What's the difference between Artistic Wire® "Natural Copper" and "Bare Copper"?
Natural Copper by Artistic Wire contains a tarnish-resistant coating that will protect it from discoloration for a "reasonable amount of time" (duration will depend on exterior conditions including shaping/hammering, wear, chemicals, etc.).
Bare Copper does NOT contain the coating and is intended for uses where a patina is desired.
This chart by Beadalon shows the relative hardnesses of Artistic Wire and other popular types of wire, from dead soft to full hard:
Confused about wire gauges and wire hardnesses? Try our Wire 101 page for definitions and comparisons.
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18-gauge natural copper Artistic Wire, 30ft (10 yard) spools. Because it's dead soft, natural copper Artistic Wire in this gauge remains malleable and easy to work with. The exact color of this wire may vary. Use 18-gauge wire for chunkier jewelry and craft projects that still require a soft, malleable material that's easy to bend.
