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Jewelers' Bronze Wire   This solid  round Jewelers Bronze Wire is a high quality blend of meals especially created for jewelry and craft to resemble gold.      This Jewelers bronze wire is also known as Rich Low Brass & Merlin's Gold & it matches our Jewelers' BRONZE SHEET.        This medium stiff bare bass wire has a bright satin finish and is bendable by hand. The thicker gauges are very stiff and may require strong hands or tools to bend. More about this wire    SEE OUR NEW SQUARE BRASS WIRE below Save up to 50% (or more) on our longer wholesale spools.        Order samples to see what works best.Jewelers Bronze Wire Sample set Fast Shipping:About shipping & Delivery Time   Rush Orders Prices and shipping shown are only for the 50 states.

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Thin Jewelers' Bronze Wire 26 Gauge .016 inch or .40 mm thick Medium soft 14 karat Gold Color   approximate 26 gauge thickness- may not appear correctly on all screens*More About thickness

Very Fine thin wire ideal for bead stringing and fine jewelry work. SAMPLE $3 Includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping Sample is 26 inch long approximately

290 foot spool  $19 Shipping is $1 by 1st class mail upgrade shipping

1200 foot spool  $64 Shipping is $2 per spool By PRIORITY MAIL

Jewelers Bronze Wire 24 gauge .020 inch or .5 mm thick 14 karat Gold Color approximate 24 gauge thickness may not appear correctly on all screens.More About thickness

fine thin wire  ideal for jewelry SAMPLE $3 Includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping Sample is 24 inch long approximately

200 foot spool $17 Shipping is $1 by 1st class mail upgrade shipping

800 foot spool  $56 Shipping is $2 per spool By PRIORITY MAIL

4000 feet spooled  $148   Shipping & Handling is $9 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

 

Jewelers Bronze Wire  20 gauge .032 inch or .80mm thick  Medium soft 14 karat Gold Color   approximate 20 gauge thickness may not appear correctly on all screens.More About thickness

About as thick as a standard paper clip. SAMPLE $3 Includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping Sample is 20 inch long approximately

75 foot spool $14 Shipping is $1 by 1st class mail upgrade shipping

300 foot spool  $49 Shipping is $2 per spool By PRIORITY MAIL

1500 feet spooled  $144 Shipping & Handling is $9 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

Jewelers Bronze Wire 18 Gauge .04 inch  1.mm Medium soft 14 karat Gold Color   approximate 18 gauge thickness may not appear correctly on all screens.More About thickness

A bit thicker than a standard paper clip SAMPLE $3 Includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping Sample is 18 inch long approximately

50 foot spool $14 Shipping is $1 by 1st class mail upgrade shipping

200 foot spool   $49 Shipping is $2 per spool By PRIORITY MAIL

1000 feet spooled  $136 Shipping & Handling is $9 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

Jewelers' Bronze Wire 16 Gauge 14k Gold color     .051 inch thickness or 1.27 mm thick 16 gauge Awg. thickness may not appear correctly on all screens.More About thickness

SAMPLE $3 Includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping Sample is 16 inch long approximately

30 foot coil $12   Shipping is $2 By PRIORITY MAIL

120 feet coiled  $46   Shipping is $2 per coil By PRIORITY MAIL

650 foot spool $134 Shipping & Handling is $9 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL

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Jewelers' Bronze Wire 14 Gauge .064 inch thickness or 1.6 mm thick Medium soft 14 karat Gold Color   14 gauge thickness may not appear correctly on all screens.More About thickness

Stiffer than finer gauges of brass SAMPLE $3 Includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping Sample is 14 inch long approximately

25 foot coil $16 Shipping is $2 By PRIORITY MAIL

100 feet coiled $59   Shipping is $2 per coil By PRIORITY MAIL

400 foot Spool $134 Shipping & Handling is $9 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

 

Jewelers' Bronze Wire 12 Gauge .081 inch  2.mm Medium soft 14 karat Gold Color   Lb approximate 12 gauge thickness, may not appear correctly on all screens.More About thickness

A bit thicker than a standard wire coat hanger- Stiffer than finer gauges of brass STIFF WIRE DUE TO ITS THICKNESS order a sample if in doubt SAMPLE $3 Includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping Sample is 12 inch long approximately

