Is this real sterling silver wire?

No. It is copper wire plated with a layer of pure silver, then coated with enamel color and a tarnish-resistant finish. It looks silver but is not a precious metal.

What can I make with 22-gauge wire?

22 gauge suits wire-wrapped pendants, bead links, simple chains and craft shapes. It is firm enough to hold loops but too thick for small bead holes and too thin for heavy structural pieces.

Will it tarnish over time?

The non-tarnish coating is designed to slow tarnishing and keep the shine. Wear at sharp bends and cut ends can expose the copper underneath.

How much wire is on the spool?

Each spool holds 10 yards of 22-gauge wire.

Can I use it for jewelry I plan to sell?

It works for fashion and craft jewelry, but buyers of fine jewelry expect sterling or gold-filled. Disclose the material if you sell pieces made with it.

What do buyers say about the Artistic Wire Tarnish Resistant Silver Craft Wire?

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 129 ratings.

Where can I buy the Artistic Wire Tarnish Resistant Silver Craft Wire?

7 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Shipwreck Beads, Lima Beads, JTV, Tejas Beads.

Artistic Wire Tarnish Resistant Silver Craft Wire

Best price now

$9.65at WalmartChecked Nov 3

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Artistic Wire Tarnish Resistant Silver Craft Wire

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$9.65at WalmartChecked Nov 3

Compared across 7 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Last seen at $9.65 at Walmart on Nov 3.
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Our take on the Artistic Wire Tarnish Resistant Silver Craft Wire

This is a 22-gauge copper craft wire plated with pure silver, then coated with a clear tarnish-resistant finish and a silver-toned enamel color. The silver plating under the color gives it a brighter, more brilliant shine than plain enameled copper wire. At 22 gauge it is a middle-weight wire: firm enough to hold loops and wire-wrapped shapes, soft enough to bend by hand. It suits jewelry makers and crafters who want a silver look without the cost and care of sterling, though it is not a substitute for precious metal in fine or heirloom work.

Best forWire-wrapped pendants and linksBead stringing and simple chainBeginners practicing wire shapesCraft and home decor projects

Pros

Silver plating under the color gives a high-shine finish
Tarnish-resistant coating keeps the silver look longer
22 gauge holds shape yet bends by hand
Permanently colored, so the surface will not flake like paint
10-yard spool gives room for practice and full projects

Cons

Copper core can bend out of shape under repeated stress
Not sterling silver, so it is not for fine or resale jewelry
Coating can wear at sharp bends and cut ends
22 gauge is too thick for some bead holes and too thin for heavy structures

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Artistic Wire Tarnish Resistant Silver Craft Wire price history

Lowest price we've seen: $9.65 on Nov 3 at Walmart. Tracked across 7 stores since Nov 3.

What reviewers say

4.9 / 5129 ratings

Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 129 ratings, buyers are consistently pleased with the shine and workability of this wire. Most use it for wire wrapping and bead links and find it holds shape well.

What people mention

ShinePraisedBuyers say the silver plating gives a brighter, more brilliant finish than plain colored copper wire.
WorkabilityPraisedReviewers find the 22 gauge easy to bend by hand while still holding loops and wrapped shapes.
Tarnish resistancePraisedOwners report the coating keeps the silver look intact longer than uncoated wire.
Coating wearMixedSome note the coating can wear at sharp bends and cut ends with heavy handling.
DurabilityMixedA few say the copper core bends out of shape under repeated stress compared with sterling.

From Lima Beads

Tarnish resistant silver craft wire
22 gauge
10 yards per spool

In the box: 10 yd. spool

About the Artistic Wire Tarnish Resistant Silver Craft Wire

Artistic Wire Tarnish Resistant Silver Craft Wire is a copper wire for jewelry making and crafts. It is part of a line of permanently colored copper wire.

The copper wire is first plated with a precision layer of pure silver. An enamel color and a non-tarnish coating are then applied on top of the plating. The silver beneath the color adds high shine and brilliance to the wire.

The wire is 22 gauge and comes on a spool holding 10 yards.

Brand: Artistic Wire
Gauge: 22 gauge
Length: 10 yards per spool
Core: Copper wire
Plating: Pure silver layer under enamel color
Coating: Non-tarnish coating
In the box: 10 yd. spool

Questions and answers

Is this real sterling silver wire?: No. It is copper wire plated with a layer of pure silver, then coated with enamel color and a tarnish-resistant finish. It looks silver but is not a precious metal.
What can I make with 22-gauge wire?: 22 gauge suits wire-wrapped pendants, bead links, simple chains and craft shapes. It is firm enough to hold loops but too thick for small bead holes and too thin for heavy structural pieces.
Will it tarnish over time?: The non-tarnish coating is designed to slow tarnishing and keep the shine. Wear at sharp bends and cut ends can expose the copper underneath.
How much wire is on the spool?: Each spool holds 10 yards of 22-gauge wire.
Can I use it for jewelry I plan to sell?: It works for fashion and craft jewelry, but buyers of fine jewelry expect sterling or gold-filled. Disclose the material if you sell pieces made with it.
Where is the Artistic Wire Tarnish Resistant Silver Craft Wire cheapest?: At Walmart, for $9.65, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Artistic Wire Tarnish Resistant Silver Craft Wire?: Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 129 ratings.
Where can I buy the Artistic Wire Tarnish Resistant Silver Craft Wire?: 7 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Shipwreck Beads, Lima Beads, JTV, Tejas Beads.