Wired wire is ideal for creating costume jewelry, and is generally used towire beads for necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
What is stringing wire?
Also known as cable wire or "stringing wire", corded wire is made up of small strands ofstainless steel braided together.This makes it extremely resistant, giving your creations real staying power.
It is available in several diameters and colors, and in different alloys, such as gold-filled, gold-plated or 925 silver.
Beadalon cabled wire is the most popular, but there's something for every taste and wallet.
How to choose a wired wire?
Wired wire lets you choose the flexibility, diameter and resistance you want for your creation.
As mentioned above, there are many different types of cabled wire, with more or less metal strands.
To help you find your way around, we explain in detail in our article How to choose the diameter of a cabled wire?
How to use cabled wire
To make a piece of wire jewelry, you'll need :
Crimp beads (to hold the wire in place), bead covers (for a pretty finish), flat-nose pliers and wire cutters or multi-nose pliers, a cable protector (to protect your cable from rubbing).
What to do with cabled wire
Here are a few creative ideas, so let your imagination run wild.