Wrapit Wire vs Beadalon German Style Wire

What separates them

Price history

• Wrapit Wire: lowest $14.99 on Nov 3 at Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.
• Beadalon German Style Wire: lowest $4.99 on Nov 3 at Copper Centaur Studios.

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Specs compared

What reviewers say

Questions and answers

Which is better for wire wrapping?

The Beadalon. Its medium temper holds shape around beads and its anti-tarnish coating keeps the piece bright. Dead-soft Wrapit copper bends easily but does not hold a wrap as firmly.

Which gives more wire for the price?

The Wrapit gives about 130 feet for $14.99, roughly 12 cents a foot. The Beadalon gives about 32.8 feet for $4.99, roughly 15 cents a foot. The Wrapit is cheaper per foot.

Is the Beadalon worth the extra over the Wrapit?

It is not extra: it costs less at $4.99 versus $14.99. You get less wire, but a coated, medium-temper silver wire that suits finished jewelry.

Which lasts longer without tarnishing?

The Beadalon, because of its anti-tarnish coating. Bare copper Wrapit wire will darken over time and need polishing.

Can I use both for the same projects?

Both are 22 gauge round wire, so they fit the same beads and findings. The Wrapit is better for soft weaving and practice; the Beadalon is better for structured wraps and pieces you want to stay silver.

Which is better for beginners?

The Wrapit's dead-soft copper is forgiving to bend and cheap per foot for practice. Move to the Beadalon once you want wraps that hold shape and stay bright.