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Our Complete craft metal catalog:

COPPER SHEET METAL

BRASS SHEET
  ALUMINUM SHEET
THIN SHEET METAL Foil
CRAFT WIRE:
ALUMINUM WIRE
 COPPER WIRE
 BRASS WIRE
 NICKEL WIRE

 STAMPED SHAPES

 TOOLS & SUPPLIES
 RECYCLED METALS:
Recycled Aluminum Wire

METAL CRAFT TOOLS & Supplies

Tools for crafting with sheet and wire.
 
METAL Tin/ Aviation SNIPS
 

SHEARS FOR THIN SHEET METAL

 
 
 
WIRE CUTTERS
 
 
 

POLISHING CLOTHS



EMBOSSING & TOOLING METAL TOOLS
 
 
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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 including shipping
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 including shipping
 
See our information on Cutting Metal Sheet and Wire
Caution: these are sharp. These are not for use by children.
 
 
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 Originally made for jewelry it is also great brightening up craft work.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
 
OFFSET SNIPS
Left & Straight cut
If you were to have one metal cutting snip this should be the one.
 
These snips have the handles offset upwards- keeping your hands above the metal making cutting easier, with less fatigue.
 
They are ideal for long straight & curved cuts especially on larger pieces.
 
They are best quality we know of for craft work. This is the brand we use for almost all our work for 23 years. Made in USA by Midwest Tool & Cutlery Co.
 
Heavier duty than our other snips. These snips cut 30,24,23, 21 & 18 gauges of soft copper, brass and aluminum. Cutting soft 18 gauge copper & brass will take some force (They will not cut thicker plate metal)
 
The grips make cutting more comfortable. They have a spring to return back to the open position, making working with them easier. Comes with lifetime warranty against defects.
 
 
 
Offset Aviation Snip $21 Plus $9.80 shipping & handling by PRIORITY MAIL
 
 
 
See our information on Cutting Metal Sheet and Wire
 
Caution: beware of the sharp blades. These are not for use by children. Do not cut wire with these snips as it ruins the smooth cut & voids warranty.
 
 
Tin / Aviation Snips:
These inexpensive snips are great for detailed work in cutting sheet metal and short tight cuts. Good for small to midsize pieces.
 
They work with 30,24,23,21 gauges of copper, brass and aluminum. (will not cut thicker or plate metal)(Our snip/scissors are better for cutting the thin 36 gauge foil and 30 gauge)
 
They have a spring to return back to the open position, making working with them easier. A good quality starting set for craft work. The grips make cutting more comfortable
 
The red handled one cuts left- counter clockwise- for circles or curves. it will cut straight too.
LEFT & STRAIGHT CUTTERS $14 Plus $7 shipping by PRIORITY MAIL
 
 
 
The Green handled cuts to the right- or clockwise- & Straight (great for left handed people)
RIGHT & STRAIGHT CUTTERS $14 Plus $7 shipping by PRIORITY MAIL
 
The YELLOW handled one cuts straight best. STRAIGHT CUTTERS $14 Plus $7 shipping by PRIORITY MAIL
 
 
 
 
 
Set of all Three Snips: $24 plus $8 shipping by priority mail
See our information on Cutting Metal Sheet and Wire
 
Caution: beware of the sharp blades. These are not for use by children. made in china. Do not cut wire with these snips as it ruins the smooth cut.
 
 
 
Sheet Metal Shears for
Thin Metal & Foils:
 
These shears are great for detailed work in cutting thin sheet metal - tooling metal & foil.
 
Ideal for 30, 36 , 37, 38 or thinner gauges of copper, brass and aluminum. (will not cut thicker metal)
 
The hardened stainless steel blades have a 3 inch depth of cut. Overall 8 1/2 inches long. Quality made for fine craft work.
 
 
 
Sheet Meal Shears:$9 includes shipping by First Class mail
Caution: blades are sharp. These are not for use by children. made in China
 

 Metal Tooling Tool Kit & starter set

This basic set is just right for most projects. (tooling metals sold separately above)
 
The tree two ended tools are in ivory colored high impact plastic.
 
The pointed and blunt stylus are for drawing, the flat spatulas are for flattening and the curved tool ends are for raising metal.Shown above: a work in progress.
 
These traditional tooling tools will provide fine detail. They work with 36 gauge , 29 & 30 gauge metal best. (these tools do not work as well with the thick 24 ,23, 21 gauge sheet metals or thicker) ABOUT TOOLING IN METAL
 
The 10x 14 inch Tooling Pad Of 3/8" Foam is just right for most projects.
 
 
 
This Basic Metal tooling set comes with:
Tooling Pad
Three two ended tools
And brief, easy to follow basic instructions.
 
 
 SET IS $16
PLUS $2.70 SHIPPING & HANDLING BY FIRST CLASS MAIL 
(does not include metal sold separately above or in the Deluxe set below)
 
 
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DELUXE Metal Tooling SET
comes with:
  • Tooling Pad,
  • Three two ended tools
  • Basic instructions.
  • Plus One square foot of tooling copper
  • All gift packaged in a tube
SET IS $21
PLUS $7 SHIPPING & HANDLING BY PRIORITY MAIL
 
  
 
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Tooling metal Sample set of 10 different sheet metals
One each of all of our tooling metals: 5x5" sample each of 36 gauge COPPER, BRASS, & ALUMINUM
and a 3x4 inch piece of each colored aluminum tooling metal in RED, BLUE, GREEN & COPPER TONE.
Plus A 3x4" piece of 30 gauge copper & aluminum and 29 gauge brass- heavier metal for tooling.
 
SAMPLE SET OF 10 different Tooling Sheet Metals: $24 set Includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL
  

 
 
 
 
CRAFT WIRE:
 
ALUMINUM WIRE for Armatures & Sculptures
 
 COPPER WIRE
 
 BRASS WIRE -Gold Color
 
 NICKEL WIRE -Silver Color
 
 
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Samples are listed with approximate sizes and may vary slightly larger or smaller. Samples are non retunable.
 
 
 
 
 

 
RAW METAL DEFINITIONS & TERMS
 
Bulk Metal :   Our cut to length bulk wire for provides what is needed at a good value. Our cuts are generously long & approximately square. We are one of the few metal wire suppliers to carry such a wide range of wire gauges. Wire 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 metal wires are of an especially pure high grade for fine craft work. All of It is solderable except the aluminum. 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
 
 
Gauge thickness shown is approximate.
 
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!)
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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 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.
 
 
 
approximate size*
 
 
 
 
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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CRAFT WIRE
Copper, Brass,Silver & more
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Copper , Bronze & Nickel
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Copper, Brass & Aluminum
Stampings & Shapes in copper 
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