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Aluminum Wire Medium Stiff

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Recycled Aluminum Wire

ALUMINUM WIRE

Round wire for Craft, Sculptures, Jewelry, wire wrapping & Armatures
 
Our craft wire & sheet is LEAD FREE.
   This soft aluminum wire is light weight & inexpensive.
The extra Soft Aluminum Wire bends easily.
 
The Medium Stiff Aluminum Wire bends less easily but holds its shape when bent.
 
 This silvery colored metal comes in a satin finish. It can be buffed up to a bright finish or painted. Aluminum resists tarnishing more than copper or silver.  Aluminum does not easily solder, but it fastens well by other means such as epoxy or glue.
 
Thin wire works well for jewelry & fine wire craft. Thick wire is often used sculptures.(the higher the gauge number the thinner the wire: 20 gauge is the thinnest & 4 gauge the thickest)
 
Many crafters use our aluminum wire for wrapping & beading candle sticks &  and crafting hand made Holiday Ornaments!
     Order samples to see what works best. 
 
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Aluminum Craft Wire SOFT:
 
Aluminum Wire
SOFT
20 Gauge
.032 inch .80mm
About the thickness of a
standard paper clip.
20 gauge thickness*
 
SAMPLE $3 including shipping by 1st class mail
Sample is 20 inch long approximately
 
 
75 foot spool  $6
Shipping & Handling
is $2.70 per spool
Ships FIRST CLASS MAIL
 
300 foot spool $19
Shipping & Handling is $4.80 per spool for the first spool
& $3 for every other spool of the same
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
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Aluminum Wire
SOFT
18 Gauge
.04 inch  1.mm
A bit thicker than a
standard paper clip
18 gauge thickness*
 
SAMPLE $3 including shipping by 1st class mail
Sample is 18 inch long approximately
 
 
50 foot spool  $6
Shipping & Handling
is $2.70 per spool
Ships FIRST CLASS MAIL
 
200 foot spool  $19
Shipping & Handling is $4.80 per spool for the first spool
& $3 for every other spool of the same
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
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Aluminum Wire
SOFT
16 Gauge
.051 inch thickness
or 1.30 mm thick
16 gauge thickness*
 
SAMPLE $3 including shipping by 1st class mail
Sample is 16 inch long approximately
 
50 foot coil $9
Shipping & Handling is $3 per coil
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200 feet coiled $24
Shipping & Handling is $6 each
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
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Aluminum Wire
SOFT 14 gauge
.064 inch thickness
14 gauge aluminum wire thickness*
SAMPLE $3
includes shipping by first class mail. Sample is 14 inch long approximately
 
50 foot Coil For $9
Shipping & Handling is $3 per coil
Shipped by First Class Mail
200 foot Coil For $27
Shipping & Handling is $9 per 200 feet
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
 
Aluminum Wire SOFT  12 gauge
.081 inch  2.mm thick
About as thick as a standard wire coat hanger
50 ft Lb
12 gauge aluminum wire thickness*
 
 
SAMPLE $3
includes shipping by first class mail
Sample is 12 inch long approximately
 25 foot Coil For $9
Shipping & Handling is $3 per coil
Shipped by First Class Mail
100 feet Coiled $24
Shipping & Handling is
$9 for the first 100 ft
& $3 for every other coil of the same
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
400 feet coiled $76
Shipping & Handling is
$12 per 500 feet
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
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Aluminum Wire SOFT  
10 gauge
.102 inch  2.6mm
 
10 gauge aluminum wire thickness*
 
SAMPLE $3
includes shipping by first class mail
Sample is 10 inch long approximately
 20 foot Coil For $9
Shipping & Handling is $3 per coil
Shipped by First Class Mail
100feet coiled $34
Shipping & Handling is
$9 per coil for the first coil
& $3 for every other coil of the same
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
400 feet For $116
Shipping & handling
is $12 per 500 ft.
comes in 4 coils
Shipped by PRIORITY MAIL
 
Aluminum Wire
Soft  8 gauge-
.128 inch 3.26mm thick
just over 1/8 inch
8 gauge aluminum wire thickness*
 
