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COPPER CRAFT WIRE   This soft copper craft wire is easily worked & bendable by hand.      This solid wire is of high quality for craft work and is solderable.      This raw copper wire comes in a satin finish which buffs up to a bright finish. More information about COPPER CRAFT WIRE       See our ROUND - SQUARE   &   HALF ROUND wire   below.   Order samples to see what works best. CAUTION: Raw metals have sharp edges. Refresh browser & see what's new! june 7 2009 FAST SHIPPING: more about shipping

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ROUND COPPER WIRE:

 

26 Gauge  Round Copper wire .016 inch .40 mm very fine thin wire- the thinnest we stock 26 gauge thickness*

Very Fine thin wire great for bead stringing and fine jewelry work. SAMPLE $3 including shipping by 1st class mail. Sample is 26 inch long approximately

290 foot spool  $9 Shipping & Handling is $3 per spool Ships 1st CLASS MAIL 2 or more ships PRIORITY MAIL

1100 foot spool $36 Shipping & Handlingis $9 for 1100 feet Ships PRIORITY MAIL

5500 foot spool  $78 Shipping & handling is $14 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL -

 

24 Gauge Round Copper wire .020 inch .5 mm (half a millimeter) thin wire- 24 gauge thickness *

SAMPLE $3 including shipping by 1st class mail Sample is 24 inch long approximately

200 foot spool  $9 Shipping & Handling is $3 per spool Ships 1st CLASS MAIL 2 or more ships PRIORITY MAIL -

800 foot spool $24 Shipping & handling is $9 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL -

4000 foot spool  $78 Shipping & handling is $14 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL -

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22 Gauge Round Copper wire .025 inch .65mm 22 gauge thickness is AWG: average wire gauge*

SAMPLE $3 including shipping by 1st class mail Sample is 20 inch long approximately

125 foot spool  $9 Shipping & Handling is $3 per spool Ships 1st CLASS MAIL 2 or more ships PRIORITY MAIL -

500 foot spool $24 Shipping & handling is $9 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL -

2500 foot spool $78 Shipping & handling is $14 per spool. Ships PRIORITY MAIL -

 

 

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20 Gauge Round Copper wire .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  $9 Shipping & Handling is $3 per spool Ships 1st CLASS MAIL 2 or more ships PRIORITY MAIL -

300 foot spool $24 Shipping & handling is $9 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL -

1500 foot spool $78 Shipping & handling is $14 per spool. Ships PRIORITY MAIL -

 

 

18 Gauge Round Copper wire .04 inch or  1.mm thick 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   $9 Shipping & Handling is $3 per spool Ships 1st CLASS MAIL 2 or more ships PRIORITY MAIL   -

200 foot spool $24 Shipping & handling is $9 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL -

1000 foot spool $78 Shipping & handling is $14 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL -

 

16 Gauge Round Copper wire   .051 inch thickness or 1.27 mm thick 16 gauge thickness*

SAMPLE $3 including shipping by 1st class mail Sample is 16 inch long approximately

40 foot coil  $12 Shipping & Handling is $4. per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

160 feet coiled for $37 Shipping & Handling is $9 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

625 foot spool $78 Shipping & Handling is $14 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL -

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14 Gauge Round Copper wire .064 inch thickness or 1.6 mm thick   14 gauge thickness*

SAMPLE $3 including shipping by 1st class mail Sample is 14 inch long approximately

25 foot coil $12 Shipping & Handling is $4. per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

125 feet coiled for $37 Shipping & Handling is $9 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

400 foot spool $78 Shipping & Handling is $14 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

12 Gauge Round Copper wire .081 inch  2.mm A bit thicker than a standard wire coat hanger   Lb 12 gauge thickness*

SAMPLE $3 including shipping by 1st class mail Sample is 12 inch long approximately

15 foot coil for $14 Shipping & Handling is $4.80 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

60 feet coiled for $36 Shipping & Handling is $9 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

250 foot spoolr  $78 Shipping & Handling is $14 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

Round Copper wire 10 Gauge .102 inch  2.6mm 31. 10 gauge thickness*

SAMPLE $3 including shipping by 1st class mail Sample is 10 inch long approximately

10 foot coil $18 Shipping & Handling is $4.80 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

40 feet coiled $46 Shipping & Handling is $11 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

