Dade City FL 33523   Complete online craft metal catalog: COPPER SHEET METAL BRONZE & BRASS SHEET   ALUMINUM SHEET  THIN SHEET METAL FOIL For Tooling:   COPPER Foil    BRASS FOIL   ALUMINUM FOIL Colorful Aluminum Foils   Embossing Tools with instructions  BRASS & Jewelers Bronze WIRE  NICKEL Jewelry WIRE ALUMINUM WIRE  COPPER WIRE  SALES & SAMPLE SETS  TOOLS & SUPPLIES  RECYCLED & VINTAGE METALS at lower than New metal prices Antique & Vintage Watercolor & Print Supplies

On SALE & Clearance: CRAFT WIRE ON SALE ALUMINUM & COPPER SHEET METAL ON SALE     Pliers & Wire cutters         Polishing cloths       >HINTS ON HOW TO SAVE ON CRAFT METAL   CRAFT METAL SAMPLE SETS: Sample sets of SHEET METAL & FOIL Sample sets of CRAFT WIRE   SHIPPING SPECIALS: FREE SHIPPING: Most Samples include shipping.   Automatic shipping upgrades: >Order any 3 or more first class mail items (non samples) & they ship PRIORITY MAIL >Order 7 or more samples and they ship PRIORITY MAIL >Order any first class mail item with a priority mail item & they ship PRIORITY MAIL   more about shipping upgrades   Fast Shipping:About shipping & Delivery Time   Rush Orders Prices and shipping shown are only for the 50 states.We only ship to 50 states USA   Supplies are limited. Prices good while supplies last.   <See or catalog pages at left for more occaisonal specials.

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Thick Copper Sheet: This thick 23 gauge pure copper sheet is the thickness used for copper roofs - fire places & range hoods.     This soft copper cuts with a tin /aviation snips. It holds its shape well. Order a sample below to see if it works for your project. This raw copper sheet with a bright satin finish is available in 12 & 24 inch wide below. Running Feet or Yards ship in one length. more about this metal MORE ABOUT THICKNESS CAUTION: Raw metals have sharp edges.

 

12" Wide Thick Heavy 23 gauge Approximately .023 inch thick or 23 Mil Our THICKEST Copper Sheet Photo shows Approximate thickness: 23 gauge This is raw copper with with a satin/brushed metal finish, with some ripples and light scratches.

This is so close to 24 gauge- only slightly thicker that we will be discontinuing it when sold out. Thick 23 gauge Copper Sheet SAMPLE : $4   includes shipping by First Class Mail . Sample Size 3x3 inches approximately   or order our copper sheet sample set

CLEARANCE SALE: While Supplies Last Thick heavy 23 gauge Copper Sheet 6 inch by 1 foot piece Was $17 NOW $14   Each piece is a separate piece    Ships PRIORITY MAIL Shipping & handling is $4 for the first piece & $2 for each additional piece of the same

CLEARANCE SALE: While Supplies Last Thick heavy 23 gauge Copper Sheet 1X1 FOOT Piece WAS $26 NOW $24 Each piece is a separate piece    Ships PRIORITY MAIL Shipping & handling is $7.80 for the first piece & $4 for each additional of the same

CLEARANCE SALE: While Supplies Last Thick heavy 23 gauge Copper Sheet 1 by 2 Foot piece coiled WAS $47 Now $46 Each piece is a separate piece    Ships PRIORITY MAIL Shipping & handling is $11.80 for each piece

 

We are temporairily out of other craft wire & Sheet Metal on this sale page;

But see individual pages for savings on longer lengths of sheet metal and foils.

 Also CLICK HERE to See RECYCLED & VINTAGE METALS at lower than New metal prices

 

 

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

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

SAMPLE SETS OF CRAFT METAL:

Sheet metal & Foil Sample sets.

copper sheet sample set:

Copper Sheet Sample set: One each of all 4 thicknesses of our copper sheet : 36, 30, 24 & 23 gauge. includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL $16 set       Size of samples:" 36 gauge sample is 5x5 inch ,30 gauge is 3x3 inch ,24 & 23 gauge is 3x3 inches Photo does not show size of sample shipped.

