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This high quality wire is especially suited for armatures ,sculptures and stop motion animation figures. MORE ABOUT WIRE
 
  This solid raw wire comes in many gauge thicknesses shown below.More about Gauge thickness
 
ALUMINUM ARMATURE WIRE see below
COPPER ARMATURE WIRE:see below
 
 
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ALUMINUM ARMETURE WIRE

   This round aluminum craft wire is light weight & inexpensive.
This silvery colored metal comes in a satin finish & resists tarnishing more than copper or silver. 
 
The Medium Stiff Aluminum Wire belowbends less easily & holds its shape when bent.
 
The extra Soft Aluminum Wire bends very easily especially the thinner wire.
 
  The wire below are the ones most used sculptures. CLICK HERE FOR THIN ALUMINUM WIRE
 
Aluminum fastens by wrapping, epoxy or glue. It does not easily solder.    Our wire is LEAD FREE. 
Order samples to see what works best. Sample sets of Aluminum Wire:
Aluminum Wire Medium Stiff:
This wire is a stiffer than our soft wire, when bent it is springy & holds its shape- Ideal for Sculpture Armatures and Stop Motion Animation figres that need to be bent and re bent. This is also known as "Half Hard" Wire.
 
Soft Round Aluminum Craft Wire:
 
 
Aluminum Wire
SOFT
14 gauge
.064 inch thickness
1.6 mm thick approximately
14 gauge aluminum wire thickness approximately, may not appear correctly on all screens. More about thickness*
SAMPLE $3
Price includes shipping & handling
by 1st class mail
upgrade shipping
 
Sample is 14 inch long approximately
50 foot Coil $14
Shipping is $2 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
200 feet $34
Shipping is $6 per 200 feet
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
1100 foot spool $98
Shipping & Handling is $9
per spool
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
 
Aluminum Wire SOFT  12 gauge
.081 inch  2.mm thick
About as thick as a standard wire coat hanger
50 ft Lb
12 gauge aluminum wire thickness approximately, may not appear correctly on all screens. More about thickness*
 
 
SAMPLE $3
Price includes shipping & handling
by 1st class mail
upgrade shipping
 
Sample is 12 inch long approximately
 30 foot Coil $14
Shipping is $2 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
120 feet $38
Shipping is $6 per spool
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
 
640 foot spool $98
Shipping & Handling is $9
per spool
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
For a 12 gauge in Medium Stiff Aluminum Wire click here
 
 
Aluminum Wire Medium Stiff
10 gauge
Approximately
.102 inch  2.6mm
 
10 gauge aluminum wire thickness approximately. may not appear correctly on all computer screens* More about thickness*
 
SAMPLE $3
Price includes shipping & handling
by 1st class mail
upgrade shipping
Sample is 10 inch long approximately
 20 foot Coil For $17
Shipping is $3 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
100 feet coiled $42
Shipping & Handling is$4 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
 
 
Aluminum Wire medium stiff
 9 gauge
slightly thicker than 8 gauge
9 gauge aluminum wire thickness approximately. may not appear correctly on all computer screens*More about thickness*
The satin finish on this wire is more shiny than our soft wire.
SAMPLE $3
Price includes shipping & handling
by 1st class mail
upgrade shipping
 
Sample is 9 inch long approximately
15 foot Coil $17
Shipping is $3 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
60 foot Coil $39
Shipping & Handling is $4 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
 
 
 
Sample set of MEDIUM STIFF Aluminum Wire:
Sample set of each of the gauges of medium stiff aluminum wire we offer above:9,10,12 & 16 gauges.
 
 
 
 
Sample Set of 4: $14 set    
includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL
Length of samples are listed individually next to each gauge sample above. Photo does not show size of samples shipped.
For thinner medium stiff wire click here to see our NICKEL WIRE
 
 
THICK Soft Round Aluminum Craft Wire:
Ideal for larger sculptures or figures- will get stiffer if bent and re bent for animation
CLICK HERE FOR THIN ALUMINUM WIRE
 
 
Aluminum Wire SOFT  
approximately
10 gauge
Approximately
.102 inch  2.6mm
 
10 gauge aluminum wire thickness approximately, may not appear correctly on all screens. More about thickness*
 
