Aluminium Wire

Aluminum wire is a must-have for any hobbyist. It is flexible, strong and lightweight. Aluminum wire comes in a multitude of colors and diameters. Note that we carry flat aluminum wire.

Aluminum wire is distinguished by its flexibility. This characteristic makes it the material of choice for Wire Wrapping or the creation of lightweight jewelry.

At Perles & Co, we offer aluminum wire to suit every project:

• Thin wires (1 mm to 1.5 mm): perfect for creating detailed patterns, adjustable rings or interlacing around cabochons.
• Thick wires (2 mm and over): perfect for structuring breastplate necklaces, wedding name tags or interior decoration objects (wire words, hangers).
• Variety of finishes: from shiny to matte, in vibrant colors (gold, silver, turquoise, fuchsia) for 100% personalized DIY.

The right tools for aluminium

Although aluminum can often be shaped with the fingers, the use of jewelry pliers is recommended for sharp angles and clean finishes.

Pro tip: to avoid marking the color of your wire, use pliers with nylon tips, or cover your pliers jaws with tape. As aluminum is a soft metal, it scratches more easily than steel.

How do I make aluminum wire jewelry? The materials needed to make aluminum wire jewelry are basic:

• round-nose pliers

• flat-nose pliers

• cutting pliers,

• wire winder and other wire-forming tools.

Our technical data sheet explains the function of each pair of jewelry pliers.

Wire wrapping is ideal for aluminum wire. Wire wrapping is the art of winding and twisting wire around itself or around stones to make unique DIY jewelry.

Insert seed beads, glass beads, gemstones or even ribbons into your aluminum jewelry!

Care and durability of your aluminum jewelry

Aluminum has the major advantage of not oxidizing or rusting. To clean it, simply wipe with a soft cloth. Its lightness allows you to create very large earrings that remain comfortable all day long.