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

Add rich Amethyst color 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 non-tarnish color coating.

20 gauge offers an excellent balance between workability and structure. It is substantial enough for loops, links, spirals, connectors, decorative frames, and shaped components while remaining easier to manipulate than heavier 18 gauge wire. The soft temper makes it a versatile choice for jewelry making and general wire-forming projects.

Features & Benefits

• 20 gauge silver-plated copper craft wire

• Rich Amethyst color

• 99% pure copper core

• Plated with 99% pure fine silver

• ParaWire non-tarnish color coating

• Soft temper for forming and shaping

• Lead-free and nickel-free colored wire

• Versatile balance of workability and structure

• 40-foot roll

• Made in the USA

Specifications

Versatile 20 Gauge Wire

20 gauge is a useful general-purpose size for jewelry making and decorative wirework. At approximately .032" in diameter, it provides enough body to hold formed shapes while remaining manageable for hand bending with appropriate jewelry and wire-forming tools.

It works especially well for:

• Wire loops

• Links and connectors

• Spirals and coils

• Decorative frames

• Pendant components

• Shaped wire elements

• Wire wrapping

• Jewelry components

• Decorative craft projects

Compared with 18 gauge, 20 gauge is finer and easier to manipulate. Compared with 22 gauge and finer wire, it provides additional body and structure.

Silver-Plated Copper Construction

ParaWire's Silver Plated collection begins with 99% pure smooth copper wire.

The copper core is plated with 99% pure fine silver before the Amethyst color coating is applied. This silver-plated construction distinguishes the Silver Plated collection from ParaWire's Metallic Craft Wire line.

This is silver-plated copper craft wire and should not be confused with solid sterling silver or silver-filled wire.

Amethyst Color

Amethyst gives wire designs a rich purple finish that works beautifully on its own or combined with complementary colors and metals.

Use it to add color to:

• Jewelry and accessories

• Beaded designs

• Decorative wirework

• Floral-inspired pieces

• Ornaments

• Wire sculpture

• Mixed-media projects

• Seasonal and themed designs

Because the color is applied over fine-silver plating, the finished wire has the bright appearance characteristic of ParaWire's Silver Plated collection.

Soft Temper for Hand Forming

ParaWire colored craft wire is supplied in soft temper, making it well suited to bending, shaping, coiling, and forming by hand.

The 20 gauge size provides enough resistance to maintain many formed shapes without being as heavy to manipulate as 18 gauge wire. This makes it a particularly versatile size for projects that combine decorative wrapping with formed components.

For very fine weaving, binding, or intricate wrapping, a finer gauge such as 24, 26, or 28 gauge may be easier to work.

Durable Non-Tarnish Coating

ParaWire applies its exclusive colored coating over the fine-silver plating to create the Amethyst 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 scratches and abrasion.

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

Ideal For

• Jewelry making

• Wire wrapping

• Wire forming

• Loops and links

• Spirals and coils

• Connectors

• Pendant components

• Decorative frames

• Beaded jewelry

• Wire sculpture

• Ornaments

• Mixed-media projects

• General craft work

Frequently Asked Questions

What is underneath the Amethyst coating?
The wire has a 99% pure copper core plated with 99% pure fine silver before the Amethyst color 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 on the roll?
This roll contains 40 feet of 20 gauge Amethyst wire.

Is the wire soft or hard?
ParaWire colored craft wire is soft temper, making it suitable for bending and hand forming.

What is 20 gauge wire good for?
20 gauge is a versatile size for loops, links, spirals, connectors, decorative frames, pendant components, and other general wire-forming projects.

How does 20 gauge compare with 18 gauge?
20 gauge is finer and easier to manipulate. 18 gauge provides more structure for heavier formed components.

How does 20 gauge compare with 22 gauge?
20 gauge is thicker and provides more structure, while 22 gauge is finer and easier to use for smaller components and more detailed wrapping.

Can I use this wire for jump rings?
20 gauge can be formed into jump rings and similar components, although the strength and suitability of a finished ring will depend on its size and intended use.

Is the Amethyst 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 specifies its colored craft wire as lead-free and nickel-free.

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

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