig peg set, Thing-A-Ma-Jig, aluminum and plastic, clear, with 30 pegs and fasteners. Sold per 30-piece set. Jig, Artistic Wire® Findings Forms™, Beadalon®, ear wire, acrylic / steel / stainless steel, white and blue, 2 x 1-1/4 inch rectangle with round.