SAMPLE $3
Price includes shipping & handling
by 1st class mail
upgrade shipping
 
Sample is 10 inch long approximately.102 inch  2.6mm thick
 25 foot Coil $19
Shipping is $2 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
.102 inch  2.6mm thick
100 feet coiled $42
Shipping is $4 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
.102 inch  2.6mm thick
Wholesale
New lower price!
400 foot spool $96
 
Shipping & Handling is $9
per spool
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
.114 inch thick-these spools are very slightly thicker than the coils
by 12/100 inch-
average wire thickness
 
For a 10 gauge in Medium Stiff Aluminum Wire click here
Aluminum Wire Soft
approximately
8 gauge
1/8 inch THICK
or .125 inch thick
3.26 mm
8 gauge aluminum wire thickness approximately, may not appear correctly on all screens. More about thickness*
SAMPLE $3
Price includes shipping & handling
by 1st class mail
upgrade shipping
 
Sample is 8 inch long approximately
15 foot coil $19
Shipping is $2 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
60 feet coiled $38
 
Shipping is $4 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
Wholesale
300 feet $94
Shipping & Handling is $9
for the first spool and $4
for every other spool of the same
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
 
Aluminum Wire Soft
6 gauge
 .162 inch or 4.1mm -
thick
6 gauge aluminum wire thickness approximately, may not appear correctly on all screens. More about thickness*
 
 
SAMPLE $3
 
Price includes shipping & handling
by 1st class mail
upgrade shipping
 
Sample is 6 inch long approximately
10 foot Coil $19
Shipping is $2 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
50 feet coiled $49
 
Shipping is $6 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
100 feet coiled $88
Shipping & Handling
is $9 per 100 ft.
comes in 2 coils
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
 
Aluminum Wire Soft
4 Gauge
 .204 inch or 5.189 mm
VERY THICK ALUMINUM WIRE .For large sculptures & armatures-
4 gauge aluminum wire thickness approximately., may not appear correctly on all screens. More about thickness*
HEAVY WIRE Cuts best with a saw, cable or bolt cutter (a large wire cutter with difficulty)
SAMPLE $3
 
Price includes shipping & handling
by 1st class mail
upgrade shipping
 
Sample is 4 inch long approximately
10 foot Coil $21
Shipping is $3 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
30 feet coiled $39
 
Shipping is $6 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
90 feet coiled $78
comes in 3 coils
Shipping & Handling
is $12 per 90 ft
Ships
PRIORITY MAIL
 
Soft
Aluminum Wire
WITH RECYCLED CONTENT
2 Gauge
Approximately
 .25 inch or 6.4 mm
It has a slightly gray pewter color due to its recycled content but it easily polishes up to bright shiny.
see our POLISHING CLOTHS
Heavy Thick Wire. For large sculptures & armatures. Although soft the thickness makes it stiffer but it holds its shape well.
2 gauge aluminum wire thickness approximately. may not appear correctly on all computer screens*
More about thickness*
HEAVY WIRE Cuts best with a saw, cable or bolt cutter (will cut with a large wire cutter with difficulty)
THIS WIRE IS FUN TO CRAFT WITH it is very soft yet thick and can be made into all sorts of shapes.
 
SAMPLE $3
Sample available now
 
Sample is 2 inch long approximately
 
Price includes shipping & handling
by 1st class mail
upgrade shipping
10 foot Coil was $21
SPECIAL $14
Shipping is $6 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
Special price good
while supplies last
30 feet coiled was $47
SPECIAL $34
Shipping is $7 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
Special price good
while supplies last
Wholesale
90 feet coiled was $98
SPECIAL $78
Comes in 3 coils
Shipping & Handling
is $16 per 90 ft
Ships
PRIORITY MAIL
Special price good
while supplies last
 
Sample set of Soft Aluminum Wire:
Sample set of each of the gauges of soft round aluminum wire we offer above: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 gauges.
 
 
 
 
Sample Set of 11: $27 set    
includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL
Length of samples are listed individually on our page: ALUMINUM WIRE .Photo does not show lengths shipped.
 
COPPER ARMATURE WIRE:
 
CAUTION :HANDLE WITH CARE , Raw metals may have sharp edges and are not for children. This is bare craft wire and NOT for electrical use. This wire is not for internal use. More on handling & use below
 
 Solid pure COPPER CRAFT ARMATURE WIRE:
This soft copper craft wire is easily worked and bendable by hand- Stiffer than our soft alulminum. This solid wire is especially high quality for craft work.
 
