Dade City FL 33523   Our Complete craft metal catalog for quick online ordering: JEWELRY WIRE: Jewelers Bronze Wire Gold Color    NICKEL SILVER WIRE   ALUMINUM WIRE    COPPER WIRE COPPER SHEET METAL Jewelers Bronze & Brass Sheet   ALUMINUM SHEET  THIN SHEET METAL Foil:     TOOLS & SUPPLIES  RECYCLED & VINTAGE METALS SALES & SAMPLE SETS How to SOLDER BOOKLET

Jewelry Wire High quality wire made especially for jewelery & craft Save up to 50% (or more) on our longer wholesale spools.  Jewelers Bronze Wire:     This Gold Colored Wire is a high quality blend of metals created especially for jewelry making & beading. See our Jewelers Bronze WIRE     Nickel Silver Wire Nickel Silver wire is a high quality blend of metals created especially for jewelry making sculpture & craft that resembles sterling silver. It is strong for beading.  See our NICKEL SILVER JEWELERS WIRE     Aluminum Wire This high quality pure aluminum wire is ideal for lightweight jewelry. It is inexpensive and comes in very soft or stiff . See our ALUMINUM WIRE for Jewelry  Copper Wire This solid wire is of high quality for jewelry & beading. It comes in round, square & half round.  See our COPPER JEWELRY WIRE   Order samples with free shipping Below Order now for Fast Shipping..

CRAFT METAL SUPPLIES FOR 25 YEARS   Instant Answers on Ordering & Metal   Metal & Crafting information       Order securely through our cart   E-MAIL US    Reminder: Bookmark the Whimsie Studio Supply in Favorites   Updated July 14 2010

Jewelers Bronze Jewelry Wire- Gold colored       This solid  round Jewelers Bronze Wire is a high quality blend of metals created to resemble gold for jewelry and craft.  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    It matches our Jeweler's BRONZE SHEET.  It is also known as Rich Low Brass Wire & Merlin's Gold   This wire is stiffer than the same gauge in copper and aluminum.More about Brass & Bronze wire SEE OUR NEW SQUARE BRASS WIRE below       Order samples to see what works best. Brass Wire Sample set

Thin Jewelers' Bronze Wire 26 Gauge .016 inch or .40 mm thick 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  $18 Shipping is $2 per spool by 1st class mail upgrade shipping

1200 foot spool  $62 Shipping is $4 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 $16 Shipping is $2 per spool by 1st class mail upgrade shipping

800 foot spool  $54 Shipping is $4 per spool By PRIORITY MAIL

4000 feet spooled  $136   Shipping & Handling is $9 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

 

Jewelers Bronze Wire  20 gauge .032 inch or .80mm thick  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 $2 per spool by 1st class mail upgrade shipping

300 foot spool  $48 Shipping is $4 per spool By PRIORITY MAIL

1500 feet spooled  $132 Shipping & Handling is $9 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

Jewelers Bronze Wire 18 Gauge .04 inch  1.mm 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 $2 per spool by 1st class mail upgrade shipping

200 foot spool   $48 Shipping is $4 per spool By PRIORITY MAIL

1000 feet spooled  $132 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 per coil By PRIORITY MAIL

120 feet coiled  $42   Shipping is $6 per coil By PRIORITY MAIL

650 foot spool $124 Shipping & Handling is $9 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL

SCROLL DOWN FOR THICKER WIRE

 

Jewelers' Bronze Wire 14 Gauge .064 inch thickness or 1.6 mm thick 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 per coil By PRIORITY MAIL

100 feet coiled $56   Shipping is $6 per coil By PRIORITY MAIL

400 foot Spool $124 Shipping & Handling is $9 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

 

Jewelers' Bronze Wire 12 Gauge .081 inch  2.mm 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 per coil By PRIORITY MAIL

75 foot coil $64 Shipping is $6 per coil By PRIORITY MAIL

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

 

Jewelers' Bronze Wire (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

This 10 gauge is VERY STIFF WIRE DUE to its temper and thickness Order a sample if in doubt. Can be softened with a torch. SAMPLE $3 Includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping Sample is 10 inch long approximately

5 foot coil $12 Shipping is $3 per coil By PRIORITY MAIL

20 feet coiled $36 Shipping is $6 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 $16 Shipping is $3 per coil By PRIORITY MAIL

20 feet coiled for $46 Shipping is $6 per coil Ships PRIORITY MAIL

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  .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 $21   Shipping is $4.80 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  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 $17 Shipping is $2 per coil By PRIORITY MAIL

320 foot spool $78 Shipping & Handling is $4 per spool Ships PRIORITY MAIL

*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

 

 

Jewelers Bronze Wire Sample set of 11: Sample set of each of the gauges of round bronze wire we offer 6, 8,10,12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24 & 26 Gauges - plus 21 gauge square. (this alloy of brass is also known as rich low brass and Merlin's gold ) Sample Set of 11 $29 set     includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL Length of samples are shown for individually listed samples. Photo does not show size of samples shipped.

