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Dead Soft 925 Sterling Silver Wire, Round, Silver, (20 Gauge)0.80mm(STER-NH001-A)
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Dead Soft 925 Sterling Silver Wire, Round, Silver
Size: 0.8mm in diameter
Priced per 2 m
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Wire wrapping is a fascinating and popular way among crafters, which can give you more creativity and enjoyment in jewelry making. To get started, you should know a few basic tips, that can help you make the projects you want with the most suitable materials.
Gauge refers to the thickness of jewelry wire. The measurements are counter-intuitive because the smaller the number, the thicker the wire and vice-versa. The thicker wires are often used to create specific shapes or the bases of jewelry, while the thinner wires are used for wrapping.
In the chart below, the gauge is listed to the left followed by the actual size of diameter in millimeters and inches. You can refer to the following recommended usage and choose according to your own needs.
Gauge | MM | Inches | Usage |
---|---|---|---|
30 | 0.254 | 0.010 | Great for delicate jewelry, they can be used for wire weaving, bead crochet and fine coils. It can even be used like sewing thread. |
28 | 0.320 | 0.013 | |
26 | 0.406 | 0.016 | Easy to manipulat, these 2 gauges are great for wire wrapping beads with small to medium sized holes. They are usually used for intricate wirework. |
24 | 0.508 | 0.020 | |
22 | 0.635 | 0.025 | Medium-gauge wires, good for making jewelry findings, such as ear wires, eye pins, jump rings, etc. They can also be used for stone settings. |
20 | 0.813 | 0.032 | |
18 | 1.02 | 0.040 | Great for sturdy clasps and heavy jump rings. Useful for connecting chunkier beads with simple or wrapped loops. |
16 | 1.30 | 0.051 | |
14 | 1.63 | 0.064 | Good choice for rings, bracelets, bangles and cuffs. These thicker wires usually be used to create frames and structures. |
12 | 2.05 | 0.081 |
When we talk about wire wrapping, it usually refers to the techniques that involve wrapping stones and components into part of a design. It is also a technique used to make connections and findings.
Wire weaving is a technique to weave a thinner piece of wire between two or thicker pieces of wire. So as to create more delicate and regular textured effect.
Coiling means wrapping wire around a wire frame. The frame is usually a thicker wire than the wire being used to coil. This technique often be used in finger ring making.
This article aims to share some useful tips to help you store, wear and clean your sterling silver jewelry properly.
How to Prevent Your Sterling Silver Jewelry from Tarnishing
Sterling silver jewelry tarnishes easily when contacting with sulfur particles especially in a humid environment, so it is rather important to store it in a proper way.
● Keep in a Cool and Dry Place
Stay away from any damp place such as your bathroom, pool, wet basement and attic.
● Store in a Jewelry Bag or Box
A jewelry box designed with velvet or other soft material lining helps to absorb excessive moisture accumulating in the box or bag. It has the same effect in placing a piece of chalk in the bag or box with your silver jewelry!
● Store Individually
Store in an anti-oxidation zip lock bag, which can not only prevent tarnishing, but also protect your jewelry from chemical reactions or scratches with other metal jewelry.
● Using Anti-Tarnish Strips
This keeps your jewelry vibrant for a long time.
● Keep away from Harsh Chemicals
Such as lotion, hair spray, skin product, swimming pool, self-tanner, perfume, shampoos, conditioners, hot tubs, hand sanitizer, body washes etc.
Some Daily Wearing Tips to Prevent Tarnishing
Proper wearing tips also matter to preserve your sterling silver jewelry.
● Wear It Often
The skin’s natural oils will keep your sterling silver jewelry shinny.
● Put on Your Jewelry at Last
This way can avoid the possibility of contact with your skin care product, makeups, hair spray and perfumes, thus reducing tarnishing.
● Remove When Doing Household Chores
Substances with extra sulfur like household detergent, chlorinated water, sweat, and rubber will accelerate tarnish.
● Not to Wear in Wet Place
Such as your bathroom, swimming pool, hot spring.
How to Clean your Sterling Silver at Home
Except tips mentioned above to help avoid tarnish, it is still important to clean your sterling silver jewelry regularly to remove the tarnish and restore its shininess for long time use.
● Using Silver Polishing Cloth
Just wipe the blackened place repeatedly with a silver polishing cloth until the black part is wiped clean.
Tips: There are many kinds of silver polishing cloth sold in our website. if you need, please search “silver polishing cloth” for more choices.
● Using Aluminum Foil & Baking Soda & Boiling Water
This way can effectively clean your sterling silver jewelry to recover its shininess, meanwhile, not removing the silver itself.
1. Wrap the bowl with aluminum foil and put a little bit of baking soda and your sterling silver jewelry in this foil-lined bowl.
2. Pour the boiling water to the bowl and let the jewelry soak for a few minutes.
3. Remove the jewelry from the bowl and rinse off any baking soda left on the jewelry. Dry it up with a soft cloth.
● Using Silver Jewelry Cleaner
When the tarnish is very severe, you can ask for help from silver cleaner such as silver polishing cream or silver polishing liquid. You must be aware that silver cleaner is corrosive and it’s not suggested to soak your sterling silver jewelry in the liquid silver cleaner for more than 7 seconds.
Size | (20 Gauge)0.80mm |
Material | Sterling Silver |
Metal Color | Silver |
Shape | Dead Soft |
Usage | Wire |
Package Size | 2 m per package |
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