150 feet $98 Shipping & Handling is $16 per 150 feet Ships PRIORITY MAIL -

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Round Copper wire 8 Gauge .128 inch 3.26mm   2 8 gauge thickness*

SAMPLE $3 including shipping by 1st class mail Sample is 8 inch long approximately

10 foot coil for $21 Shipping & Handling is $4.80 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

40 feet coiled for $49 Shipping & Handling is $11 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

120 feet coiled $116 Shipped in 3 coils Shipping & Handling is $12 per 120 feet - Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

Round Copper wire 6 Gauge  .162 inch 4.1mm 12.6 ft to lb . 6 gauge thickness*

SAMPLE $3 including shipping by 1st class mail Sample is 6 inch long approximately

6 foot coil for $18 Shipping & Handling is $4.80 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

24 feet coiled for $54 Shipping & Handling is $9 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

72 foot coiled $144 comes in 3 coils Shipping & Handling is $12 per 72 feet Ships PRIORITY MAIL

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Round Copper wire 4 Gauge AWG  .204 inch or 5.189 mm Approximately Heavy Wire & Very thick. .For large sculptures & armatures 4 gauge thickness*

Heavy Wire & Very thick   Although medium soft it is stiffer than 6 gauge & it holds its shape well. Cuts best with a saw or bolt cutter (a large wire cutter with difficulty) SAMPLE $4 including shipping by 1st class mail Sample is 4 inch long approximately

6 foot coil for $21 Shipping & Handling is $4.80 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

24 feet coiled for $68 Shipping & Handling is $12 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

48 feet coiled for $124 Ships in two coils Shipping & Handling is $14 per 48 feet Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

Round Copper wire 2 Gauge Awg Approximately  .25 inch or 6.4 mm   Heavy Wire & Very thick. OUR THICKEST COPPER WIRE .For large sculptures & armatures 2 gauge thickness*

Heavy Wire & Very thick   Although medium soft the thickness makes it stifferbut it holds its shape well. Cuts best with a saw or bolt cutter (cuts with a large wire cutter with difficulty) SAMPLE $4 including shipping by 1st class mail Sample is a little over 2 inch long

4 foot coil for $28 Shipping & Handling is $6 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

16 feet coiled $84 Shipping & Handling is $12 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

32 feet coiled $129 Shipping & Handling is $14 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

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SQUARE COPPER WIRE:

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

SQUARE Copper Wire  14 gauge approximately .064 inch thick or 1.6mm     14 gauge thickness approximately*

Half hard: It is stiffer than our round copper of the same gauge wire & holds its shape better when bent. Can be softened with a torch. Ideal for jewelry   SAMPLE $3 includes shipping by first class mail Sample is 14 inch long approximately

18 foot coil  $18 Shipping & Handling is $3 per coil Ships 1st CLASS MAIL 2 or more ships PRIORITY MAIL

80 foot spool $48 Shipping & Handling is $9 per spool Ships priority mail

 

SQUARE Copper Wire  12 gauge approximately .081 inch thick or 2 mm 12 gauge thickness approximately*

Half hard: It is stiffer than our round copper of the same gauge wire & holds its shape better when bent. Can be softened with a torch. Ideal for jewelry SAMPLE $4 includes shipping by first class mail Sample is 12 inch long approximately

12 foot coil  $18 Shipping & Handling is $4 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

50 foot spool  $48 Shipping & Handling is $9 per spool Ships priority mail Spools of this are Temporairily out of stock please check back July 7 2009

 

SQUARE Copper Wire  10 Gauge .102 inch  2.6mm 31. 10 gauge thickness*

Half hard: It is stiffer than our round copper of the same gauge wire & holds its shape better when bent. Can be softened with a torch. Ideal for jewelry SAMPLE $4 includes shipping by first class mail Sample is 10 inch long approximately

8 foot coil  $18 Shipping & Handling is $4 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

32 foot spool  $48 Shipping & Handling is $9 per spool Ships priority mail

HALF ROUND COPPER WIRE:

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

HALF ROUND Copper Wire  12 gauge Wide approximately .081 inch or 2 mm Wide by .04 or 1mm High   12 gauge width approximately*

Soft but It is stiffer than our round copper of the same gauge wire & holds its shape better when bent. Ideal for jewelry SAMPLE $4 includes shipping by first class mail Sample is 12 inch long approximately

14 foot coil  $18 Shipping & Handling is $4 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

