Jewellery Wire for Jewellery Making & Wire Wrapping
Explore jewellery wire and craft wire for wire wrapping, bead links, handmade findings and decorative designs. Choose from Beadsmith craft wire and Artistic Wire, including bare copper and tarnish-resistant finishes in a range of colours and gauges.
From a simple wrapped bead to an intricate pendant, the right wire helps bring your design together. Choose the material, thickness and temper to suit the shapes you want to create and the beads or components you are using.
Choosing Jewellery Wire for Your Project
For shapeable craft wire, the following gauge ranges are useful starting points. Suitability also depends on the wire’s material, temper and your project requirements.
- 16–18 gauge: Thicker wire for frames, larger loops and structural shapes.
- 20–22 gauge: Useful for bead links, headpins, wrapped loops and shaped components.
- 24–26 gauge: Finer wire for detailed wrapping, securing beads and decorative work.
- 28 gauge: Very fine wire for delicate weaving and intricate embellishments.
Check that the wire diameter will fit your bead holes, allowing room for additional passes where needed. Our Beadsmith Craft Wire Gauge Guide provides more detail about choosing a gauge for different techniques.
Pair your wire with suitable jewellery-making tools for cutting, shaping and forming loops. Check each tool’s recommended materials and cutting capacity.
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Beadsmith Craft Wire - Tarnish Resistant Copper 6
$32.90
Assorted 16ga, 18ga, 20ga, 22ga, 24ga,
Beadsmith Craft Wire - Tarnish Resistant Silver 6
$32.90
Assorted 16ga, 18ga, 20ga, 22ga, 24ga,
Beadalon Memory Wire - Silver Plated Round - 4 Ass
$12.70
Pack contains 4 assorted sizes of Beadalon Silver Plated Memory Wire
Jewellery Wire FAQs
Is craft wire the same as jewellery wire?
The terms overlap. Craft wire describes wire used for decorative projects, and many craft wires are also suitable for jewellery making. Check the individual product’s material, coating, gauge and temper to choose a wire suited to your technique.
What does wire gauge mean?
Gauge describes the thickness of the wire. In the gauge system used for our craft wire, a higher number means a finer wire: 28 gauge is thinner than 20 gauge. Check the diameter against your bead holes and follow your project’s recommended wire size. Our Beadsmith Craft Wire Gauge Guide provides examples for different techniques.
What does wire temper mean?
Temper describes how soft or firm the wire is. Soft wire is easier to bend and shape, while firmer wire offers more resistance when worked. Gauge alone does not determine how a wire will behave, so check both thickness and temper when choosing wire for your design.
Is wire-wrapping wire different from beading wire?
Yes. Shapeable craft wire is used to form loops, links, frames and wraps. Flexible beading wire is designed for stringing beads and does not hold formed shapes in the same way. Choose the wire type recommended for your project.
Is all jewellery wire tarnish resistant?
No. Some wires have a tarnish-resistant coating, while bare copper develops a natural patina over time. Check each product’s finish rather than assuming every wire has a protective coating. Tarnish resistance does not mean the finish is permanent or cannot be damaged.