Shape your jewelry with this 1.3 mm Artistic Wire copper wire, gold-plated with a silver finish—ideal for creating rigid bases and patterns.
With its generous diameter of 1.3 mm, this copper wire is designed for creations that require more structure than a fine wire. The gold-plated finish gives it a luminous appearance, while its anti-tarnish treatment helps preserve its look. The 3.1-meter spool is particularly well-suited for creating a few structured pieces such as rings, bracelet components, geometric shapes, or pendant frames.
Thicker than 0.51- or 0.64-mm wires, the 1.3-mm wire is stiffer and more structural. It is therefore less suitable for the small, tight coils used in fine wire wrapping. Instead, use it to build the base of the piece, then optionally add a thinner wire around it to secure beads or add decorative details. To better understand how different diameters behave, check out our guide on the torsional strength levels of metal wires.
What can you do with 1.3 mm copper wire?
Shapeitinto an open ring, a pendant frame, a decorative ring, or the base of a thin bangle. To achieve uniform shapes, you can also work with a ring mandrel, keeping in mind the recommended diameters for each mandrel. Then combine your structure with thinner wire to create a contrast between clean lines and delicate coils.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced designer, our tutorials and technical guides provide tips and advice to help you select the right diameter, shape your wires, and create well-defined pieces.
Details:
Wire diameter: 1.3 mm
Sold in 3.1-meter spools.