80 foot spool  $48 Shipping & Handling is $9 per spool Ships priority mail

 

HALF Round Copper wire 10 Gauge Approximately .102 inch /  2.6mm wide by .051 inch / 1.3 mm High   31. 10 gauge half round width*

SAMPLE $4 including shipping by 1st class mail Sample is 10 inch long approximately

9 feet coiled $14 Shipping & Handling is $4.00 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

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HALF Round Copper wire 8 Gauge Approximately .128 inch / 3.26mm wide by .064 inch / 1.62mm HIGH   2 8 gauge half round width*

SAMPLE $4 including shipping by 1st class mail Sample is 8 inch long approximately

6 feet coiled for $14 Shipping & Handling is $4 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

HALF Round Copper wire 6 Gauge Approximately  .162 inch / 4.1mm Wide by .081 iinch /   2.05 mm HIGH 12.6 ft to lb . 6 gauge half round width*

SAMPLE $4 including shipping by 1st class mail Sample is 6 inch long approximately

3 feet coiled for $14 Shipping & Handling is $4 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

*Gauge Lines above show approximate gauge thickness for wire for comparison and may not appear correctly on all screens. Gauges listed are AWG or average wire gauge and are approximate to gauge size stated (within a few hundredths of an inch) 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. Prices and available stock subject to change without notice.

 

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

 

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 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:$6 Plus $2 shipping by first class mail. 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) Mini Diagonal Wire Cutter: $6 Plus $2 shipping by first class mail.       The Mini Wire End FLUSH Cutter is used to cut a square cut from the end of a wire. It is great 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) Mini Wire End Cutter: $6 Plus $2 shipping by first class 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!   Three Mini Tools above for $16 Plus $4 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 cuttter 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.     The Medium Diagonal wire cutter $12 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 mediumthick 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 $12 Plus $3 shipping by FIRST CLASS MAIL- may vary slightly in appearance from photo.   See our information on Cutting Metal Sheet and Wire

 

 

 

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 Polishing cloth $4.80 each SHIPS FIRST CLASS MAIL Shipping & Handling is $1.20 for the first and 30 cents for every other shipped to the same address. Ten SUNSHINE Polishing cloths $38 SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL Shipping & handling is $4.80 for -bulk packed

 

 

 

 

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

Our creations using this copper wire:

More information about COPPER CRAFT WIRE Online catalog Solid copper wire for Craft, Armatures, Jewelry, Wire Wrapping & Sculptures   This soft copper craft wire is easily worked & bendable by hand. This solid wire is especially high quality for craft work.      This craft copper wire is solderable- making it ideal for craft wire, art wire and sculpture wire.      This high quality raw copper wire comes in a satin finish which buffs up to a bright finish. See our Quick Polishing jewelry cloth     The higher the gauge number the thinner the wire. Thicker wire is more stiff than thinner wire.See our SQUARE copper wire     &   HALF ROUND copper wire   below.       Order samples to see what works best.Refresh browser before ordering to see what's new! Each spool or coil is individual. CAUTION: Raw craft wire may have sharp ends. Back to COPPER WIRE CATALOG   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 is the thickest copper wire we carry; 26 gauge copper wire is the thinnest. 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 for use by children .   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. (Yes folks some actually ask if they can eat this craft metal!)   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 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 gauge thickness for wire 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 copper sheet & wire: To see what we offer in these gauges click to see our pages:   SHEET METAL       TOOLING FOIL     CRAFT WIRE    RECYCLED METAL    Gauge  Dimension (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   .0014 .0007 thin foil household foil- called heavy household foil very thin foil - standard aluminum kitchen foil "tin foil"

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Copper Sheet	CRAFT WIRE Copper, Aluminum, Brass & Nickel wire	RECYCLED SHEET Copper , Brass & Aluminum
TOOLING METAL FOIL Copper, Brass & Aluminum		Ordering Information

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SQUARE Copper Wire  12 gauge approximately .081 inch thick or 2 mm 12 gauge thickness approximately*

Half hard: It is stiffer than our round copper of the same gauge wire & holds its shape better when bent. Can be softened with a torch. Ideal for jewelry SAMPLE $4 includes shipping by first class mail Sample is 12 inch long approximately

12 foot coil  $18 Shipping & Handling is $4 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

50 foot spool  $48 Shipping & Handling is $9 per spool Ships priority mail