Bring your creations to life with this tarnish-resistant black copper wire from Artistic Wire, perfect for shaping, coiling, and making original, durable DIY jewelry.
This 1 mm wire is of medium gauge, versatile, and well-suited for both wire wrapping and shaping simple forms. Its deep, uniform matte black color gives it a sleek, contemporary look that blends easily into a variety of designs. The anti-tarnish treatment ensures long-lasting durability without requiring any special maintenance, making it a reliable choice for jewelry intended to be worn regularly.
What can you do with this copper wire?
With this diameter, the wire remains flexible enough to be wrapped around gemstones or beads, while retaining its shape once formed. It is well-suited for creating wire-wrapped connectors, structured pendants, or small, hand-formed rings. For fine coiling or ligatures, it can be paired with a thinner wire to combine structure and detail. The technical data sheet on the torsional strength levels of metal wires can help you better understand how to work with this type of wire depending on the technique you choose. For inspiration, the tutorial on making a dreamcatcher-style long necklace illustrates how metal wire can become a structural and decorative element in its own right within a piece of jewelry.
Whether you’re new to working with metal wire or already have experience, tutorials and technical guides are available to help you with shaping techniques, choosing the right tools, and even combining different wire diameters in a single piece. No matter your skill level, these resources allow you to progress at your own pace and explore new techniques.
Details:
Wire diameter: 1.02 mm
Sold in 3.6-meter spools.
