1.5mm Silver Plated Wire

Description

1.5mm silver plated wire is a thick wire which holds its shape when bent into shape without the need to work harden it. However if you feel it is needed you can work harden this wire. Work hardening happens when you run the wire through either your fingers or a pair of nylon jawed pliers repeatedly. The wire then becomes stiffer/harder. This is because you are putting energy into the wire and therefore changing it’s properties. In this case it is best to use nylon jawed pliers. The thickness of this wire can be difficult to manipulate by hand and can become quite painful.

Use this diameter to make your own tiara bases. We have used this wire to make static round chokers, like the 1.2mm wire. You simply measure the length you need and make a loop and hook on either end to fasten. The better use of this wire is for making frames like the conical shaped lampshade.

We stock a range of sizes from 0.2mm to 1.5mm. Have a look at our full range of wire for Gold Plated, Sterling Silver, and Coloured Wire.

Our 1.5mm silver plated wire has a 100% copper core that is certified nickel free before plating. There is 1.75 metres of wire per pack, All lengths stated are approximate.

Our YouTube channel will give you more ideas with using this wire.

Wire Gauges and diameters

Here is the UK we use the metric measurement for craft wire. Outside the UK the gauge system is used. 1.2mm wire is equivalent to 16 gauge wire.

0.2mm wire is 30 gauge wire
0.3mm wire is 28 gauge wire
0.4mm wire is 26 gauge wire
0.6mm wire is 22 gauge wire
0.8mm wire is 20 gauge wire
1.0mm wire is 18 gauge wire
1.2mm wire is 16 gauge wire
1.5mm wire is 15 gauge wire

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