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18 Gauge Round SS Wire

18 Gauge Round SS Wire

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$80.00at Modes JewelryChecked Nov 10

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  • Last seen at $80.00 at Modes Jewelry on Nov 10.

Our take on the 18 Gauge Round SS Wire

This is a one troy ounce spool of round sterling silver wire, about 13 feet long and 18 gauge (0.039 inches) thick. It comes in half hard or dead soft temper, so you pick the stiffness that fits the job. Half hard holds shape well for clasps, ear wires and wire-wrapped links; dead soft bends easily for coiling, rings and bezels. Compared with cheaper copper or craft wire, sterling is softer to work and tarnishes, so it suits jewelers making finished silver pieces rather than practice work.

Best forJewelry makers forming clasps and ear wiresWire wrapping and linking componentsCoiling and ring making with soft wireSmall silver repairs and findings
Pros
  • Sterling silver, so pieces can be sold as silver
  • Two tempers cover both structural and shaping work
  • Round profile suits wrapping, coiling and loops
  • About 13 feet per ounce gives room for several small projects
Cons
  • Tarnishes over time and needs polishing or storage care
  • Dead soft bends out of shape under load
  • Half hard is harder to bend into tight curves by hand
  • One ounce runs out quickly on larger pieces

18 Gauge Round SS Wire prices at every store

  • Modes JewelryNew

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    $80.00Checked Nov 10
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About the 18 Gauge Round SS Wire

This is round sterling silver wire in 18 gauge, measuring 0.039 inches thick. It comes on a spool.

Each spool holds one troy ounce, which is approximately 13 feet of wire. The wire is available in Half Hard or Dead Soft temper.

Material
Sterling silver
Shape
Round
Gauge
18 gauge
Thickness
0.039 inches
Temper
Half Hard or Dead Soft
Weight
1 troy ounce per spool
Length
Approximately 13 feet per spool

Questions and answers

What is the difference between half hard and dead soft?
Dead soft bends with almost no resistance, which suits coiling, rings and bezels. Half hard is springier and holds its shape, which suits clasps, ear wires and components that take stress.
How much wire is on one spool?
One troy ounce, which works out to roughly 13 feet of 18 gauge round wire.
What can 18 gauge wire be used for?
It is thick enough for clasps, ear wires, bangles and sturdy links, and still workable by hand for wire wrapping. Finer work like delicate chain usually calls for 20 to 22 gauge.
Is this fine silver or sterling silver?
It is sterling silver, which is 92.5 percent silver alloyed for strength. Fine silver is softer and tarnishes less but bends more easily.
Will it tarnish?
Yes. Sterling silver tarnishes when exposed to air and moisture. Store finished pieces in airtight bags and polish with a silver cloth.
Can I solder it?
Yes, sterling silver wire solders with silver solder. Dead soft wire is easier to shape before soldering; half hard holds position better during the joint.
Where is the 18 Gauge Round SS Wire cheapest?
At Modes Jewelry, for $80.00, as of our latest check.

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