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Nickel Silver Wire Silver colored wire This Solid Bare round Nickel Silver Wire is for hobby or craft work.   It is an mixture of metals created to look like silver , but there is no silver in it. It tarnishes less than silver and its stiffness makes it hold its shape better.   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. More about this wire It looks almost identical to sterling silver, but it tarnishes less than silver and its stiffness makes it hold its shape better.   This Medium Soft bare sheet & 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 Solid Bare round Nickel Silver Wire & Sheet is for Jewelry, Sculpture, Hobby or craft work. It is easily solderable and makes strong pieces.   This high quality raw wire comes in a satin finish which buffs up to a bright finish.It is a wonderful metal to work with; that is why it has been used for hundreds of years for fine jewelry and craft. It is not recommended to use this wire for earrings or items for children as there is a small incidence of sensitivity allergies to it. More about NICKEL Wire & Sheet Save up to 50% (or more) on our longer wholesale spools.    Order samples to see what works best. Sample set of Nickel Silver Wire   Fast Shipping:About shipping & Delivery Time   Rush Orders Prices and shipping shown are only for the 50 states.

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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 $1 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 $12 Shipping is $1 per spool by 1st class mail upgrade shipping

400 foot spool $34 Shipping & Handling is $2 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 $12 Shipping is $1 per spool by 1st class mail upgrade shipping

160 foot spool  $34   Shipping & Handling is $2 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  $12 Shipping is $1 per spool by 1st class mail upgrade shipping

100 foot spool  $34 Shipping & Handling is $2 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  $19   Shipping is $2 per coil SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

120 foot coil $72 Shipping is $3 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  $21 Shipping is $2 per coil SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

80 foot coil  $67 Shipping is $3 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 $4 Price includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping   Sample is 12 inch long approximately

12 foot coil  $19 Shipping is $2 per coil SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

48 foot coil $63 Shipping is $3 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  $21 Shipping is $2 per coil SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

32 foot coil  $67 Shipping is $3 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  $21 Shipping is $2 per coil SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

20 foot coil  $69 Shipping is $3 per coil SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

 

Sample set of Thin Silver Colored Nickel  Alloy Wire: Sample set of each of the Thin gauges of round nickel wire we offer above: 16, 18, 20, 24 & 26 gauges.   This alloy of nickel was created by jewelrs to look like fine silver. It is a mixture of nickel with copper and zinc. These are the thickness of wire most used in jewelry & fine craft.       Thin Nickel Silver Wire Sample Set of 5: $14 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.

 

Sample set of Thicker Silver Colored Nickel  Alloy Wire: Sample set of each of the Thicker gauges of round nickel wire we offer above: 8, 10, 12, & 14 gauges.   This alloy of nickel was created by jewelrs to look like fine silver. It is a mixture of nickel with copper and zinc.   These are the thickness of wire most used in Sculpture, Heavy jewelry & larger craft.       Thicker Nickel Silver Wire Sample Set of 4: $14 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.

 

*Gauge thickness lines are approximate, shown for comparison and they may not appear the same on all screens.

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

 

 

 

Nickel "Silver" Alloy - SHEET: Thick This thick sheet metal is an alloy (blend of metals) of nickel with copper & zinc created to look like silver. It is known as "Nickel Silver" or " German Silver" but there is no silver in it.   It has a slight warm gray color and is difficult to tell the difference from silver; other than it tarnishes less than silver and its stiffness makes it hold its shape better and dents less easily. It is a wonderful metal to work with; that is why it has been used for hundreds of years for fine jewelry and craft.   This Medium Soft bare sheet metal is the softest this alloy comes in, it is relatively bendable, and slightly springy, an ideal weight for pieces to keep their shape.This silvery nickel alloy sheet has a bright satin finish that can be polished or used as is.   This Nickel Silver sheet easily cuts with a tin snips ,aviation snips or saw.  It can be used for jewelry , sculptures and a range of craft work. More about NICKEL Sheet & Wire

Nickel Alloy Sheet "Nickel Silver" 12" wide  24 gauge Thick or .020 inch thickness or 20 Mil     approximate 24 gauge thickness, may not appear correctly on all screens*More About thickness

SAMPLE Nickel "Silver" Alloy SHEET Thick 24 gauge: $4 each   Includes shipping by First Class Mail sample is approximately 2 1/2 X 2 1/2 inches

$21 for a 6 by 12 inch Piece    shipped in individual pieces Ships PRIORITY MAIL Shipping & handling is $4.90 for the first piece and $3 for every other piece of the same

$39 for a 1x1 FOOT Piece        Ships PRIORITY MAIL Shipping & handling is $9 for the first piece and $3 for every other of the same

 

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 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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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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

More about NICKEL Wire & Sheet

 

More about Nickel Silver wire & Sheet Metal This Solid Bare round Nickel Wire is for hobby or craft work. It is an alloy of nickel with copper and zinc was created to look like silver .   It is also known as nickel silver because of its silver color , but it has no silver content. It tarnishes less than silver. (Sterling Silver is also an alloy containing copper)   This Nickel Alloy is The closest wire in strength to Stainless steel we have but unlike stainless steel our Nickel alloy is solderable! And it works more easily. Stainless is a slightly different color- more cold steel like than the warm sterling silver color of this nickel alloy metal.   This Medium Soft bare wire & Sheet is the softest this wire comes in, it is bendable by hand but springier than copper. The thicker wire is stiffer than thinner gauges.   Because of its strength it is great for jewelry and wire wrap. It also can be soldered. This high quality raw wire comes in a satin finish which buffs up to a bright finish. See our Quick Polishing jewelry cloth   The Gauge chart picture may not appear correctly on some computer screens due to different screen resolutions and page size settings.   We urge ordering a sample to see exact thickness and to get a feel of a wire. Nothing beats hands on experience .     Order samples to see what works best.Refresh browser before ordering to see what's new! BACK TO NICKEL SILVER WIRE CATALOG   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.   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. 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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 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.

 

 

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