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Wire - Fine Silver - Dead Soft - By the Foot

Wire - Fine Silver - Dead Soft - By the Foot

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  • Last seen at $34.95 at Cool Tools on Nov 10.
  • Our take on the Wire - Fine Silver - Dead Soft - By the Foot

    This is .999 fine silver wire in a dead soft temper, sold by the foot in gauges from 14 to 30. Dead soft means it bends and shapes easily by hand and can then be work hardened by twisting, rolling, hammering or tumbling; it cannot be heat hardened. It is aimed at metalsmiths, wire wrappers and silver clay users, since fine silver can be embedded in silver clay and co-fired with no preparation. Against sterling wire it is purer and fires cleanly in clay, but it is softer and wears faster, so pieces that need spring or durability usually call for sterling or a hardened temper.

    Best forSilver clay and metal clay artists embedding wireWire wrapping and hand-shaped jewelryMetalsmiths who want a soft, pure silver wireSmall-batch makers buying by length
    Pros
    • .999 fine silver, pure enough to co-fire in silver clay
    • Dead soft bends and shapes easily by hand
    • Can be work hardened by twisting, rolling, hammering or tumbling
    • Sold by the foot, so you buy only the length you need
    • Gauge range from 14 to 30 covers structural and fine detail work
    Cons
    • Softer than sterling and wears faster in high-friction pieces
    • Cannot be heat hardened, so hardening is mechanical only
    • Fine silver is less springy than sterling for clasps and prongs
    • Longer orders may arrive as more than one piece

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    About the Wire - Fine Silver - Dead Soft - By the Foot

    This is .999 fine silver wire in a dead soft temper. It is easy to manipulate and can be work hardened by stretching, twisting, rolling, hammering, tumbling and similar methods. It cannot be heat hardened. It is made in the USA.

    Fine silver wire can be co-fired in silver clay with no preparation: embed the wire and fire. When embedding, rough up the end that goes into the clay with sandpaper. As the clay shrinks, it then has something to grip and hold.

    The wire is sold in 1 foot lengths.

    Material
    .999 fine silver
    Temper
    Dead soft
    Sold as
    1 foot lengths
    Origin
    Made in the USA
    Hardening
    Can be work hardened; cannot be heat hardened
    Feet per ounce
    14 gauge: 4.7; 16 gauge: 7.4; 18 gauge: 11.8; 20 gauge: 18.8; 22 gauge: 29.9; 24 gauge: 47.6; 26 gauge: 72.6; 28 gauge: 120.5; 30 gauge: 208.3

    Questions and answers

    What does dead soft mean?
    The wire is fully annealed, so it bends and shapes with little effort. You harden it afterward by stretching, twisting, rolling, hammering or tumbling.
    Can I use it in silver clay?
    Yes. Fine silver can be co-fired in silver clay with no preparation. Rough up the end that goes into the clay with sandpaper so the shrinking clay has something to grip.
    How much wire do I get per ounce?
    It depends on gauge. One ounce gives about 4.7 feet at 14 gauge, 11.8 feet at 18 gauge, 29.9 feet at 22 gauge and 120.5 feet at 28 gauge.
    Can I harden it with heat?
    No. Fine silver cannot be heat hardened. Use mechanical methods such as twisting, rolling, hammering or tumbling.
    Will a long order come as one piece?
    Usually, but not always. If you need one continuous length, say so in your order comments so the seller can confirm before shipping.
    How does it compare with sterling silver wire?
    Fine silver is purer and fires cleanly in clay, but it is softer and less springy. Sterling holds shape better for clasps, prongs and pieces that see wear.
    Where is the Wire - Fine Silver - Dead Soft - By the Foot cheapest?
    At Cool Tools, for $34.95, as of our latest check.
    What do buyers say about the Wire - Fine Silver - Dead Soft - By the Foot?
    Rated 5 out of 5 from 3 ratings.

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