Wire for Bead Making

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Beadalon 19 Strand Bead Stringing Wire Metallic Silver Color .015 In. (0.38 Mm) 15 Ft. Spool (JW14S-15FT) image 1
Item: 2138349
Model: 11611

Softer and more supple than the 7 Strand stringing wire, this abrasion-resistant beading wire is made of 19 strands of fine-diameter stainless steel within a kink-resistant nylon coating. This wire features excellent flexibility, excellent drape, and superior strength. Available in .015 in. diameter wire in metallic, satin and standard colors. The metallic colors have the rich look of precious metal, the satin colors have a soft matte finish and the standard colors have a clear or black nylon coating over stainless steel wire..Abrasion-resistant.Constructed of 19 strands of fine-diameter stainless steel.Kink-resistant nylon coating.color: metallic silver color.diameter: .015 in. (0.38 mm).unit: 15 ft. spool

Price isĀ  $20.89
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Beadalon 19 Strand Bead Stringing Wire Bronze .015 In. (0.38 Mm) 30 Ft. Spool (JW14Z-0) image 1
Item: 2246510
Model: 11617

Softer and more supple than the 7 Strand stringing wire, this abrasion-resistant beading wire is made of 19 strands of fine-diameter stainless steel within a kink-resistant nylon coating. This wire features excellent flexibility, excellent drape, and superior strength. Available in .015 in. diameter wire in metallic, satin and standard colors. The metallic colors have the rich look of precious metal, the satin colors have a soft matte finish and the standard colors have a clear or black nylon coating over stainless steel wire..Abrasion-resistant.Constructed of 19 strands of fine-diameter stainless steel.Kink-resistant nylon coating.color: bronze.diameter: .015 in. (0.38 mm).unit: 30 ft. spool

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Beadalon 49 Strand Bead Stringing Wire Bright .015 In. (0.38 Mm) 30 Ft. Spool (JW10T-0) image 1
Item: 2246542
Model: 11610

49 Strand Wire is Beadalon's highest quality stringing material available made up of 49 smaller wires stranded together within a nylon coating for the best possible flexibility. It is the preferred wire for professional designers who demand maximum softness, drape, strength, abrasion resistance, and kink resistance. Available in metallic silver color and standard bright color. The metallic silver color is plated in real silver to achieve the look of precios metal at a fraction of the cost. The standard bright color has a clear nylon coating over bright stainless steel wire..49 small wires stranded together within a nylon coating.Best possible flexibility.For designers demanding maximum softness, drape, strength, and abrasion and kink resistance.Achieve the look of precious metals.color: bright.diameter: .015 in. (0.38 mm).unit: 30 ft. spool

Price isĀ  $33.09
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Beadalon 19 Strand Bead Stringing Wire Metallic Gold Color .015 In. (0.38 Mm) 15 Ft. Spool (JW14G-15FT) image 1
Item: 2138350
Model: 11616

Softer and more supple than the 7 Strand stringing wire, this abrasion-resistant beading wire is made of 19 strands of fine-diameter stainless steel within a kink-resistant nylon coating. This wire features excellent flexibility, excellent drape, and superior strength. Available in .015 in. diameter wire in metallic, satin and standard colors. The metallic colors have the rich look of precious metal, the satin colors have a soft matte finish and the standard colors have a clear or black nylon coating over stainless steel wire..Abrasion-resistant.Constructed of 19 strands of fine-diameter stainless steel.Kink-resistant nylon coating.color: metallic gold color.diameter: .015 in. (0.38 mm).unit: 15 ft. spool

Price isĀ  $33.59
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Artistic Wire Spools 15 Yd. Non-Tarnish Brass 20 Gauge [Pack Of 4] image 1
Item: 1717682
Model: 49730-PK4

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home dƩcor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wir e beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Permanently colored wire for myriad arts and crafts applications.Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.Length: 15 yd..Color: non-tarnish brass.Gauge: 20 gauge

Price isĀ  $51.59
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Artistic Wire Spools 30 Yd. Non-Tarnish Brass 26 Gauge [Pack Of 4] image 1
Item: 1717642
Model: 62352-PK4

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home dƩcor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wir e beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Permanently colored wire for myriad arts and crafts applications.Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.Length: 30 yd..Color: non-tarnish brass.Gauge: 26 gauge

Price isĀ  $48.89
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Artistic Wire Spools 15 Yd. Natural 20 Gauge [Pack Of 4] image 1
Item: 1717684
Model: 39720-PK4

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home dƩcor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wir e beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Permanently colored wire for myriad arts and crafts applications.Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.Length: 15 yd..Color: natural.Gauge: 20 gauge

Price isĀ  $45.79
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Artistic Wire Spools 20 Yd. Natural 24 Gauge [Pack Of 4] image 1
Item: 1717680
Model: 56211-PK4

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home dƩcor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wir e beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Permanently colored wire for myriad arts and crafts applications.Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.Length: 20 yd..Color: natural.Gauge: 24 gauge

Price isĀ  $42.49
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Artistic Wire Spools 20 Ft. Non-Tarnish Silver 18 Gauge, Silver Plated (AWS-18S-10-20FT) image 1
Item: 2129900
Model: 70821

