Wire Question

[Moonchild77]

HI.

I am new to wire wrapping and amin the missleofplacing my stock order, apart from practice wire, what wire would you suggest i purchase to make quality pieces, pendants earrings ect, hard, sofy gauge, sooo confusing,lol

I have books and videos on the way,but wantto haveall my stock on hand.

Thanks
Dee
Moonchild77

[marym]

Try starting with a 22 gauge half-hard wire (such as Argentium product #64-821-20). This will give you a softness that is more workable. 22-gauge is a fairly common gauge (most head and eye pins are between 21 and 22 gauge).

One thing about using practice wire to remember- usually the wire would be a plated copper wire- copper is pretty soft so the wrapping will come easier than when you start wrapping with sterling. If you're really ready to move out of "practice mode, you can start with dead-soft (such as Argentium product #64-820-22), but keep in mind, it won't hold it's shape as well as a half-hard wire will.

Don't forget that gauge sizes work "backwards". The smaller the gauge number, the larger the wire.

Argentium Sterling Wire is great for when you're ready for more advanced stuff- although it's not completely dent proof, it's durable and resists a lot of common wire denting- as well as a resistance to tarnish. Your pieces will stay shiny and prettier longer with this wire.

[Moonchild77]

Thanks so much for your response, that helped alot, i`ll go order myjhig and wires now, ! Time to get Jiggy with it, LOL


Bright Blessings
Dee