beading wire (for jewelry making)?

05 Mar 2010

5 Mar, 2010 wire jewelry making

is it flexible? or is it firm? im looking for a strong jewelry wire that can be made into a ring and not be bent easily. thanks!

Wires come in different gauges that will give you an indication of how easily bent it is. The gauge determines the size of the wire, but the material will also impact the flexibility. You can also treat a very thin wire the same way you spin threads together to create a rope. Twist or braid several of your wires together and it will be much stronger.

Keep in mind though that most rings you can buy are actually forged and bent into the appropriate shape while still hot. They harden and strengthen as they cool. Some metals are more malleable, but they will still be much stronger than anything you can make at home out of wire.

Check out your local Michael’s or AC Moore

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3 Responses

lucky
2010 Mar 06 1

Try the bead store in your town they have the strong wire or i use soft flex wire
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Tina
2010 Mar 06 2

memory wire works very well. It is firm, but holds its shape well, but normal craft priers wont cut it, you need like tool box pliers
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Liz
2010 Mar 06 3

Wires come in different gauges that will give you an indication of how easily bent it is. The gauge determines the size of the wire, but the material will also impact the flexibility. You can also treat a very thin wire the same way you spin threads together to create a rope. Twist or braid several of your wires together and it will be much stronger.

Keep in mind though that most rings you can buy are actually forged and bent into the appropriate shape while still hot. They harden and strengthen as they cool. Some metals are more malleable, but they will still be much stronger than anything you can make at home out of wire.

Check out your local Michael’s or AC Moore
References :

Jewelry Making