I am just learning to wirewrap and am not sure what wire to order. Can you explain the difference between the size and what soft & half hard mean?
A. Wire comes in a variety of sizes or gauges. The higher the number the finer the wire. Wire Gauges 28g extremely fine too small for most jewelry applications 26g extra fine for very small gemstones 24g fine for pearls & most gemstones easy to work with 22g medium fairly universal for glass beads, fits some pearls & gemstones 20g medium heavy great for earwires, clasps or larger beads 18g heavy often good for chainmaille or when you want a heavier look 16g heavy often used as a base to wrap finer wires around 14g heavy often used as a base to wrap finer wire around 12g very heavy hard to work with, seldom used in jewelry Wire Temper Measures the amount of spring in the wire. Soft or deadsoft Has no spring when you bend it. Good for making wire beads. Half-hard* – Has some spring, but is still malleable. Good for basic wirework. Hold its shape well. Hard or full Hard Very hard to bend, doesnt work well in most jewelry applications. Annealing Heating the wire to soften it. Work hardenin
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