Nickel Silver Wire   This wire is a blend of metals was especially created to look like silver for jewelry making.   Although there is no silver in it, it is difficult to tell the difference from silver, other than it tarnishes less than silver and its stiffness makes it hold its shape better. This wire is is strong for beading.   This Medium Soft bare wire is the softest this wire comes in, it is relatively bendable. The thicker gauges are more stiff and requires some hand strength to bend.   This high quality raw wire comes in a satin finish which buffs up to a bright finish. More about NICKEL wire   Order samples to see what works best. Sample set of Nickel Silver Wire:

Silver Colored  NICKEL Jewelry Wire 26 Gauge .016 inch .40 mm Very Fine thin wire Very strong-Ideal for bead stringing and fine jewelry work.   approximate 26 gauge thickness, may not appear correctly on all screens*More About thickness

SAMPLE $3 Price includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping   Sample is 26 inch long approximately

150 foot spool  $14 Shipping is $2 per spool by 1st class mail upgrade shipping

 

NICKEL Wire 24 gauge .020 inch .5 mm fine/ thin wire approximate 24 gauge thickness, may not appear correctly on all screens*More About thickness

SAMPLE $3 Price includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping   Sample is 24 inch long approximately

100 foot spool $9.60 Shipping is $2 per spool by 1st class mail upgrade shipping

400 foot spool $32 Shipping is $4 per spool SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

 

NICKEL Wire 20 gauge .032 inch .8mm About as thick as a standard paper clip.     approximate 20 gauge thickness, may not appear correctly on all screens*More About thickness

SAMPLE $3 Price includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping   Sample is 20 inch long approximately

40 foot spool $9.60 Shipping is $2 per spool by 1st class mail upgrade shipping

160 foot spool  $32     Shipping is $4 per spool SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

 

NICKEL Wire 18 Gauge .04 inch or  1.mm thick A bit thicker than a standard paper clip   Approximate 18 gauge thickness, may not appear correctly on all screens*More About thickness

SAMPLE $3 Price includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping   Sample is 18 inch long approximately

25 foot spool  $9.60 Shipping is $2 per spool by 1st class mail upgrade shipping

100 foot spool  $32 Shipping is $4 per spool SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

 

NICKEL Wire 16 Gauge .05 inch thick or 1.3mm thick Stiffer than finer gauges above because of its thickness   Approximate 16 gauge thickness, may not appear correctly on all screens*More About thickness

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

30 foot coil  $18   Shipping is $3 per coil SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

120 foot coil $68 Shipping is $6 per coil SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

 

 

NICKEL Wire 14 Gauge .064 inch or 1.6mm thick Stiffer than finer gauges above because of its thickness   Approximate 14 gauge thickness, may not appear correctly on all screens*More About thickness

SAMPLE $3 Price includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping   Sample is 14 inch long approximately

20 foot coil  $19 Shipping is $3 per coil SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

80 foot coil  $64 Shipping is $6 per spool SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

 

NICKEL Wire 12 Gauge .08 inch or  2 mm thick Stiffer than finer gauges above because of its thickness   Approximate 12 gauge thickness, may not appear correctly on all screens*More About thickness

SAMPLE $3 Price includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping   Sample is 12 inch long approximately

12 foot coil  $18 Shipping is $3 per coil SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

48 foot coil $60 Shipping is $6 per spool SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

 

 

NICKEL Wire 10 Gauge .10 inch thick or 2.6mm thick Much Stiffer because of its thickness Approximate 10 gauge thickness, may not appear correctly on all screens*More About thickness

SAMPLE $4 Price includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping   Sample is 10 inch long approximately

8 foot coil  $19 Shipping is $4 per coil SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

32 foot coil  $64 Shipping is $6 per coil SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

 

 

NICKEL Wire approximately 8 Gauge .128 inch or 3.26mm thick Approximate 8 gauge wire thickness, may not appear correctly on all screens*More About thickness

SAMPLE $4 Price includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping   Sample is 8 inch long approximately

5 foot coil  $19.80 Shipping is $4 per coil SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

20 foot coil  $66 Shipping is $6 per coil SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

 

Sample set of Nickel Silver Wire:

Sample set of Nickel Silver Wire: Sample set of each of the gauges of round nickel wire we offer above: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24 & 26 gauges.   It is an alloy of nickel with copper and zinc was created to look like silver , but there is no silver in it.       Sample Set of 9: $27 set     includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL Length of samples are listed individually next to each gauge sample above. Photo does not show size of samples shipped.