 
SAMPLE $3
includes shipping by first class mail
Sample is 8 inch long approximately
10 foot Coil For $8
Shipping & Handling
is $3 per coil
Shipped by First Class Mail
50 feet coiled for $26
Shipping & Handling is
$9 per coil for the first coil
& $3 for every other coil of the same
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
100 feet coiled for $48
Shipping & Handling is $12 for the first 100 feet
& $3 for every other of the same
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Aluminum Wire Soft
6 gauge
 .162 inch or 4.1mm -
thick
6 gauge aluminum wire thickness*
 
 
SAMPLE $3
includes shipping by first class mail
Sample is 6 inch long approximately
10 foot Coil For $9
Shipping & Handling is $3 per coil
Shipped by First Class Mail
50feet coiled for $44
Shipping & Handling is
$9 for the first 50 feet
& $3 for every other of the same
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
100 feet $78
Shipping & Handling
is $12 per 100 ft.
comes in 2 coils
Shipped by PRIORITY MAIL
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Aluminum Wire Soft
4 Gauge
 .204 inch or 5.189 mm
Slightly under 1/4 inch
4 gauge aluminum wire thickness*
Slightly under 1/4 inch
 
OUR THICKEST ALUMINUM WIRE .For large sculptures & armatures
SAMPLE $3
includes shipping by first class mail
Sample is 4 inch long approximately
5 foot Coil For $8
Shipping & Handling is $3 per coil
Shipped by First Class Mail
25 feet coiled for $34
Shipping & Handling is
$9 for the first 25 ft.
& $3 for every other of the same
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
100 feet For $122
comes in 4 coils
Shipping & Handling
is $18 per 100 ft
Shipped by PRIORITY MAIL
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Aluminum Wire Medium Stiff-
Medium Stiff wire is a bit stiffer, when bent it is springy & holds its shape.
 
Aluminum Wire medium stiff
 12 1/2 gauge
 
slightly thinner than 12 gauge
About as thick as a standard wire coat hanger
50 ft Lb
12 gauge aluminum wire thickness*
SAMPLE $3
includes shipping by first class mail
Sample is 12 1/2 inch long approximately
20 foot Coil For $9
Shipping & Handling is $2.70 per coil
Shipped by First Class Mail
100 foot Coil For $29
Shipping & Handling is
$8 per coil for the first coil
& $3 for every other coil of the same
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
 
Aluminum Wire
Medium Stiff
17gauge
 
17 gauge aluminum wire thickness*
Bendable by hand.
 
Great for jewelry.
SAMPLE $3
includes shipping by 1st class mail
Sample is 17 inch long approximately
40 foot coil $7
Shipping is $2.70 per coil
Ships FIRST CLASS Mail
250 foot spool $16
Shipping is $4.80 per Spool
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
For thinner medium stiff wire click here to see our NICKEL WIRE
 
 
CAUTION :HANDLE WITH CARE , Raw metals may have sharp edges and are not for children. This is bare craft wire and NOT for electrical use More on handling & use below
 
Tools for cutting & bending wire:
These handy small pliers & wire cutters are great for handling finer gauges of wire.
 
They both have a spring to return back to the open position, making working with them easier.
 
They are $7 each including shipping & handling by First Class Mail
(order both or two of one and we will send them Priority Mail)
 
 
 
The Mini Long Nose Pliers is best for bending 12 gauge or thinner (With built in wire cutter for finest wires 20, 24 & 26 gauges)
Mini Long Nose Pliers:$7
The Mini Diagonal Wire Cutter is best for cutting medium 14 gauge down to the finest 26 gauge.
(Will not cut 10, 8,6, or 4 gauge copper , aluminum or nickel wire or 12 & 14 gauge brass wire)
Mini Diagonal Wire Cutter: $7
 
 
NEW SUNSHINE POLISHING CLOTH
We have used these for years on our own metal. It is a soft cloth embedded a polishing powder that leaves no residue. Originally made for jewelry it is also great brightening up craft work.
 
Each 5" by 7 3/4" cloth lasts a long time- we have used some for 5 years
$7 each includes shipping by first class mail
 
*Gauge Lines above show approximate gauge thickness for wire for comparison and may not appear correctly on all screens.Our metals are sold only for decorative craft work; They are not tested nor certified safe for electrical nor electronic uses, nor home construction nor internal consumption, and they are not certified for food service. These metals may have sharp edges and are not for use by children.Samples are listed with approximate sizes and may vary slightly larger or smaller. Samples are non retunable.
 
