Half-Hard – Has some spring, but is still malleable. Soft – Has no spring when you bend it and is good for making wire beads. Wire Temper: Measures the amount of spring in the wire. The most commonly used sizes for wire wrapping are 20 to 24 gauge.Ģ6 Gauge – extra fine – for very small and delicate projectsĢ4 Gauge – fine – for pearls and most gemstones – easy to work withĢ2 Gauge – medium – fairly universal for glass beads, fits some pearls and gemstonesĢ0 Gauge – medium heavy – great for earwires, clasps or larger beadsġ8 Gauge – heavy – often good for chainmaille or when a heavier look is neededġ6 Gauge – heavy – often used as a base to wrap finer wires aroundġ4 Gauge – heavy – often used as a base to wrap finer wire aroundġ2 Gauge – very heavy – hard to work with – good for rings and buckles Wire Gauges: In reference to wire gauge sizes, the larger the number, the smaller the diameter of the wire.
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