Round Aluminum Wire, Silver, 18 Gauge, 1mm, about 23m/roll

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 & Usage

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.

Some Other Materials
for Wire Wrapping

• Jewelry Pliers
• Ring Mandrel
• Gemstones

Different Wire Working
Techniques & Tutorials

1. Wire Wrapping

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.

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2. Wire weaving

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.

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3. Coiling

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.

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