Whether you are making a single wire-wrapped loop or a unique freeform creation, wire is a jewelry-making basic. Use our Wire Glossary to learn all about the different types of wire.
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30 Gauge = 0.25mm.
This wire is ideal for beads with very small holes like semi-precious stones and pearls or very fine wire work. This is wire gauge is not very strong so be careful not to use it with heavy beads.
Dead-soft wire has not been hardened at all, making it the most malleable. It is most often used when a design calls for making several bends and loops. Wire becomes harder as it is manipulated, so using dead-soft wire will enable you to manipulate it longer before it becomes too brittle to work with.
