Description
Eco-Friendly Round Copper Wire, Copper Beading Wire for Jewelry Making, Long-Lasting Plated, Real 18K Gold Plated
Size: 0.6mm in diameter(22 Gauge), about 721.78 Feet(220m)/500g.
Priced per 500 g
Please Note: Slight deviations in colors is allowed due to different display device.
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.
| Gauge | MM | Inches | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 0.254 | 0.010 | Great for delicate jewelry, they can be used for wire weaving, bead crochet and fine coils. It can even be used like sewing thread. |
| 28 | 0.320 | 0.013 | |
| 26 | 0.406 | 0.016 | Easy to manipulat, these 2 gauges are great for wire wrapping beads with small to medium sized holes. They are usually used for intricate wirework. |
| 24 | 0.508 | 0.020 | |
| 22 | 0.635 | 0.025 | Medium-gauge wires, good for making jewelry findings, such as ear wires, eye pins, jump rings, etc. They can also be used for stone settings. |
| 20 | 0.813 | 0.032 | |
| 18 | 1.02 | 0.040 | Great for sturdy clasps and heavy jump rings. Useful for connecting chunkier beads with simple or wrapped loops. |
| 16 | 1.30 | 0.051 | |
| 14 | 1.63 | 0.064 | Good choice for rings, bracelets, bangles and cuffs. These thicker wires usually be used to create frames and structures. |
| 12 | 2.05 | 0.081 |
Some Other Materials for Wire Wrapping
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.
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.
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.
Real Gold Plated Jewelry Findings
Karat Gold - Understanding Gold Purity
1K Gold = 4.166% pure Gold
"K" stands for karat and indicates the percentage of gold in an alloy.
Gold Plated Information
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Real 18K Gold plated
Base Metal
(Brass or Zinc Alloy
or Stainless Steel)A very thin layer of 18k gold
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Real platinum plated
Base Metal
(Brass or Zinc Alloy
or Stainless Steel)A very thin layer of 75% Gold+ 25% Silver+Nickel+Zinc(Nickel not exceed 0.3%)
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Real Rose Gold plated
Base Metal
(Brass or Zinc Alloy
or Stainless Steel)A very thin layer of 75% Gold+ 25% Copper+Silver+Zinc
Our 18K gold-plated jewelry is not actually made of 18 karat gold, its base metal is usually brass, zinc alloy, sterling silver, or stainless steel. 18K gold-plated jewelry is created through electrochemical plating or chemical processes that deposit a very thin layer of 18K gold onto the base metal, with the gold layer being as thin as about 0.01 to 0.03 micrometers. Despite its thinness, there is real gold on such jewelry, even if it's just a thin layer of it.
The production principle of Real Platinum Plated and Real Rose Gold Plated jewelry is the same as 18K gold-plated jewelry, it is also created through electrochemical plating or the application of chemicals to deposit a very thin layer of karat gold over the base metal. On our website, in comparison to commonly plated products, the color durability of Real Platinum Plated and Real Rose Gold Plated jewelry is superior.
Real 18K Gold Plated VS Golden Plated
We offer two types of gold-plated jewelry: real gold-plated (12K, 14K, 18K, and 24K) and golden-plated. Below is a brief comparison between real 18K gold-plated and golden-plated items, similar to other real gold-plated pieces.
 Real 18K Gold plated |
 Golden plated |
|
|---|---|---|
| Color Durability | Usually 6~12 Months | Usually 3~6 Months |
| Karat Gold Layer | About 0.01~0.03μm | Without real gold |
| Gold Layer Material | 18 Karat Gold | Unknown Golden Material |
| Maintenance | Avoid contact with water and sweat | Avoid contact with water and sweat |
| Nickel Release Content |
MOST PASS (Please refer to the product description) |
PASS or NO PASS |
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