What is 32 gauge wire used for?

What is 32 gauge wire used for?

32 gauge wire for jewelry making is extremely fine (thin). It can be used for intricate wire work like wire weaving, bead crochet, Viking knit, and fine coils. It can even be used like sewing thread, to “stitch” beads and embellishments onto leather bracelets or metal blanks.

What gauge wire should I use for jewelry making?

A 20 gauge wire works well for most jewelry-making needs, such as wire-wrapping, but you can go with a finer gauge, such as 21, 22, or 24 for smaller more delicate beads and stones.

How do you keep wire jewelry from bending?

Use a pair of flat-nosed pliers on each end of the wire and twist in opposite directions while keeping the wire straight and taut. This works best for shorter lengths of wire. You can also insert one end of the wire into a pin vise and create a loop at the other end to grip with a pair of pliers.

Is aluminum wire good for jewelry making?

Aluminum wire, anodized and colored, is extremely lightweight and can be used in jewelry, hobby, crafting and garden-set applications, too! Unlike color-enameled copper wire, which will work-harden as it’s manipulated, aluminum stays soft.

Is aluminum or copper wire better for jewelry?

Aluminum wire is strong, yet lightweight and still soft and easy to shape. It can be purchased in its natural silver color, or as colored wire or with an enamel coating in various colors. Copper is slightly softer than sterling silver, but for the most part is still comparable.

Is aluminum wire good for jewelry?

Is bare copper wire good for jewelry making?

The BENECREAT 18 Gauge Bare Solid, Copper Wire for Jewelry Making, is easy to shape and cut but will not quickly get brittle and break. This copper wire is excellent for making gem wrap pendants, ear wires, jump rings, and beaded chains. It is also suitable for wire weaving, sculpturing, and other craft projects.