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This is .925 sterling silver wire in 16 gauge, dead soft temper, sold by the foot. Dead soft means it bends easily by hand, which suits ear wires, jump rings, wire-wrapped beads and metal clay work. It can be fired in place once depletion gilded, and finished pieces harden in a tumbler in about an hour. Buyers call it the right gauge for ear wires, say it balls easily on one end and polishes up well.
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Lowest price we've seen: $29.95 on Nov 3 at Cool Tools. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 3.
Buyers use it mainly for ear wires and small findings and call the gauge right for the job. They say it is malleable, balls easily and polishes up beautifully, and that it is good value for wire used often.
This is .925 sterling silver wire in 16 gauge with a dead soft temper. It is pliable and easy to work with. It is made in the USA.
Use it for earwires, jump rings, wire-wrapping bead projects and metal clay work. Finished items can be work hardened by tumbling for 1 hour.
The wire can be fired in place when it is depletion gilded first. Depletion gilding brings up a skin of fine silver on the surface. Heat the wire with a torch or in a kiln until it turns dark charcoal gray, then soak it in Silver Prep to dissolve the oxidized copper. Repeat until heat no longer darkens the surface. Small items such as wires, findings and stone settings usually need 2 rounds, and larger pieces may need 3 or 4. After the added silver clay is completely dry, fire at no more than 1200°F / 677°C for 30 minutes.
