Create loops, rods, and small metal assemblies with this 0.51 mm black Artistic Wire—thin without being overly delicate.
With a diameter of 0.51 mm, this copper wire offers a good balance for working with small metal components. Depending on the type of project, it can be used to make loops, rods, small coils, or bead assemblies, while still being more noticeable than very fine binding wire. The black color allows you to create graphic, high-contrast jewelry, and its anti-tarnish treatment helps preserve the surface. The 62.4-meter spool is generous enough to allow for plenty of experimentation and batches of small components.
What can you do with this 0.51 mm copper wire?
Form small loops to mount beads, create decorative stems, or use it to attach elements to a pre-formed structure. To understand how fine wires can be used in a design wrapped around a base, take a look at this heart-shaped ring decorated with beads: this diameter is best suited for coiling and fastenings rather than for the body of the ring. If you’d like to explore more technical techniques, the guide on wire wrapping will provide useful tips on combining different wire diameters.
Its thinness makes it ideal for experimenting with many techniques, provided you adjust the pliers and the pressure applied so as not to mark the black finish. Beginners can practice forming even loops; experienced designers can incorporate it into more complex designs featuring beads, gemstones, and metal structures.
Details:
Wire diameter: 0.51 mm
Sold in 62.4-meter spools.