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home decor items , paper crafts, gifts, or wire beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.length: 20 ft..Color: non-tarnish silver.gauge: 18 gauge, silver plated

Price isĀ  $21.19
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Artistic Wire 32104-Pk4 Spools 30Yd, Natural, 26-Gauge, 4/Pack image 1
Item: 1717687
Model: 32104-PK4

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home dƩcor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wire beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Permanently colored wire for myriad arts and crafts applications.Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.Length: 30 yd..Color: natural.26 gauge

Price isĀ  $51.39
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Artistic Wire Spools 20 Ft. Champagne 18 Gauge, Silver Plated (AWS-18S-22-20FT) image 1
Item: 2129898
Model: 11633

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home decor items , paper crafts, gifts, or wire beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.length: 20 ft..Color: champagne.gauge: 18 gauge, silver plated

Price isĀ  $22.09
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Artistic Wire Spools 40 Yd. Natural 28 Gauge [Pack Of 4] (4PK-AWS-28-10-40YD) image 1
Item: 2138472
Model: 62356-PK4

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home d cor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wire beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.length: 40 yd..color: natural.gauge: 28 gauge

Price isĀ  $45.12
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Artistic Wire Spools 30 Yd. Tinned Copper 26 Gauge [Pack Of 4] (4PK-AWS-26-TC-30YD) image 1
Item: 2138563
Model: 62335-PK4

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home d cor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wire beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.length: 30 yd..color: tinned copper.gauge: 26 gauge

Price isĀ  $43.69
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Artistic Wire Spools 20 Ft. Non-Tarnish Silver 18 Gauge, Silver Plated [Pack Of 2] (2PK-AWS-18S-10-20FT) image 1
Item: 2129943
Model: 70821-PK2

Artistic Wire is permanently colored, round, light-gauge copper wire, perfect for craft applications. It's easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home decor items , paper crafts, gifts, or wire beads.Due to the special enameling process used in its construction, Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling, and marring. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing.Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving..Suitable for jewelry, home decor, wire beads, and more.Easy to bend but retains shape well.Available in a variety of colors and gauges.length: 20 ft..Color: non-tarnish silver.gauge: 18 gauge, silver plated

Price isĀ  $36.37
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Artistic Wire Dispenser Packs Tarnish Resistant Silver Plate 18 Gauge 4 Yd. [Pack Of 3] (3PK-AWD-18S-10-04YD) image 1
Item: 2129945
Model: 62336-PK3

Artistic Wire is ideal for jewelry, beading, arts, crafts, scrapbooking, home decor and more! These handy dispenser packs contain tarnish resistant, silver plated wire and are available in various gauges and lengths..Tarnish resistant, silver plated wire.Available in various gauges and lengths.material: Tarnish Resistant Silver Plate.gauge: 18 gauge.length: 4 yd.

Price isĀ  $29.2
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About Wire for Bead Making

Wire for bead making is an essential component for jewelry designers and crafters, providing the foundation for creating beautiful and durable pieces. Available in various materials, gauges, and finishes, this wire allows for versatility in design, enabling artists to express their creativity through unique beadwork.

Whether you're stringing beads, creating intricate wire-wrapped designs, or constructing multi-strand pieces, the right wire can make all the difference. It is crucial to choose wire that complements your beads and fits the intended style of your jewelry, ensuring both functionality and aesthetic appeal.

When selecting wire for bead making, consider factors such as strand count, gauge thickness, and material type. Higher strand counts typically offer greater flexibility and strength, while different gauges can affect the overall look and feel of your finished piece. Opt for non-tarnish options for long-lasting beauty and durability.

Additionally, pay attention to the wire's finish, as it can enhance the visual appeal of your designs. Metallic colors, such as gold, silver, and bronze, can add a touch of elegance, while natural finishes provide a more organic look. Choosing the right wire will elevate your bead making projects and ensure they stand the test of time.

What type of wire is best for bead making?

  • The best type of wire for bead making depends on the project, but commonly used materials include stainless steel, copper, and brass. Each offers different levels of flexibility, strength, and aesthetic appeal.

What gauge wire is suitable for bead stringing?

  • For bead stringing, a gauge between 20 and 26 is typically recommended. Thicker gauges provide more strength, while thinner gauges allow for more intricate designs and flexibility.

Can I use regular wire for bead making?

  • While you can use regular wire, it's best to choose wire specifically designed for bead making to ensure durability and ease of use. Specialty wires are often more flexible and resistant to tarnishing.

How much wire do I need for bead making?

  • The amount of wire needed depends on the complexity and size of your project. For simple designs, a few feet may suffice, while larger or multi-strand pieces may require several yards.

Is it necessary to use non-tarnish wire for jewelry?

  • Using non-tarnish wire is recommended for jewelry that will be worn frequently, as it maintains its appearance over time. This is especially important for pieces that may be exposed to moisture or skin oils.

What is the difference between 19 strand and 49 strand wire?

  • 19 strand wire is generally more rigid and suitable for basic stringing, while 49 strand wire offers greater flexibility and is ideal for intricate designs and wire wrapping. The choice depends on the desired movement and style of the jewelry.