Bronze Wire for Jewelry 16 Gauge Soft 8 Feet by wickwirejewelry
4,15 USD
My store is now providing real bronze wire specially packaged for precious jewelry makers in approximately 1 ounce coils in evaluates 14, 16, 18, 20, 24 and 26. (For larger quanities kindly see my Artfire shop of the same name.)
Much of exactly what is offered as bronze is actually brass which is a copper and zinc alloy. Real phosphor bronze is a copper and tin alloy. The color is rich, not as yellow as brass and not as red as copper, more resembling a rosy 18K gold. (See the last picture for a color contrast.) Although brand-new wire has a shiny brilliant finish, bronze ages to a charming patina. This wire is not dealt with or covered so if you prefer to maintain the brilliant surface, shop it as you would sterling silver in airtight plastic bags. Bronze can be cleaned with warm, sudsy water and a soft toothbrush or with a polishing fabric. JAX Brass, Bronze and Copper Darkener is my preferred item for synthetically aging bronze although liver of sulfur likewise works extremely well.
All my wire is hardened dead soft temper. The malleability is equivalent to dead soft sterling silver wire. The 24 gauge makes stunning Viking knit. If you require to work harden it, use the same approaches you would for sterling silver or copper, such as toppling or a leather mallet. Idea: to solidify 20 gauge for ear wires, form a U in each end of a length of wire, secure one end in a drill, hold the other end in pliers and twist in the drill up until difficult.
Bronze can be soldered and utilized for balled end head pins without the threat of hazardous zinc fumes.
I hope you’ll enjoy developing fashion jewelry with this stunning wire and, as constantly, do not hesitate to convo me with any questions.