Wire Basics: Gauge / Diameter
Before you can buy your wire to make rings, you'll need to know a little bit about wire gauge. The gauge is the diameter of the wire. Typical wire gauges used in jewelry making range from 32 gauge (abbreviated g) to 10 gauge. The higher the gauge, the thinner the wire will be. It would be difficult to make a wire ring with anything thinner than 26 gauge.
Unfortunately, I can't say there is a 'typical' size wire for rings. A big part of the reason for this blog is to experiment with designs using different types, sizes, colors of wire and different types of beads. For now, know that you will need multiple sizes of wire in order to make rings. I typically use 18-26g but I know lots of people who prefer heavier jewelry and don't use anything thinner than 22. Invest in a few different sizes and you can't go wrong.
Let me know what size wire you typically use for rings. I love get different ideas!
Unfortunately, I can't say there is a 'typical' size wire for rings. A big part of the reason for this blog is to experiment with designs using different types, sizes, colors of wire and different types of beads. For now, know that you will need multiple sizes of wire in order to make rings. I typically use 18-26g but I know lots of people who prefer heavier jewelry and don't use anything thinner than 22. Invest in a few different sizes and you can't go wrong.
Let me know what size wire you typically use for rings. I love get different ideas!
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