{"title":"Gold Coloured Craft Wire","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"0-4mm-gold-coloured-craft-wire","title":"0.4mm Gold Coloured Craft Wire","description":"\u003cp\u003e0.4mm gold coloured craft wire is a thin wire but strong for crafting and making jewellery. Used predominately for wiring or wrapping components together without taking up too much space. This is a good diameter wire to use if you want to coil\/wrap to be seen as part of the design. We used this diameter wire when making flowers on tiaras, as part of a design in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/shop\/tiaras-by-hana-glover-robin-bellingham\/\"\u003etiara making book\u003c\/a\u003e. Twisting the 0.4mm wire with itself makes excellent stems for flowers for any floral designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 0.4mm gold coloured craft wire is very flexible and if bent repeatedly on the same point will snap but it does take some doing, it is easy on the fingers when working the wire. As with all wire it will become harder or stiffer as you handle it, this is called work hardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of the wire is 100% copper and is certified nickel free before plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find that there is 20 metres of wire on the reel. All lengths stated are approximate.\u003cbr\u003e\n0.4mm wire also known as 26 gauge wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese gauges are approximate but if you are buying wire from outside of the UK then the diameter will be quoted in gauges;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.2mm wire is 30 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n0.3mm wire is 28 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n0.4mm wire is 26 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n0.6mm wire is 22 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n0.8mm wire is 20 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n1.0mm wire is 18 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n1.2mm wire is 16 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n1.5mm wire is 15 gauge wire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Wire-Gauge-conversion-chart.pdf\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-143655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Wire-Gauge-conversion-chart.jpg\" alt=\"Craft Wire gauge conversion chart\" width=\"150\" height=\"198\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo download our wire gauge conversion chart pdf please right click the image and save target as..\u003cbr\u003e\nTo view the pdf just double click the image.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bead Shop (Nottm) Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":53588742013261,"sku":"BS00117-1","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":53588742046029,"sku":"BS00117-10","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6274\/0813\/files\/04mm-gold-colour-wire.jpg?v=1774450339"},{"product_id":"0-8mm-gold-coloured-craft-wire","title":"0.8mm Gold Coloured Craft Wire","description":"\u003cp\u003e0.8mm gold coloured craft wire is a substantial gauge craft wire that holds it's shape well. Use the 0.8mm diameter wire for making your own findings. Creating small toggles, loop and hook clasps and small pendants work well with this diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.8mm gold coloured craft wire can be manipulated with your fingers for a short time but you are best using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/shop\/flat-nose-nylon-jaw-pliers\/\"\u003enylon jawed pliers\u003c\/a\u003e. Nylon jawed pliers will help work harden the wire, making it stiffer and harder, holding it's shape better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have some useful videos on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/video-category\/wirework\/\"\u003ewirework on our video gallery page\u003c\/a\u003e or through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0HkQ2BkzPHJiIdWyC1I3Dg\"\u003eYouTube channel\u003c\/a\u003e. Watch how to make your own jump rings, really useful for chainmaille jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the UK we used the metric size for wire, outside the UK wire sizes are shown in gauge size. This handy chart will help you convert between the two easily;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.2mm wire is 30 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n0.3mm wire is 28 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n0.4mm wire is 26 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n0.6mm wire is 22 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n0.8mm wire is 20 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n1.0mm wire is 18 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n1.2mm wire is 16 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n1.5mm wire is 15 gauge wire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Wire-Gauge-conversion-chart.pdf\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-143655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Wire-Gauge-conversion-chart.jpg\" alt=\"Craft Wire gauge conversion chart\" width=\"150\" height=\"198\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo download our wire gauge conversion chart pdf please right click the image and save target as..\u003cbr\u003e\nTo view the pdf just double click the image.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bead Shop (Nottm) Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":53588742078797,"sku":"BS00119-1","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":53588742111565,"sku":"BS00119-10","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6274\/0813\/files\/08mm-gold-colour-wire.jpg?v=1774450341"},{"product_id":"0-6mm-gold-coloured-craft-wire","title":"0.6mm Gold Coloured Craft Wire","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur 0.6mm gold coloured craft wire is a substantial gauge and is great for making your own \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/shop\/eyepins-silver-plated\/\"\u003eeyepins\u003c\/a\u003e and findings. We use the 0.6mm diameter for a lot of wire wrapping, especially odd shaped stones or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/product-category\/beads-and-pendants\/semi-precious-beads\/cabochons\/\"\u003ecabochons.