ParaWire 20 Gauge Baby Blue Silver-Plated Copper Craft Wire – 40 ft Roll

Add a soft Baby Blue accent to jewelry, wire art, and craft projects with ParaWire Silver-Plated Copper Craft Wire. This 20 gauge wire combines a 99% pure copper core with a layer of 99% pure fine silver and ParaWire's durable colored non-tarnish coating.

At 20 gauge, this wire offers an excellent balance between workability and structure. It is substantial enough for loops, links, spirals, connectors, frames, and shaped components while remaining easier to manipulate than heavier 18 gauge wire. The soft temper makes it well suited to hand forming and general-purpose jewelry and craft applications.

Features & Benefits

• 20 gauge silver-plated copper craft wire

• Soft Baby Blue color

• 99% pure copper core

• Plated with 99% pure fine silver

• ParaWire non-tarnish color coating

• Soft temper for easy forming and shaping

• Lead-free and nickel-free colored wire

• Excellent balance of flexibility and structure

• 40-foot roll

• Made in the USA

Specifications

Versatile 20 Gauge Wire

20 gauge is a highly versatile size for jewelry making and decorative wirework. Its approximately .032" diameter provides enough body to hold formed shapes while remaining manageable for hand bending with appropriate jewelry and wire-forming tools.

ParaWire recommends the 20–24 gauge range for many general jewelry applications because these gauges are relatively easy to work while still holding their shape well.

20 gauge is particularly useful for:

• Wire loops

• Links and connectors

• Spirals and coils

• Decorative frames

• Shaped components

• Pendant elements

• Wire wrapping

• Jewelry components

• Decorative craft projects

Silver-Plated Copper Construction

ParaWire Silver-Plated Craft Wire begins with a 99% pure copper core.

The copper is plated with 99% pure fine silver before the Baby Blue color coating is applied. This construction distinguishes ParaWire's Silver Plated collection from its Metallic wire, which does not have the fine-silver layer beneath the colored coating.

This is silver-plated copper craft wire, not solid sterling silver or silver-filled wire.

Soft Temper for Forming

ParaWire's colored craft wire is soft temper, allowing the wire to bend and form readily for jewelry and craft applications.

Compared with the 18 gauge Baby Blue wire, this 20 gauge version is finer and easier to manipulate, making it particularly useful when you want good shape retention without the heavier feel of 18 gauge.

For extremely fine weaving, binding, or intricate wrapping, one of the finer 24–28 gauge sizes may be more appropriate.

Baby Blue Finish

Baby Blue provides a light, soft blue finish that works beautifully as either the primary color of a design or an accent alongside other wire colors.

It is an attractive choice for:

• Jewelry and accessories

• Floral designs

• Decorative wirework

• Ornaments

• Seasonal projects

• Wire sculpture

• Mixed-color designs

• Beaded components

Durable Non-Tarnish Coating

ParaWire applies its exclusive colored coating over the fine-silver plating to create the Baby Blue finish while helping protect the underlying metal from tarnish.

The coating is designed to withstand normal wear and manipulation during forming. Using smooth, undamaged tools helps protect the colored surface from unnecessary scratching or abrasion.

Extended exposure to direct sunlight, water, or humidity can eventually weaken, fade, or discolor the coating, so finished pieces should be cared for accordingly.

Ideal For

• Jewelry making

• Wire wrapping

• Wire forming

• Loops and links

• Spirals and coils

• Connectors

• Pendant components

• Decorative frames

• Beaded jewelry

• Wire sculpture

• Ornaments

• General craft projects

Frequently Asked Questions

What is underneath the Baby Blue coating?
The wire has a 99% pure copper core plated with 99% pure fine silver before the colored coating is applied.

Is this solid silver wire?
No. This is silver-plated copper craft wire. It is not sterling silver or silver-filled wire.

How thick is 20 gauge ParaWire?
20 gauge ParaWire is approximately .032" in diameter.

How much wire is included?
This roll contains 40 feet of 20 gauge Baby Blue wire.

Is the wire soft or hard?
ParaWire's colored craft wire is soft temper, making it easy to bend and form for jewelry and craft applications.

What is 20 gauge wire best used for?
20 gauge is a versatile choice for loops, links, spirals, connectors, decorative frames, shaped components, and general wire-forming projects.

How does 20 gauge compare with 18 gauge?
20 gauge is finer and easier to manipulate than 18 gauge. The heavier 18 gauge provides more structure, while 20 gauge offers a useful balance between workability and shape retention.

Can I use it for jump rings?
20 gauge can be used to form jump rings and similar components, although rings made from heavier wire will generally be more robust.

Is the Baby Blue finish designed to resist tarnish?
Yes. ParaWire applies a non-tarnish colored coating over the silver-plated copper.

Is this wire lead-free and nickel-free?
Yes. ParaWire states that its colored craft wire is lead-free and nickel-free.

Where is it made?
It is made in the USA.

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