 
*Gauge Lines above show approximate gauge thickness for wire for comparison and may not appear correctly on all screens.
 
MORE CRAFT WIRE:
 
ALUMINUM WIRE
 
 COPPER WIRE
 
 BRASS WIRE -Gold Color
 
 NICKEL WIRE -Silver Color
 
 
 
 
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RAW METAL DEFINITIONS & TERMS
 
Bulk Metal :   Our cut to length bulk metals for the crafts person provides what is needed at a good value. Our cuts are generously long & approximately square. Metal by the running foot or yard is shipped in one length whenever possible. We use this metal to craft our own creations.
 
Grades:  These solid metals are of an especially pure high grade for fine craft work. All of It is solderable. It is not to be used for electrical work.
               New Craft Metal has a bright rolled satin finish. It may have some very slight manufacturing ripples, scratches & color variations.                
 
              Reclaimed -Recycled metal: This unused older metal has scratches, finger prints, ripples and/or dents. Some is shiny and and some has patina from age. It is all very usable at a good price. We use this metal in our own creations.
 
Gauges or Thickness: The lower the gauge number the thicker the metal. For example 6 gauge aluminum wire is the thickest and 20 gauge aluminum craft wire is thin. See below for gauge charts. This craft metal is approximately the gages indicated.
 
Hardness: Is affects how easy it is to bend or work the craft metal:
              Soft is pliable yet holds up for folding and hammering.
             Medium stiff, bends less easily and holds is shape better in larger pieces
               Thicker metal bends less easily than thin. The more a metal is worked the stiffer it gets.
 
FINISH: Our raw/bare metals can be buffed up after a piece is completed.  More information on METAL CRAFT HOW-TO : Cleaning, cutting, forming, soldering & finishing
 
PATINA: All the metals we offer are raw with no wax or varnish and will gain an aged patina over time. Patina solutions (available at most hardware stores) can be used to speed the aging process. Aluminum only turns gray with time - but can be painted or polished. More about Patina
 
 
CAUTION :HANDLE WITH CARE , Raw metals have sharp edges. Rolls and coils are tightly wound and may spring open. They are not for use by children . Gauge thickness shown is approximate.Our metals are sold only for craft work; and they are not tested nor certified safe for electrical nor electronic uses, nor home construction nor internal consumption, and they are not certified for food service. These metals may have sharp edges and are not for use by children.
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GAUGE Chart

for sheet & wire:

Gauge is thickness.
 
The higher the gauge number the thinner the metal.
 
Thinner metal bends more easily.

*This chart shows approximate/ relative gauge thickness for wire & Sheet
and may not appear correctly on all screens.
 
 
The gauge thickness of craft metals is approximate to this chart but as close as possible for sculpture and craft work where price is more of a consideration than scientific precision from length to length.
 
 
 
 
 
GAUGE Charts for Aluminum , Copper, & Brass- sheet & wire:
To see what we offer in these gauges click to see our pages:   SHEET METAL       TOOLING FOIL     CRAFT WIRE    RECYCLED METAL
 

 Gauge

Thickness

  Thickness in inches  Pounds per Sq. Foot in copper sheet approximately*
 8  .128  5.12 ( heavy copper plating over 1/4 inch thick)
 12  .080  3.20
 14  .064  2.56
 16   .051  2.04
 18  .040  1.60 ( thick copper sheet called "plate" as in "plate steel")
 20  .032  1.28
 22 . 025  1.18
 23  .023

  1.00 pound per square foot approximately

(standard heavy weight for larger craft work, roofing and range hoods etc.)
 24  .020  14.2 ounces per square foot .89 Pounds per square foot medium-heavy weight
 26   .016   .64
 30 .010  .40 medium weight sheet twice as thick as 36 gauge
 36  .005   .234 (heavy foil/ tooling foil)
 38 .002   .09
 approximately 45 to 50 gauge.

.0014

.0007

 thin foil household foil- called heavy household foil
very thin foil - standard aluminum kitchen foil "tin foil"
 
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