This craft copper wire is solderable- which makes it a choice for sculpture and armature forms as well as stop motion animation.
This high quality bare copper wire comes in a satin finish.
 
 
Gauge is thickness the higher the gauge number the thinner the wire. Thicker wire is more stiff than thinner wire.
 Order samples of our solid copper wire to find what works best for you .  Sample sets of Copper wire          
This bee was crafted in the Whimsie Studio Using 6, 8 and 10 gauge wire
 
Special:Order any 2 or more wire spools or coils and we will upgrade to PRIORITY MAIL. (individual samples not included) .
 
CAUTION :HANDLE WITH CARE , Raw metals may have sharp edges and are not for children. This is bare craft wire and is NOT for electrical use. More on handling & use below
THICK ROUND COPPER WIRE:
 
Round Copper wire
10 Gauge
.102 inch  2.6mm
31.
10 gauge thickness approximately, may not appear correctly on all screens More About thickness
SAMPLE $3
Includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail
upgrade shipping
 
Sample is 10 inch long approximately
 10 foot coil $16
Shipping is $3 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
 40 feet coiled $44
Shipping & Handling
is $6 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
Wholesale  
80 feet $64
Shipping & Handling is $9 per 80 feet
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
 
 
scroll down for thicker wire
Round Copper wire
8 Gauge
.128 inch
3.26mm
 
2
8 gauge thickness approximately, may not appear correctly on all screens More About thickness
SAMPLE $3
 
Price includes shipping
by 1st class mail
upgrade shipping
 
Sample is 8 inch long approximately
 
10 foot coil for $24
Shipping is $2 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
 
40 feet coiled for $49
Shipping & Handling
is $6 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
120 feet coiled $124
Shipped in 3 coils
Shipping & Handling is $9 per 120 feet -
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
 
Round Copper wire
6 Gauge
 .162 inch 4.1mm
Cuts best with a saw, cable or bolt cutter (a large wire cutter with some difficulty)
12.6 ft to lb .
6 gauge thickness approximately, may not appear correctly on all screens More About thickness
SAMPLE $3
Price includes shipping
by 1st class mail
upgrade shipping
 
Sample is 6 inch long approximately
6 foot coil for $22
Shipping is $2 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
24 feet coiled for $57
Shipping & Handling
is $6 per coil
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
72 foot coiled $148
comes in 3 coils
Shipping & Handling
is $9 per 72 feet
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
 
scroll down for thicker wire
STIFF
Round Copper wire
4 Gauge AWG
 .204 inch or 5.189 mm
Approximately
Heavy Wire & Very thick.
.For large sculptures & armatures
4 gauge thickness approximately, may not appear correctly on all screens More About thickness
Heavy Very thick STIFF WIRE
It takes strength to bend
 
It is stiffer than 6 gauge & it holds its shape well.
Cuts best with a saw, cable or bolt cutter (a large wire cutter with difficulty)
SAMPLE $4
 
Price includes shipping
by 1st class mail
upgrade shipping
 
Sample is 4 inch long approximately
6 foot coil Was: $24
CLEARANCE SPECIAL $19
Shipping is $7 for the first coil &
$4 for every other coil of this size
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
 
SPECIAL PRICE GOOD WHILE SUPPLY LASTS
24 feet coiled Was: $72
CLEARANCE SPECIAL $64
Shipping & Handling
is $11 per coil for the first coil &
$9 for every other coil of this
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
SPECIAL PRICE GOOD WHILE SUPPLY LASTS
Wholesale
48 feet coiled  Was: $136
CLEARANCE SPECIAL $124
Ships in two coils
Shipping & Handling
is $14 per 48 feet
Ships PRIORITY MAIL
 
SPECIAL PRICE GOOD WHILE SUPPLY LASTS
 
 
Sample set of 5 Thick Round Copper wires
Sample set the thick gauges of round copper wire we offer 4, 6, 8 ,10, 12,gauge
 
 
Sample Set of 5 Thick Round copper wires: $16 set    
includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL
Length of samples are listed individually next to each gauge sample above. Photo does not show lengths shipped.
 
 
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Brass Craft Wire

Also known as Jewelers bronze Wire
 
This solid  round Brass Wire is of the highest quality for Jewelry or Fine Craft work.
  It is a special alloy of approximately 85% copper and 15% zinc created to resemble the color of 14 karat gold for jewelry and craft. This brass is also known as Jewelers bronze or Merlin's gold.
   This medium soft bare bass wire is bendable by hand. It tarnishes slower than copper.
 