25 foot coil for $24 Shipping is $2 By PRIORITY MAIL

75 foot coil $68 Shipping is $2 per coil By PRIORITY MAIL

250 feet  $128 Shipping & Handling is $9 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

Jewelers' Bronze Wire Medium Soft can be bent by hand (Rich Low BRASS) 10 Gauge .102 inch  2.6mm   14 karat Gold Color 31. Approximate 10 gauge thickness, may not appear correctly on all screens.More About thickness

Medium Soft Jewelers bronze SAMPLE $4 Includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping Sample is 10 inch long approximately

5 foot coil $14 Shipping is $2 By PRIORITY MAIL

20 feet coiled $39 Shipping is $3 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

VERY STIFF & SPRINGY Jewelers' Bronze Wire 10 Gauge .102 inch  2.6mm VERY STIFF & SPRINGY 14 karat Gold Color 31. Approximate 10 gauge thickness, may not appear correctly on all screens.More About thickness

This is the wire previously listed but now have soft above   This 10 gauge is VERY STIFF WIRE DUE to its temper and thickness- it is hard to bend and it is also springy.. Order a sample if in doubt. SAMPLE $4 Includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping Sample is 10 inch long approximately

5 foot coil $14 Shipping is $2 By PRIORITY MAIL

20 feet coiled $39 Shipping is $3 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

 

Jewelers' Bronze Wire 8 Gauge .128 inch 3.26mm   14 karat Gold Color   2 Approximate 8 gauge thickness, may not appear correctly on all screens.More About thickness

VERY STIFF WIRE DUE to its temper and thickness Order a sample if in doubt. Can be softened with a torch. SAMPLE $4 Includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping Sample is 8 inch long approximately

5 foot coil for $17 Shipping is $2 By PRIORITY MAIL

TEMPORAIRILY OUT OF STOCK UNTIL AUGUST 14 2011 20 feet coiled for $49 Shipping is $3 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

TEMPORAIRILY OUT OF STOCK UNTIL AUGUST 14 2011 100 feet coiled for $138 Shipping is $12 per 100 FEET Ships PRIORITY MAIL May ship in several coils rather than one length

 

Jewelers' Bronze Wire (Rich Low BRASS) 6 Gauge Stiff wire  .162 inch 4.1mm Cuts best with a saw, cable or bolt cutter (a large wire cutter with some difficulty) 12.6 ft to lb . 6 gauge thickness approximately, may not appear correctly on all screens.More About thickness

This is a heavy wire that Cuts best with a saw, cable or bolt cutter. It will cut a large wire cutter with some difficulty.   VERY STIFF WIRE DUE TO ITS THICKNESS order a sample if in doubt   Great for jewelry: rings, necklaces and bracelets. Also makes stunning bronze sculptures with a golden hue. Use it for chimes by hammering it making the bronze harder and chime. SAMPLE $4 Includes shipping by 1st class mail upgrade shipping   Sample is 6 inch long approximately

6 foot coil for $26   Shipping is $2 By PRIORITY MAIL

24 foot coil for $67   Shipping is $4 per coil By PRIORITY MAIL

 

 

SQUARE Jewelers' Bronze Wire (Rich Low BRASS) :

This is the all square and 1/2 round copper wire we have available: About Shaped wires Square, Half Round etc.

SQUARE Jewelers' Bronze Wire (Rich Low BRASS)  21 gauge   14 karat Gold Color   approximate thickness 21 gauge, .028 inch -.713 mm thick , may not appear correctly on all screens.More About thickness

Half hard: It is stiffer than a soft round brass wire of the same gauge & holds its shape better when bent. Ideal for jewelry. Can be softened with a torch. This difficult to find square wire is available in limited quantities.

SAMPLE $4 Includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping Sample is 20 inch long approximately

40 foot coil $18 Shipping is $1 by 1st class mail upgrade shipping

320 foot spool $79 Shipping & Handling is $3 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL

Thin Jewelers Bronze Brass Wire Sample set:   Sample set of all our thin gauges of round brass wire we offer 16, 18, 20, 24 & 26 Gauges - plus 21 gauge square.   These are the most used thickness of wire for jewelry and fine craft.     Sample Set of Six Thin Jewelers Bronze wire $16 each     includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL Length of samples are shown for individually listed samples. Photo does not show size of samples shipped. Thicknesses are approximate- average wire gauge.