 

Brass & Bronze Sheet Sample set: 4 different samples: New Jewelers bronze sheet in 30 & 24 gauge.Yellow Brass sheet in New 36 gauge foil & Vintage heavy 24 gauge.   $16 set    includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL 36 gauge sample is 5x5 inch ,30 gauge is 3x3 inch , 24g gauge Yellow Brass is 3x3 inches, 24g gauge Jewelers Bronze is 2 1/2 x3 inches Approximately

Sample set of 11 different sheet metals for Embossing & Tooling One each of all of our tooling metals: 5x5" sample each of 36 gauge COPPER, BRASS, & ALUMINUM and a 3x4 inch piece of each colorful aluminum tooling metal in RED, BLUE, GREEN , COPPER TONE & GOLD Colored Plus A 3x3" piece of heavier metal for tooling: 30 gauge: Copper, Aluminum & Jewelers Bronze SAMPLE SET OF 11 Embossing & Tooling Sheet Metals:    $27 set Includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL Samples are listed with approximate sizes and may vary slightly larger or smaller. Samples are non retunable. Photo does not show size of sample shipped.

Sample set of 7 different Aluminum sheet metals For Embossing, Tooling & Craft   One each of all of our Aluminum sheet metals: 30 & 36 gauge ALUMINUM and one each colorful aluminum tooling metal in RED, BLUE, GREEN , COPPER TONE & GOLD Colored     Sample set of 7 different Aluminum sheet metals  $18 set:  Includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL Samples approximate sizes are: 3x3 for 30 gauge, 5x5 for the Aluminum 36 gauge. 3x4 for red, green, blue, copper & Gold toned sheets. Samples are non retunable Photo does not show size of samples shipped..

 

 

 

CRAFT WIRE SAMPLE SETS:

 

Sample sets of Aluminum Wire:

 

 

Sample set of THIN Soft Aluminum Wire: These are the sizes most often used in Jewelry and fine craft. Sample set of each of the gauges of soft round THIN aluminum wire we offer above: 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 gauges. Sample Set of 5 Thin Aluminum Wires: $14 set     includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL Length of samples are listed individually on our page: ALUMINUM WIRE .Photo does not show lengths shipped.

 

Sample set of THICKER Soft Aluminum Wire: These are the gauges most often used in sculpture and medium craftwork. Sample set of the thicker gauges of soft round aluminum wire: 4, 6, 8, 9,10, 12 gauges. Sample Set of 6 Thicker Aluminum wires: $16 set     includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL Length of samples are listed individually on our page: ALUMINUM WIRE .Photo does not show lengths shipped.

 

 

Sample set of MEDIUM STIFF Aluminum Wire: Sample set of each of the gauges of medium stiff aluminum wire we offer above:9 ,10 ,12 & 16 gauges approximately   Some of this stiffer wire has slightly gray pewter color due to its recycled content but it easily polishes up to bright shiny.       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.

 

 

 

 

Sample sets of Copper wire

Sample set Half Round & Square Copper wires Sample set the half round copper wire we offer 6, 8 ,10, 12 gauges   And square copper wire in 10,12, 14 gauges Half round & Square copper wire Sample Set of 7: $27 set     includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL Length of samples are listed next to each individual gauge on our  SQUARE &  HALF ROUND page Photo does not show lengths shipped.

 

 

 

Sample set of 7 Thin Round Copper wires Sample set the thin gauges of round copper wire we offer: 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 & 26 gauge. Sample Set of 7 Round copper wires Thin: $19 set     includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL Length of samples are listed individually on our COPPER WIRE page. . Photo does not show lengths shipped.

