Add character to your creations with this tarnish-resistant black copper wire from Artistic Wire, perfect for shaping, coiling, and making original and durable DIY jewelry.
Its black color and anti-tarnish coating make it a particularly durable wire that retains its appearance without requiring any special maintenance. With a diameter of 1.3 mm, this coated copper wire offers good rigidity, making it suitable for creating structured shapes rather than fine coils. It can be worked by hand or with flat-nose pliers, and can be cut with standard wire cutters.
How to use this copper wire?
At this diameter, the wire is well-suited for making wire-wrapped rings, pendant frames, decorative rings, or simple bangles. It can also serve as a base structure to which you can add a thinner copper wire to attach beads or create windings. To get started, check out the tutorial on wire bangles, or discover the 5 things to know before trying wire wrapping to better anticipate how the wire will behave depending on the techniques used.
No matter your skill level, technical guides and tutorials are available to help you choose the right wire diameter, work with the wire without weakening it, and select the recommended tools for consistent results. These resources cover everything from the basics of wire shaping to more advanced techniques, so you can progress at your own pace.
Details:
Wire diameter: 1.3 mm
Sold in 3.1-meter spools.