The thicker 12 ,10 & 8 gauge brass wire is stiffer than the thin wire & pliers will help in bending. Although brass is a bit stiffer than the same thickness of copper; it holds its shape better. 
 This high quality raw brass wire comes in a bright satin finish which buffs up to a bright finish. See our Quick Polishing jewelry cloth SEE OUR NEW SQUARE BRASS WIRE below 
     Order samples to see what works best.
Special:Order any 2 or more wire spools or coils and we will upgrade to PRIORITY MAIL. (samples not included)
 
Click below for individual quick loading page of:
 BRASS WIRE:  ROUND   SQUARE

NICKEL WIRE

- silver color Solid  Bare Nickel Wire for hobby or craft work:
This alloy of nickel with copper and zinc was created to have a silver color.
This Nickel Alloy is The closest wire to Stainless steel we have but unlike stainless steel our Nickel alloy is solderable! And it works more easily.
 
It is so known as nickel silver because of its color , but it has no silver content. It tarnishes slower than silver. Our nickel wire is LEAD FREE.
 
It is a Medium Soft bare wire -the softest this wire comes, bendable by hand springier than copper. It is also the strongest wire we sell.
The thicker 12 & 10 gauges are stiffer than finer gauges.Because of its strength it is great for jewelry and wire wrap.
 
This high quality raw wire comes in a satin finish which buffs up to a bright finish. See our Quick Polishing jewelry cloth.
 
Order samples to see what works best. Special:Order any 2 or more wire spools or coils and we will upgrade to PRIORITY MAIL. (samples not included) .
Click below for individual quick loading page of:
 
 
NICKEL SILVER WIRE
*Gauge Lines above show approximate gauge thickness for wire for comparison and may not appear correctly on all screens. Gauges listed are AWG average wire gauge and are approximate to gauge size stated (within a few hundredths of an inch) Our metals are sold only for decorative craft work; They are not tested nor certified safe for electrical nor electronic uses, nor home construction nor internal consumption, and they are not certified for food service. These metals may have sharp edges and are not for use by children.Samples are listed with approximate sizes and may vary slightly larger or smaller. Samples are non retunable. Prices and available stock subject to change without notice.
 
 
Click below for individual quick loading pages of:
ALUMINUM WIRE: Soft   Medium Stiff
 
 COPPER WIRE:  Round   SQUARE &  HALF ROUND
 
 BRASS / Jeweler's Bronze WIRE:  ROUND   SQUARE
GOLD COLORED WIRE
 
NICKEL SILVER WIRE- SILVER COLORED WIRE
 
 WIRE CUTTERS &WIRE BENDING PLIERS
for jewelry & wire craft
 

POLISHING CLOTHS

to Brighten metal

without residue

 
 
 
 
MORE CRAFT WIRE:
 
ALUMINUM WIRE
Soft Aluminum Wire
Medium Stiff Aluminum Wire
 
 COPPER WIRE
SQUARE & HALF ROUND COPPER WIRE
 
 BRASS WIRE
SQUARE BRASS WIRE
 
NICKEL Alloy WIRE
This is the closest to stainless steel we have & it is solderable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prices subject to change without notice: good for only up to 10 days after page date above. Refresh browser to see current information Prices and shipping is for USA delivery only.
Samples are listed with approximate sizes and may vary slightly larger or smaller. Samples are non retunable.
 
 

 
RAW METAL DEFINITIONS & TERMS
 
ABOUT CRAFT WIRE:
Different metals have different properties we suggest ordering samples to see what works best.
 
Soft wire: This wire is the softest in the metal choice it is easy to bend and work.
Our soft aluminum wire is the softest. More about Aluminum Wire
 
HOWEVER: Our SOFT copper, brass & nickel wire is a bit stiffer than aluminum. This is due to the natural properties of these metals. There is no way around it if you want these real metals.
About COPPER CRAFT WIRE  More about Brass & Bronze wire    More about NICKEL wire
 
We do not offer fake wire: Wire that is coated to look like another because they do not last and often get marred when working with. In addition they are not strong wire and cannot be soldered.
 
You can paint our aluminum wire to look like brass or copper after making something from it  to have a very soft wire that looks like something else. Automotive paint departments often have all these choices.
 
