What Gauge Wire Do I Need?



What Gauge Wire Do I Need

What Gauge Wire Do I Need?

An often asked question for new wire workers is, "What size gauge do I need?" Wire is sized in gauges. The smaller the gauge (number) the bigger the wire. Below I've listed some of the most commonly used gauges and their uses.

  • 16 gauge: .051 inches, 1.29 millimeters. Very heavy and thick wire. Use with heavy duty tools.
    • Project uses: Wire sculpture, bracelet bases, unsupported shapes, neckwires.

 

  • 18 gauge: .040" 1.02 millimeters. Medium thick wire. Use with regular jewelry tools.
    • Project uses: Wine charms, clasps, gift wrapping, decorations, wire wrapping beads with large holes, chainmaking.

  • 20 gauge: .032" .81 millimeters. Medium wire. Use with regular jewelry tools. Most base metal headpins and earwires are made from 20-gauge wire.
    • Project uses: A good general-purpose wire for making earwires, headpins, and small wire clasps. Good for wire wrapping most glass beads, colied beads, and eye pins.

 

  • 22 gauge: .025" .64 millimeters. Medium thin wire. Use with regular jewelry tools. This gauge is ideal to use when 20-gauge is ... ...

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