[Source] Copper wire suppliers

Jewelry Discussion
#1

I am trying to make a tampereded viking knit bracelet using copper
round dead-soft wire 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24 gauge. However, I can
not find 19, 21 gauges. Is there anyboy who knows a good supplier of
copper wire that handle this gauges.

Thank you in advance for all you help
Amaral

#2 
I am trying to make a tampereded viking knit bracelet using copper
round dead-soft wire 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24 gauge. However, I can
not find 19, 21 gauges. Is there anyboy who knows a good supplier
of copper wire that handle this gauges.

Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever seen 19 and 21 gauge wire. How
about using 18 and 20 gauge wire with a drawplate?

Paul Anderson

#3

contact lois lindquist – abeadedaffair on etsy

john

#4

Get a draw plate and either A calliper or a micrometer. Guages are
at least a century out of date.

jeffD
Demand Designs
Analog/Digital Modelling & Goldsmithing
http://www.gmavt.net/~jdemand

#5

try: The Best In Industrial Stainless Steel Wire | Malin Co.

jesse

#6

Hi There,

Im not sure of a source for that gauge specifically but it seems
like a good drawplate would to the trick. At that diameter you should
be able to easily draw the wire by hand.

Christine

#7

I use 19 and 21 gauge in argentium a lot, but I don’t think I’ve
ever seen it in copper.

Laura SA
http://www.RosariesJewelrybyLaura.com

#8

Laura,

You can accomplish this simple task by using a drawplate to reduce
the size of the wire to specifications needed. A brown and sharp
wire gauge is a perfectly acceptable tool for determining the correct
gauge size between draws. In addition to the above, access to a
torch is important.You’ ll need to anneal the wire between draws The
process of pulling the wire thru the drawplate tempers the wire. A
lubricant is also a good idea. Bur-life, or its equivalent works
well.

rp leaf

#9

You might find it useful to buy a drawplate and make your own 19 & 21
wire.

Mike DeBurgh, GJG