Lots of good info in this video- this would have come in really handy when I was trying my hand at doing a little wire work. I sorta gave up on that because of the lack of info about what supplies I should be looking for. Thanks, Allie, for sharing with us.
Glad it was helpful! We have many more Better Beader episodes that cover a multitude of beading and jewelry-making topics! Feel free to browse! www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/better-beader/
You're welcome! We're so glad it was helpful! Here is a fun wire bracelet you may enjoy! www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/projects-tutorials/wire-working-projects/neptune-bracelet-tutorial.html
what gauge wire for hammering in silver? and should it be hard or half hard? And can you hammer silver filled wire or does it have to be pure sterling silver?
How can I tell if a wire is dead soft or half hard if it's not indicated, especially when buying online? Can the size of the wire be used as an indicator or not?
If they aren’t indicating it online you can ask the seller. I will say though, any reputable jewelry wire will be labeled. They may say soft instead of DEAD soft etc…. BUT most decent wire is labeled. When in doubt don’t order it if unlabeled.
Glad it helped! Feel free to share what you create on our Facebook group for beading and jewelry-making! Here is a great wire bracelet video you may enjoy! www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/projects-tutorials/wire-working-projects/stackable-wire-gemstone-bangle-bracelet-tutorial.html
Wonderful! Thanks so much we appreciate it! We're so glad you enjoyed the video! We have many different tutorials as well as informative beading and jewelry-making videos you may find helpful! Feel free to browse! www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/better-beader/
Hello! It depends on the project or what you are going to make. If you want to make a wire wrapped loop necklace a 24 or 26 gauge works best. If you want to make a bracelet with regular - not wrapped loops - you should go with a bigger wire like a 18 or 20 gauge.
Hi 👋! Yes bare copper wire is going to be dead soft! Copper is the softest metal to work with and u can work harden it by running it through nylon jaw pliers and hammering it! I hope 🤞 this helps you out!!
PotomacBeads does not carry a 19, but if you are looking for a sturdier wire use 18, and if you need a little more bend go with a 20. You can email hello@potomacbeads.com and they would love to help you.
Awesome video! I want to make some jewelry so I’m researching about the different metal wires and stuff. This was the perfect video for me
As a beginner I really need this video. Thank you.
You are welcome. I am glad it helped
Lots of good info in this video- this would have come in really handy when I was trying my hand at doing a little wire work. I sorta gave up on that because of the lack of info about what supplies I should be looking for. Thanks, Allie, for sharing with us.
Great to hear!. You're always welcome :)
Thank you for your help. It helps me in choosing what I want. Great tutorial.
Glad it was helpful! We have many more Better Beader episodes that cover a multitude of beading and jewelry-making topics! Feel free to browse! www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/better-beader/
Very interesting. I learned about the gage sizes a bit when I took a silversmithing course but I never realized what dead soft meant.
Thank you so much for this! It really made a difference when choosing the wire I need for my project ..
Thanks, Allie. I knew some of this, but you filled in some important details that I didn't know about.
Glad it was helpful!
Soooo helpful, thank you!!
You're welcome! We're so glad it was helpful! Here is a fun wire bracelet you may enjoy! www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/projects-tutorials/wire-working-projects/neptune-bracelet-tutorial.html
This is very useful information. Thanks for explaining!
Glad it was helpful!.
Great information, this will be helpful when i purchase my next wire, thanks and have a nice day. 👍💝💝
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What an excellent overview and explanation. Immediately bookmarked it! 🙂
Thank you so much❤
Thank you for this information. It's very helpful.😀
Glad it was helpful!
what gauge wire for hammering in silver? and should it be hard or half hard? And can you hammer silver filled wire or does it have to be pure sterling silver?
Thank you I always wondered about this
Happy to help!
Very helpful, Allie. Thanks!
You're so welcome!
Very helpful video! Thanks so much for sharing. 😊
You are so welcome!
How can I tell if a wire is dead soft or half hard if it's not indicated, especially when buying online? Can the size of the wire be used as an indicator or not?
If they aren’t indicating it online you can ask the seller. I will say though, any reputable jewelry wire will be labeled. They may say soft instead of DEAD soft etc…. BUT most decent wire is labeled. When in doubt don’t order it if unlabeled.
Awesome video!! Very informative ❤️❤️❤️
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your information
you are welcome. Thank you for watching
Ok. So I'm going to be using sterling silver wire so I need the half hard wire right? Since it is a little softer.
Helped me alot thanks❤
Glad it helped! Feel free to share what you create on our Facebook group for beading and jewelry-making! Here is a great wire bracelet video you may enjoy! www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/projects-tutorials/wire-working-projects/stackable-wire-gemstone-bangle-bracelet-tutorial.html
Thank you Good information
You're so very welcome!
Thank you for the video!
You're always welcome :)
Thx
You're always welcome :)
very nice video
Loved it. Tx.
Thank you
Wow happy that i found your video.Very interesting.Thank you.I have subscribe to your channel.😀
Wonderful! Thanks so much we appreciate it! We're so glad you enjoyed the video! We have many different tutorials as well as informative beading and jewelry-making videos you may find helpful! Feel free to browse! www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/better-beader/
For using beading wire which Is beSt gauge ?
Hello! It depends on the project or what you are going to make. If you want to make a wire wrapped loop necklace a 24 or 26 gauge works best. If you want to make a bracelet with regular - not wrapped loops - you should go with a bigger wire like a 18 or 20 gauge.
Are dead soft copper wire and bare copper wire same?
Hi 👋! Yes bare copper wire is going to be dead soft! Copper is the softest metal to work with and u can work harden it by running it through nylon jaw pliers and hammering it! I hope 🤞 this helps you out!!
I am looking for 19 gauge wire... any suggestions? Thank you
PotomacBeads does not carry a 19, but if you are looking for a sturdier wire use 18, and if you need a little more bend go with a 20. You can email hello@potomacbeads.com and they would love to help you.
Mahaloz fo the info
I want the wire