Dade City FL 33523   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

NICKEL WIRE - silver color Solid  Bare round Nickel Wire for hobby or craft work:   This alloy of nickel with copper and zinc has a silver color . Our nickel wire is Lead Free.   It is also known as nickel silver because of its color , but it has no silver content.   Unlike silver It does not tarnish much at all- less than any other wire we carry.   This Medium Soft bare wire 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.  Order samples to see what works best.  Refresh browser now & scroll down page to see what's new! This is the May 1 2008 version of this page.

CRAFT METAL SUPPLIES FOR 23 YEARS More about this metal, use & handling. Metal Craft information     Order securely through our cart   HOW TO ORDER Order Help SHIPPING & TRACKING E-MAIL US

 

NICKEL Alloy Wire 26 Gauge .016 inch .40 mm very fine thin wire- the thinnest we stock   approximate 26 gauge thickness*

Very Fine thin wire Very strong-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  $12 Shipping & handling is $2.70 per spool Ships FIRST CLASS MAIL

THREE 290 foot spools for $34 Shipping & handling is $8 per 3 spools Ships PRIOIRY MAIL

only 1 available April 2 2008 20,000 foot spool for $940 Shipping & Handling is $21 per spool Ships PARCEL POST

 

NICKEL Alloy Wire 24 gauge .020 inch .5 mm fine/ thin wire   approximate 24 gauge thickness*

SAMPLE $3 includes shipping by first class mail Sample is 24 inch long approximately

100 foot spool $7.80 Shipping & handling is $2.70 per spool Ships FIRST CLASS MAIL

400 foot spool $27 Shipping & handling is $8 for the first spool and $2 for every other spool of the same. Ships PRIORITY MAIL

only 2 available April 2 2008 12000 foot spool $740 Shipping & Handling is $18 per spool Ships PARCEL POST

 

NICKEL Alloy Wire 20 gauge .032 inch .8mm About as thick as a standard paper clip.     approximate 20 gauge thickness*

ORDER A SAMPLE $3 includes shipping by first class mail Sample is 20 inch long approximately

40 foot spool $7.80 Shipping & handling is $2.70 per spool Ships FIRST CLASS MAIL

160 foot spool  $27 Shipping & handling is $8 for the first spool and $2 for every other spool of the same. Ships PRIORITY MAIL

only 1 available April 2 2008 5000 foot spool $760 Shipping & Handling is $21 per spool Ships PARCEL POST

 

NICKEL Alloy Wire 18 Gauge .04 inch or  1.mm thick A bit thicker than a standard paper clip Stiffer because of its thickness than finer gauges     18 gauge thickness*

SAMPLE $3 including shipping by 1st class mail Sample is 18 inch long approximately

25 foot spool  $7 Shipping & handling is $2.70 per spool Ships FIRST CLASS MAIL

100 foot spool  $24 Shipping & handling is $8 for the first spool and $2 for every other spool of the same. Ships PRIORITY MAIL

*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

 

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

 

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

 

 

MORE CRAFT WIRE:

 

ALUMINUM WIRE for Armatures & Sculptures

 

 COPPER WIRE

 

 BRASS WIRE -Gold Color

 

 NICKEL WIRE -Silver Color

 

 

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Gauge lines are approximate and they may not appear the same e 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

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 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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