 

Thicker Jewelers Bronze Brass Wire Sample set:   Sample set of each of the thick gauges of round brass wire we offer 6, 8,10,12, 14 & Very Stiff 10 Gauge.   These are the thickness of wire most used for sculptures, heavier jewelry and fine craft.       Sample Set of Six Thicker Jewelers Bronze wire$19 each     includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL Length of samples are shown for individually listed samples. Photo does not show size of samples shipped. Thicknesses are approximate- average wire gauge.

 

 

*Gauge sizes are AWG. - average wire gauge and may vary slightly length to length. The photos of gauge lines shown are for comparison and may not appear the same on every screen.

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. This wire is not for internal use. More on handling & use below

 

 

WIRE CUTTERS &WIRE BENDING PLIERS for fine work like jewelry & wire craft   POLISHING CLOTHS to Brighten metal without residue

 

SUNSHINE JEWELERS 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. (unlike rouge cloths with the messy red wax)   These non staining cloths were originally made for jewelry it is also great brightening up craft work, polishing silverware, brightening dull metals around the home.   Each 5" by 7 3/4" cloth lasts a long time- we have used some for 5 years Polishing cloth $6 each SHIPS FIRST CLASS MAIL Shipping & Handling is $1.00 for the first and 50 cents for every other shipped to the same address. SPECIAL: Three Pack of SUNSHINE Polishing cloths $14 SHIPS FIRST CLASS MAIL Shipping & handling is $3.00 for the first 3 pack $1 for every other -bulk packed   SPECIAL: Ten Pack of SUNSHINE Polishing cloths $38 SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL Shipping & handling is $6 for the first 10 pack and $2 for every other -bulk packed

 

Tools for cutting & bending wire:

MINI PLIERS & WIRE CUTTERS These handy small pliers & wire cutters are great for handling finer gauges of wire.   Both are ideal for Jewelry and embellishments.   They both have a spring to return back to the open position, making working with them easier.     The Mini Diagonal Wire Cutter cuts across a wire. It 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) The Mini Diagonal Wire Cutter: $6 Plus $2 shipping by first class mail. Order any two and they ship 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) The Mini Long Nose Pliers:$6 Plus $2 shipping by first class mail.Order any two and they ship PRIORITY MAIL     The Mini Wire End FLUSH Cutter is used to cut a square cut from the end of a wire.   It is ideal for nipping off ends to clean up finished pieces, leaving a square end. It leaves a clean FLUSH CUT. It This works 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) The Mini Wire End Cutter: $6 Plus $2 shipping by first class mail. Order any two and they ship PRIORITY MAIL         SPECIAL: Set of all Three Mini Tools- One each of the Long nose pliers, the Diagonal wire cutter & the End cutter: A Great gift!   A $21 value if ordered separately. SPECIAL: Three Mini Tools above for $14 Plus $4.80 shipping by Priority Mail     See our information on Cutting Metal Sheet and Wire Caution: these are sharp. These are not for use by children.

 

 

Medium Pliers & Wire Cutters for thick wire:   Medium diagonal wire cutter wire This handy medium wire cutter is great for handling fine to thick gauges of wire.      This 6 1/2" long diagonal cutter easily cuts thin to thicker wire. Aluminum up to 4 gauge thick. Copper,brass and nickel up to 8 gauge thick- thicker with some force.   The Medium Diagonal wire cutter $14 Plus $3 shipping by FIRST CLASS MAIL- may vary slightly in appearance from photo.   Medium Pliers for bending wire: This handy medium long nose pliers & wire cutter is great for handling fine to medium thick gauges of wire.      This 6 1/4" long pliers easily bends wire up to 8 gauge thick.The built in wire cutter makes these dual purpose. Best for cutting fine wires up to 10 gauge thick. The Medium Long Nose Pliers $14 Plus $3 shipping by FIRST CLASS MAIL- may vary slightly in appearance from photo.See our information on Cutting Metal Sheet and Wire

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WIRE CUTTERS &WIRE BENDING PLIERS for fine work like jewelry & wire craft   POLISHING CLOTHS to Brighten metal without residue

MORE CRAFT WIRE: 

ALUMINUM WIRE for Armatures & Sculptures

 

 COPPER WIRE

 

 BRASS WIRE -Gold Color

 

 NICKEL WIRE -Silver Color

 

 

PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

*Gauge sizes are AWG. - average wire gauge and may vary slightly length to length. The gauge lines shown are for comparison and may not appear the same on every screen.

