Glass and shell make a beautiful pairing in this bracelet with handcrafted wire links that are sure to shore up compliments.
Ask the Experts Proper Gauge Wire for Wrapped Loops Q&A
Q: What gauge wire is recommended for making wrapped loops? I've tried the 22 and 24. They are too soft, for me, to work with. Would a lower gauge wire work best? I'm a newbie at this. Also, what would be the equivalent gauge size of a wire diameter of, say, .014 or .015"? I've seen only diameters of wires given, and I have no idea how to determine what the gauge would be.
Ask the Experts Briolettes Q&A
Q: I purchased a string of tourmaline briolettes with the holes cut at the top from Fire Mountain. I want to attach them to a gold filled chain (like a string of fish) for earrings. The problem is the holes are much too small to attach with head pins. I have the 26 gauge gold-filled wire from your catalog--but in a dilemma to get the half-hard or full-hard through to make the twisted loop attachment?
Ask the Experts Accu-Flex® Beading Wire Q&A
Q: Which gauge of Accu-Flex beading wire is smallest? Does Accu-Flex beading wire fray?
Ask the Experts Seed Beads Q&A
Q: Which gauge wire can be used with size 11/0 seed beads?
Ask the Experts Wire Jig Q&A
Q: I'm just learning to work with wire. I'm ordering a jig, but have no idea what wire type, gauge, hardness, etc., to use. Can you give me some guidelines please?
Bell Ornament
Ring in some holiday décor designs with this beaded wire project from Preciosa®. Seed beads strung on high gauge wireworking wire forms the shape and supports the structure of this bell ornament.
Décor
Branch out into holiday décor designs with this beaded wire project from Preciosa®. Seed beads strung on high gauge wireworking wire forms the shape of this holly branch. Add Preciosa’s pearls as red holly berries or white mistletoe!
Crown
Embrace your majesty with this copper crown design. Play with color and gauge variance to draw the attention of the court and other envious royals.
Copper Jump Rings
Tammy Honaman, jewelry-making expert, shares information about copper jump rings. She explains how Fire Mountain Gems measures jump rings and the available shapes and wire gauges.
Bouquet Ring
Create a modern bouquet ring using heavy gauge wire and silk blossoms decorated with sparkling crystals for a stunning bridal look all your own.
Single-Strand Necklace
Marielle Teasdale used fine-gauge wire and her knowledge of filigree work to crate a lace-like effect on this sweet and simple necklace.
Bib-Style Necklace
Play with visual weight in this necklace design containing multiple wire gauges and pearl bead diameters. This size variety creates visual break-up to capture the eye.
Wire Gauge to Inches and Millimeters Conversion
Conveniently determine the diameter, in inches or millimeters, of wire gauges from 10 to 38 gauge.