\u003c\/a\u003e This is a good practice wire when learning the basics of wire work. Not too hard on the fingers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed a lot with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/shop\/0-4mm-silver-plated-wire\/\"\u003e0.4mm silver plated craft wire\u003c\/a\u003e to make decorative coils. Decorative coils help to hide joins in wire or to subtly connect two pieces together. These also add great decoration to your work!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur gold wire has a 100% copper core that is certified nickel free before plating. There is approx. 10 metres of wire on each coil and goes a long way especially when you are wrapping with it. The 0.6mm diameter is very easily to manipulate with your fingers. This makes it easy to work hardened but be careful not too over work it. If you bend this wire too many times in one spot it will break but it does take some doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock a range of sizes from 0.4mm to 1.0mm. Have a look at our full range of wire for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/product-category\/threads-elastic\/wire\/silver-plated\/\"\u003eSilver Plated\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/product-category\/threads-elastic\/wire\/sterling-silver-wire-threads-elastic\/\"\u003eSterling Silver\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/product-category\/threads-elastic\/wire\/coloured-wire\/\"\u003eColoured Wire\u003c\/a\u003e. All lengths stated are approximate.\u003cbr\u003e\n0.6mm gold coloured craft wire is equivalent to 22 gauge wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWire Gauge Conversion\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese gauges are approximate but if you are buying wire from outside of the UK then the diameter will be quoted in gauges;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.2mm wire is 30 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n0.3mm wire is 28 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n0.4mm wire is 26 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n0.6mm wire is 22 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n0.8mm wire is 20 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n1.0mm wire is 18 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n1.2mm wire is 16 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n1.5mm wire is 15 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Wire-Gauge-conversion-chart.pdf\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-143655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Wire-Gauge-conversion-chart.jpg\" alt=\"Craft Wire gauge conversion chart\" width=\"150\" height=\"198\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo download our wire gauge conversion chart pdf please right click the image and save target as..\u003cbr\u003e\nTo view the pdf just double click the image.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bead Shop (Nottm) Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":53588742144333,"sku":"BS00118-1","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":53588742177101,"sku":"BS00118-10","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6274\/0813\/files\/06mm-gold-colour-wire.jpg?v=1774450344"},{"product_id":"1mm-gold-coloured-craft-wire","title":"1mm Gold Coloured Craft Wire","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1mm gold coloured craft wire is a sturdy craft wire. This diameter is ideal for making your own wire pendants from scratch. It is a popular gauge to use when making your own clasps like a toggle and t-bar. The copper core makes this wire soft enough to manipulate with your fingers but for too long! The 1mm wire holds its shape very well and isn't easily deformed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all craft wires this 1mm wire can be work hardened. Work hardening happens when you run the wire through either your fingers or a pair of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/shop\/flat-nose-nylon-jaw-pliers\/\"\u003enylon jawed pliers\u003c\/a\u003e repeatedly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 1mm gold coloured craft wire has a 100% copper core that is certified nickel free before plating. This 4 metre length of 1.0mm is perfect for WigJig designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock a range of sizes from 0.2mm to 1.5mm. Have a look at our full range of wire for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/product-category\/threads-elastic\/wire\/silver-plated\/\"\u003eSilver Plated\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/product-category\/threads-elastic\/wire\/sterling-silver-wire-threads-elastic\/\"\u003eSterling Silver\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/product-category\/threads-elastic\/wire\/coloured-wire\/\"\u003eColoured Wire\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nAll lengths stated are approximate.\u003cbr\u003e\n1mm wire is equivalent to 18 gauge wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese gauges are approximate but if you are buying wire from outside of the UK then the diameter will be quoted in gauges;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.2mm wire is 30 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n0.3mm wire is 28 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n0.4mm wire is 26 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n0.6mm wire is 22 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n0.8mm wire is 20 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n1.0mm wire is 18 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n1.2mm wire is 16 gauge wire\u003cbr\u003e\n1.5mm wire is 15 gauge wire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Wire-Gauge-conversion-chart.pdf\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-143655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Wire-Gauge-conversion-chart.jpg\" alt=\"Craft Wire gauge conversion chart\" width=\"150\" height=\"198\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo download our wire gauge conversion chart pdf please right click the image and save target as..\u003cbr\u003e\nTo view the pdf just double click the image.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bead Shop (Nottm) Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":53588742275405,"sku":"BS00120-1","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":53588742308173,"sku":"BS00120-10","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6274\/0813\/files\/1mm-gold-colour-wire.jpg?v=1774450349"}],"url":"https:\/\/the-bead-shop-nottingham.myshopify.com\/collections\/gold-coloured-craft-wire.oembed","provider":"The Bead Shop (Nottingham) Limited.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}