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Getting To Know Your Wire Before Making Jewelry Part I



 
 
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Old January 4th 08, 06:15 AM posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Default Getting To Know Your Wire Before Making Jewelry Part I

Beginning to work with wire to make jewelry designs requires practice
and patience. The most affordable wire to practice with is 18- gauge
copper wire. This type of wire is easy to find at hardware stores and
often can be found at craft stores too. Once you have practiced
enough to feel comfortable with your design, there are a variety of
wires to choose from.

There are many qualities of wire to consider when you are making your
wire selection.
Part of your decision will be based on the project you have chosen.
You will need to know the size, type, hardness, color or metal type,
and shape of wire needed.

The size of a wire is based on the diameter. In the United States
the size of the wire
is referred to a gauge. The smaller the gauge number is, the thicker
the wire.

To determine the wire needed for a project depends on what it will be
used for. If you are using the wire to make jump rings they will
warrant using a thicker wire, as opposed to earring wires. They will
need to be made with a smaller wire in order to comfortably fit
through the ear lobe. Fixed gauge copper is softer than silver, and
silver is softer than gold.

There is so much to consider when you begin to make your beautiful
wire jewelry pieces. The best way to begin is to buy your practice
wire and jump in. The most important part is to have fun while you
are creating your masterpiece!

Amy
The Painted House and More
www.amyspaintedhouseandmore.com
614-530-0219
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