THE THICKER A WIRE IS THE HARDER IT IS TO BEND
Shorter wire will bend less easily than long simply because of lack of leverage.
Thinner wire can make tighter bends than thicker wire.
 
Medium Stiff wire: is made to bend (but less easily) and hold its shape better.
Wire can be work hardened by bending back and forth or by hammering it to make it flatter and stiffer. It will also be more springy.
 
Metal can also be hardened by heating to glowing red hot and dousing in ice water repeatedly.
 
Bending wire:All our wire can be bent by hand - within reason. A thick 6 gauge wire will not bend around a 1/4 inch rod. It also depends on the users hand strength.This is why we urge ordering samples to see what works for you.
 
Once a wire is bent it becomes more hard and will be more difficult to bend again. A metal can be softened when working with it by annealing it: Heating it with a torch to glowing red hot and allowing it to cool slowly.
 
Wire that is easy to bend and then magically holds its shape:
It cannot be both ways these are opposites; some effort is required for this result. Yet this is the most commonly asked question of us.
 
Easy to bend is a relative term- it all depends on the hand strength of the crafts person. If a crafts person cannot bend a paper clip then only our thinnest softest wires will work for them to bend by hand. PLEASE ORDER SAMPLES
 
While when a wire is bent it becomes more hard and will be more difficult to bend again, Soft wire will remain relatively soft.
 
Metal can also be hardened by heating to glowing red hot and dousing in ice water repeatedly. Wire can be work hardened by bending back and forth or by hammering it to make it flatter and stiffer. It will also be more springy.
 
We suggest trying our medium stiff wires. Medium stiff wire will be harder to bend and will hold its shape better.
 
THE THICKER A WIRE IS THE HARDER IT IS TO BEND
 
Again we urge ordering samples or small amounts to get hands on experience and to see if it will work for an intended project. This is how we taught ourselves over the last 30 years. There is no way in words that this can be related, not by e mail and not by phone conversations.

We no longer accept returns of wire if a sample has not been ordered first.
 
 
Bulk Metal :   Our cut to length bulk wire for provides what is needed at a good value. Our cuts are generously long & approximately square. We are one of the few metal wire suppliers to carry such a wide range of wire gauges. Wire by the running foot or yard is shipped in one length whenever possible. We use this metal to craft our own creations.
 
Grades:  These solid metal wires are of an especially pure high grade for fine craft work. All of It is solderable except the aluminum. It is not to be used for electrical work.
               New Craft Metal has a bright rolled satin finish. It may have some very slight manufacturing ripples, scratches & color variations.                
 
              Reclaimed -Recycled metal: This unused older metal has scratches, finger prints, ripples and/or dents. Some is shiny and and some has patina from age. It is all very usable at a good price. We use this metal in our own creations.
 
Gauges or Thickness: The lower the gauge number the thicker the metal. For example 23 gauge sheet metal is more than twice as thick as 30 gauge. See below for gauge charts.
 
Hardness: Basically how easy it is to bend or work:
             Medium Soft is pliable yet holds up for folding and hammering. Thicker metal bends less easily than thin.
             Medium Hard is stiff, bends less easily and holds is shape better in larger pieces
 
 
FINISH: Our raw/bare metals can be buffed up after a piece is completed.  More information on METAL CRAFT HOW-TO : Cleaning, cutting, forming, soldering & finishing
 
PATINA: All the metals we offer are raw with no wax or varnish and will gain an aged patina over time. Patina solutions (available at most hardware stores) can be used to speed the aging process. More about Patina
 
 
Gauge thickness shown is approximate.
 
CAUTION :HANDLE WITH CARE , Raw metals may have sharp edges. Rolls and coils are tightly wound and may spring open.
They are not for use by children .
Our metals are sold only for craft work; and they are not tested nor certified safe for electrical nor electronic uses, nor home construction nor internal consumption, and they are not certified for food service. (Yes folks some actually ask if they can eat this craft metal!)
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Gauge Thickness chart & Information
 
 
Gauge Is thickness. The higher the gauge number the thinner the metal.
 
The chart below shows approximate gauge thickness for metal to give a relative idea of different gauges. It is in American Standard Gauge of Average wire gauge thickness.
 
We urge ordering samples to see exact thickness and to get a feel of the metal. Nothing beats hands on experience.
 
