What type of silver wire should I use to make earrings?
On One Hand: Sterling silver Is Best for Most ProjectsFor most beaded earring designs with visible wire, sterling silver wire is best. Sterling silver is a combination of silver and copper, making the wire easy to bend and shape and thus perfect for projects where you determine the shape of the beads and wire. Most earring designs will work best with a thicker wire of a gauge of about 12-16, as this is bendy but not too fragile. However, thinner wires are best if you plan to combine several wires in a weave.On the Other: Memory Wire Is Essential for Hoop EarringsMemory wire is silver in color, but made from stainless steel. It gets its name from the fact that it “remembers” its shape, meaning that it cannot be bent out of the circle shapes it comes in. If you’re making hoop earrings with or without beads, you must use memory wire because bendable wire will not hold the hoop shape.Bottom LineUltimately, the best choice of wire depends on the type of project you want to do. Use sterling