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. This wire is not for internal use. More on handling & use below

Prices and shipping is for USA delivery only.

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 23 gauge sheet metal is more than twice as thick as 30 gauge. See below for gauge charts.   Hardness: Basically how easy it is to bend or work:              Medium Soft is pliable yet holds up for folding and hammering. Thicker metal bends less easily than thin.              Medium Hard is stiff, bends less easily and holds is shape better in larger pieces     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. 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 intended for young 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   . CAUTION: All metals known may cause contact reactions to some people, some metals do so more than others. Reactions are usually in a small percentage of people and may be allergic or from repeated contact to skin. If concerned ask customers to be cautious and test. If you are concerned it is advised you use only 100% pure gold which has the lowest incidence of reaction. Check with health experts for further information PLEASE REFRESH YOUR SCREEN TO SEE ALL OUR NEWEST OFFERINGS & CURRENT PRICES Old prices from old versions of our web site will not be honored.

Gauge Thickness chart & Information     Gauge Is thickness. The higher the gauge number the thinner the metal.   The chart below shows approximate gauge thickness for metal to give a relative idea of different gauges. It is in American Standard Gauge of Average wire gauge thickness.    Gauge -Thickness  Dimension inches thick  Dimension millimeters thick   NOTES  2   .258 inch or slightly over 1/4 inch thick   6.54 mm   VERY HEAVY THICK WIRE .For large sculptures & armatures- cuts best with a bolt cutter or saw.  4   .204 inch  5.189 mm  THICK WIRE .For large sculptures & armatures- cuts best with a bolt cutter or saw.  6    .162 inch  4.1mm  THICK WIRE .For large sculptures & armatures- cuts best with a bolt cutter or saw.  8   .128 a little over 1/8 inch 3.26 mm    9    .114 inch    2.91 mm     10   .102 inch   2.6 mm     12   .081 inch 50  2 mm thick  About as thick as a standard wire coat hanger  14    .064 inch a bit thicker than 1/16 inch 1.6 mm  This and thicker is Considered PLATE METAL in sheet metal. as in "copper plate"   16  .051 inch  1.30 mm     18  .04 inch  1 mm  A bit thicker than a standard paper clip in wire. Heavy PLATE METAL in sheet metal. as in "copper plate"   20 .032 inch .80mm About the thickness of a standard paper clip.   22  . 025  .65mm     23 Photo shows Approximate thickness: 23 gauge   .023 or 23 Mil   .576 mm   Standard heavy weight Sheet metal for larger craft work, roofing and range hoods etc. In copper sheet it is 1 pound per square foot approximately. For sheet metal it cuts with a tin snips or saw   24   .020 or 20 Mil  .5 mm -half a millimeter Heavy weight Sheet metal. For sheet metal it cuts with a tin snips or saw A medium fine wire for craft.   26   .016  .40 mm     30  .010 also known as 10 mil as it is 10/1000 inch thick   .25 mm 1/4 mm  Medium weight sheet - cuts with a scissors. twice as thick as 36 gauge below, But a very thin wire- not very strong   36  .005 also known as 5 mil as it is 5/1000 inch thick   .125 mm 1/8 mm  Heavy FOIL: Standard Embossing & tooling & foil. Cuts with a scissors. 7 times thicker than houshold aluminum foil.   38  .002   .101 mm   Medium weight foil slightly lighter than above Extremely thin wire    45-50  .0014 .0007     thin foil- Household"tin" Aluminum foil- called very thin foil - standard aluminum kitchen foil "tin foil"   The Gauge thickness lines may not appear correctly on some computer screens due to different screen resolutions and page size settings.   Adjust your screen or estimate If this does not appear as one inch.     Or see the inch dimensions in the chart above on this page and compare with a ruler.           PLEASE REFRESH YOUR SCREEN TO SEE ALL OUR NEWEST OFFERINGS & CURRENT PRICES Old prices from old versions of our web site will not be honored.

 

 

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ALUMINUM SHEET	BRASS SHEET METAL	BRONZE SHEET METAL	COPPER SHEET METAL	SHEET METAL TIN SNIPS
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