 

 

 

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 PRIORITY MAIL Shipping & handling is $4.00 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.   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 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 $12 Plus $3 shipping by FIRST CLASS MAIL- may vary slightly in appearance from photo.See our information on Cutting Metal Sheet and Wire   SPECIAL Buy BOTH for less & they ship PRIORITY MAIL Both The Medium Diagonal Wire Cutter & The Medium Long Nose Plier $21 Plus $4.80 shipping by PRIORITY MAIL- may vary slightly in appearance from photo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 PRIORITY MAIL Shipping & handling is $4.00 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

MORE CRAFT WIRE: 

ALUMINUM WIRE for Armatures & Sculptures

 

 COPPER WIRE

 

 BRASS WIRE -Gold Color

 

 NICKEL WIRE -Silver Color

 

 

 

 

 

 

More about Jewelry Wire   This solid  round Wire is of the highest quality for Jewelry or Fine Craft work through our online catalog.         This is bendable by hand- depending on thickness and hand strength.     The thicker 12 ,10 & 8 gauge wire is stiffer than the thin wire & pliers will help in bending. Although brass & nickel silver are bit stiffer than the same thickness of copper; it holds its shape better.   This high quality raw wire comes in a bright satin finish which buffs up to a bright finish. See our Quick Polishing jewelry cloth      *Gauge sizes are AWG. - average wire gauge and may vary slightly length to length. The gauge lines shown above are for comparison and may not appear the same on every screen. Order samples to see what works best. Refresh browser before ordering to see what's new! CAUTION: Raw craft wire may have sharp ends.   Back to our Catalog of Brass wire / Jewelers Bronze Wire       Different metals have different properties we suggest ordering samples to see what works best.   Soft wire: This wire is the softest in the metal choice it is easy to bend and work. Our soft aluminum wire is the softest. More about Aluminum Wire   HOWEVER: Our SOFT copper, brass & nickel wire is a bit stiffer than aluminum. This is due to the natural properties of these metals. There is no way around it if you want these real metals. About COPPER CRAFT WIRE  More about Brass & Bronze wire    More about NICKEL wire   We do not offer fake wire: Wire that is coated to look like another because they do not last and often get marred when working with. In addition they are not strong wire and cannot be soldered.   You can paint our aluminum wire to look like brass or copper after making something from it  to have a very soft wire that looks like something else. Automotive paint departments often have all these choices.   THE THICKER A WIRE IS THE HARDER IT IS TO BEND   Medium Stiff wire: is made to bend (but less easily) and hold its shape better. Wire can be work hardened by bending back and forth or by hammering it to make it flatter and stiffer. It will also be more springy.   Metal can also be hardened by heating to glowing red hot and dousing in ice water repeatedly.   Bending wire:All our wire can be bent by hand - within reason. A thick 6 gauge wire will not bend around a 1/4 inch rod. It also depends on the users hand strength.This is why we urge ordering samples to see what works for you.   Once a wire is bent it becomes more hard and will be more difficult to bend again. A metal can be softened when working with it by annealing it: Heating it with a torch to glowing red hot and allowing it to cool slowly.   Wire that is easy to bend and then magically holds its shape: It cannot be both ways these are opposites; some effort is required for this result. Yet this is the most commonly asked question of us.   While when a wire is bent it becomes more hard and will be more difficult to bend again, Soft wire will remain relatively soft.   Metal can also be hardened by heating to glowing red hot and dousing in ice water repeatedly. Wire can be work hardened by bending back and forth or by hammering it to make it flatter and stiffer. It will also be more springy.   We suggest trying our medium stiff wires. Medium stiff wire will be harder to bend and will hold its shape better.   THE THICKER A WIRE IS THE HARDER IT IS TO BEND   Again we urge ordering samples or small amounts to get hands on experience and to see if it will work for an intended project. This is how we taught ourselves over the last 30 years. There is no way in words that this can be related, not by e mail and not by phone conversations. We no longer accept returns of wire if a sample has not been ordered first.   General 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. 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.

 

 

ALUMINUM WIRE	JEWELERS BRONZE & BRASS WIRE	NICKEL SILVER WIRE	COPPER WIRE	WIRE CRAFT TOOLS
ALUMINUM SHEET	BRASS SHEET METAL	BRONZE SHEET METAL	COPPER SHEET METAL	SHEET METAL TIN SNIPS
ALUMINUM FOIL FOR EMBOSSING	BRASS FOIL for EMBOSSING	COLORED ALUMINUM FOILS	COPPER Foil for EMBOSSING	FOIL EMBOSSING TOOLS
METAL CRAFT TOOLS	How to SOLDER BOOKLET	SALES & SAMPLE SETS	Recycled & Vintage Craft Metal	POLISHING CLOTHS

The full content of this site writings, photos and creations are original and copyright protected. (c) Copyright 2010 -All Rights Reserved the Whimsie Studio.

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.