- What can I make with 18-gauge wire?
- 18 gauge is a middle weight suited to wire-wrapped pendants, links, rings, simple frames and bead stringing. It is firm enough to hold shape but still bends with pliers.
- Does the black finish rub off?
- The tarnish-resistant coating is meant to keep the color from dulling. Avoid bending the same spot back and forth, which can crack the coating.
- Is this wire soft or half-hard?
- Artistic Wire's colored copper line is generally soft enough to shape by hand but firm at 18 gauge. Use pliers for tight bends and sharp angles.
- How much wire is on the spool?
- The spool holds 4 yards, or about 3.6 meters. That covers small jewelry and craft pieces but runs out on larger projects.
- Can I use it for bead stringing?
- Yes, 18 gauge fits many bead holes, though check hole size on small beads. It is stiffer than stringing wire, so it holds curves rather than draping.
- Where is the Artistic Wire, 18 Gauge / 1.0 mm Tarnish Resistant Colored Copper Craft Wire, Black, 4 yd / 3.6 m cheapest?
- At Blick Art Materials, for $3.99, 47% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Artistic Wire, 18 Gauge / 1.0 mm Tarnish Resistant Colored Copper Craft Wire, Black, 4 yd / 3.6 m?
- Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Artistic Wire, 18 Gauge / 1.0 mm Tarnish Resistant Colored Copper Craft Wire, Black, 4 yd / 3.6 m?
- 15 stores we checked sell it, including Shipwreck Beads, Amazon, Blick Art Materials, Walmart, Plaza Artist Materials.