 Gauge -Thickness  Dimension inches thick  Dimension millimeters thick

  NOTES

 2

 

.258 inch or
slightly over 1/4 inch thick

  6.54 mm
  VERY HEAVY THICK WIRE .For large sculptures & armatures- cuts best with a bolt cutter or saw.

 4

 
.204 inch

 5.189 mm
 THICK WIRE .For large sculptures & armatures- cuts best with a bolt cutter or saw.

 6

 

 .162 inch

 4.1mm
 THICK WIRE .For large sculptures & armatures- cuts best with a bolt cutter or saw.

 8

  .128 a little over 1/8 inch

3.26 mm
 

 9

   .114 inch

   2.91 mm
 

  10

 

.102 inch

  2.6 mm
 

  12

 
.081 inch 50

 2 mm thick
 About as thick as a standard wire coat hanger

 14

 

 .064 inch

a bit thicker than 1/16 inch
1.6 mm
 This and thicker is Considered PLATE METAL in sheet metal. as in "copper plate"

  16

 .051 inch

 1.30 mm
 

  18

 .04 inch

 1 mm
 A bit thicker than a standard paper clip in wire. Heavy PLATE METAL in sheet metal. as in "copper plate"

  20

.032 inch

.80mm
About the thickness of a standard paper clip.

  22

 . 025

 .65mm
 

  23

Photo shows Approximate thickness: 23 gauge

  .023 or 23 Mil

  .576 mm

 

Standard heavy weight Sheet metal for larger craft work, roofing and range hoods etc. In copper sheet it is 1 pound per square foot approximately.

For sheet metal it cuts with a tin snips or saw

  24

  .020 or 20 Mil

 .5 mm -half a millimeter

Heavy weight Sheet metal.

For sheet metal it cuts with a tin snips or saw

A medium fine wire for craft.

  26

  .016

 .40 mm
 

  30

 .010 also known as 10 mil
as it is 10/1000
inch thick

  .25 mm 1/4 mm
 Medium weight sheet - cuts with a scissors. twice as thick as 36 gauge below, But a very thin wire- not very strong

  36
 .005 also known as 5 mil
as it is 5/1000 inch thick

  .125 mm 1/8 mm

 Heavy FOIL: Standard Embossing & tooling & foil. Cuts with a scissors.

7 times thicker than household aluminum foil.

  38

 .002

  .101 mm

  Medium weight foil slightly lighter than above

Extremely thin wire

   45-50

 .0014

.0007
    thin foil- Household"tin" Aluminum foil- called
very thin foil -
standard aluminum kitchen foil "tin foil"
 
The Gauge thickness lines may not appear correctly on some computer screens due to different screen resolutions and page size settings.
 
Adjust your screen or estimate If this does not appear as one inch.Or see the inch dimensions in the chart above on this page and compare with a ruler.
AWG: Average wire gauge
Charts for copper sheet & wire: based on American Standard gauge:
 
Gauge Is thickness. The higher the gauge number the thinner the metal.
 
*This chart shows approximate gauge thickness for metal to give a relative idea of different gauges.
 
The Gauge chart picture may not appear correctly on some computer screens due to different screen resolutions and page size settings.
 
Or see the inch dimensions in the chart above on this page and compare with a ruler.
 
We urge ordering samples to see exact thickness and to get a feel of the metal. Nothing beats hands on experience.
 
 
 
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FOR over 25 YEARS
 
 
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How to SOLDER BOOKLET
 
 
 
ALUMINUM WIRE 
 
JEWELERS BRONZE & BRASS WIRE
 
NICKEL SILVER WIRE 
 
COPPER WIRE
 
 
  
WIRE CRAFT TOOLS
 
 
ALUMINUM SHEET
 
 
 BRASS SHEET METAL
 
BRONZE SHEET METAL
 
 
COPPER SHEET METAL
 
Recycled & Vintage Craft Metal     
 
 
SHEET METAL TIN SNIPS
 
 
ALUMINUM FOIL
FOR EMBOSSING
 BRASS FOIL
for EMBOSSING
 
COLORED
ALUMINUM FOILS
 
 
COPPER Foil
for EMBOSSING
 

FOIL EMBOSSING TOOLS

  
METAL CRAFT TOOLS
 
 

 

SALES & SAMPLE SETS

POLISHING CLOTHS

 

More Metal Craft Information
 
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