Stainless Steel
Discover our stainless steel wires for DIY costume jewelry: bangles, rings, earrings and necklaces. Hypoallergenic, ultra-resistant and dimensionally stable, these metal wires are perfect for both classic compositions and the most creative wire-wrapping projects!
Stainless steel wire for jewelry: strong, hypoallergenic and versatile
Stainless steelwire is perfect for creating bracelets, bangles, rings, earrings or necklaces. Very strong, it won 't chip or deteriorate over time. What's more, it's hypoallergenic, making it suitable for everyone.
Choosing the right wire shape for your project
- Round wire: the most versatile. Ideal for stringing beads, making weekly bracelets, minimalist beads or earring hooks.
- Half-round wire: perfect for wire wrapping, it conforms to shapes and creates adjustable rings that are comfortable to wear.
- Square wire: adds a contemporary, geometric touch to your designs. Widely used for structured rings and cuffs.
- Diamond wire: its worked surface catches the light like a set jewel: a remarkable visual effect for little extra work.
Flexible, rigid and dimensionally stable, it's the ideal jewelry wire for your DIY creations.
Our tip: if you need to string pearls, remember to check the diameter of the wire. It should not be larger than the diameter of your beads.
The finest wires will enable you to use the wire-wrapping technique, the art of winding and twisting wire around itself or around gemstones to make costume jewelry. Very practical for setting a stone or for lettering and making jewelry with a message.
If your stainless steel wire has already been worked, it's bent or twisted... Rest assured, it's still usable. Simply straighten your wire with a special tool or bench vice.
What to do with stainless steel wire
With this jewelry wire, you can create a weekly bracelet or a bangle.
What tools are needed to work stainless steel wire?
Stainless steel jewelry wire is a little more difficult to work with than other metal wires. But with a little practice, it's not insurmountable! To createDIY costume jewelry with stainless steel wire, you'll need :
- round-nose pliers,
- flat-nose pliers,
- a pair of wire cutters,
- a ring shaping template,
- a triboulet for forging bracelets.
Which pliers for cutting stainless steel?
For cutting stainless steel wire, use straight-cut wire cutters. If you don't have one, there are other options. We detail them in our technical data sheet.
Why do my pliers break when cutting stainless steel?
When cutting stainless steel, your pliers can break because stainless steel is very hard.
If the pliers are not made for this type of metal, the effort is too great: the jaws are damaged or break and the wire is crushed.