 

Sample set of 5 Thick Round Copper wires Sample set the thick gauges of round copper wire we offer 4, 6, 8 ,10, 12,gauge     Sample Set of 5 Thick Round copper wires: $16 set     includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL Length of samples are listed individually next to each gauge sample above. Photo does not show lengths shipped.

 

 

Thin Jewelers Bronze Brass Wire Sample set:   Sample set of all our thin gauges of round brass wire we offer 16, 18, 20, 24 & 26 Gauges - plus 21 gauge square.   These are the most used thickness of wire for jewelry and fine craft.     Sample Set of Six Thin Jewelers Bronze wire $16 each     includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL Length of samples are shown for individually listed samples. Photo does not show size of samples shipped. Thicknesses are approximate- average wire gauge.

 

Thicker Jewelers Bronze Brass Wire Sample set:   Sample set of each of the thick gauges of round brass wire we offer 6, 8,10,12, 14 & Very Stiff 10 Gauge.   These are the thickness of wire most used for sculptures, heavier jewelry and fine craft.       Sample Set of Six Thicker Jewelers Bronze wire$19 each     includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL Length of samples are shown for individually listed samples. Photo does not show size of samples shipped. Thicknesses are approximate- average wire gauge.

 

 

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.

 

 

HINTS ON HOW TO SAVE ON CRAFT METAL        Here are some hints on how to stretch your craft budget.   >ORDER SAMPLES: The best way to save on craft metal: ORDER SAMPLES before ordering larger amounts and save costly mistakes . Though we try to describe items as clearly as possible..There is nothing like hands on experience. The line drawings for gauges may not appear the same on all screens...use the measurements & a ruler to see the exact thickness. Ordering samples at your first opportunity will assure successful projects. >Buy LONGER LENGTHS- most items are up to 40% less expensive in longer lengths and shipping is far less per foot or yard. >CHECK BACK OFTEN ON OUR SALE & CLOSEOUT ITEMS >CHECK SPECIALS ON MANY PAGES >OUR VINTAGE & RECLAIMED /RECYCLED CRAFT METAL IS MOST TIMES LOWER PRICED THAN THE SAME IN NEW METAL   >SUBSTITUTE: OUR ALUMINUM SHEET AND WIRE are the least expensive metal we offer... It can be painted any color including copper, brass, bronze - the best spray paints are available in auto parts stores- many of these are also available in most hardware stores. This way you can stock one metal and make it in several colors.   >Our Metal Crafting information can save materials by giving a background on how to work metals. Experiment on scrap pieces or samples.   >Take advantage of our SHIPPING SPECIALS:      >FREE SHIPPING: Most Samples include shipping.   >Automatic shipping upgrades: >Order any 3 or more first class mail items (non samples) & they ship PRIORITY MAIL >Order 7 or more samples and they ship PRIORITY MAIL >Order any first class mail item with a priority mail item & they ship PRIORITY MAIL   more about shipping upgrades

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEE ALSO

RECYCLED & VINTAGE METALS at lower than New metal prices

And INDIVIDUAL PAGES

FOR DISCOUNTS ON LONG LENGTHS

OF MANY ITEMS.

 

 

 

PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

prices & shipping quoted are for shipment within the USA only. We do not ship outside the USA

Prices and shipping is for USA delivery only.

 

Clearance , Over stock & Sale items are non returnable.

 

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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 household 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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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
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Sample set of 12 different sheet metals for Embossing & Tooling One each of all of our tooling metals: 5x5" sample each of 36 gauge COPPER, BRASS, & ALUMINUM and a 3x4 inch piece of each colorful aluminum tooling metal in RED, BLUE, GREEN , COPPER TONE & GOLD Colored Plus A 3x3" piece of heavier metal for tooling: 30 gauge: Copper, Aluminum, Yellow brass & Jewelers Bronze SAMPLE SET OF 12 Embossing & Tooling Sheet Metals:    $27 set Includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL Samples are listed with approximate sizes and may vary slightly larger or smaller. Samples are non retunable. Photo does not show size of sample shipped.