Add dimension to your creations with this 0.51 mm square 316L stainless steel wire, ideal for fine details and wire wrapping.
Create your jewelry using a metal wire that is both fine and graphic , thanks to its 0.51 mm square cross-section. Unlike round wire, its four sides create visible edges that catch the light differently and give the coils more dimension. Made of 316L stainless steel, this wire is stiffer than copper or brass wire of a comparable diameter.
What can you do with a 0.51 mm square wire?
At 0.51 mm, this model is particularly well-suited for fine details: ligatures, small coils, weaving around a thicker wire, or attaching small beads. It can be used for wire wrapping, but requires more skill than copper wire due to the natural stiffness of the steel. To familiarize yourself with this technique, check out our guide “5 Things to Know Before You Start Wire Wrapping.”
Use it to wrap around a thicker frame, create woven patterns, or add metallic details to a pendant. Its square cross-section is particularly effective when you want to achieve a more pronounced geometric effect. You can also use this tutorial as inspiration to shape the wire and create earrings, adjusting your technique to account for stainless steel’s greater stiffness.
Be sure to use pliers and wire cutters suitable for stainless steel so you can work with this wire without damaging your tools.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced designer, our tutorials and technical guides offer tips and tricks for choosing the right diameters, combining multiple wires, and gradually mastering the shaping process.
Details:
Wire diameter: 0.51 mm
Sold in 55-meter spools.
