ParaWire 18 Gauge Fuchsia Silver-Plated Copper Craft Wire – 25 ft Roll

Add rich, vibrant color to jewelry and decorative wirework with ParaWire Fuchsia Silver-Plated Copper Craft Wire. This 18 gauge wire features a 99% pure copper core plated with 99% pure fine silver and finished with ParaWire's exclusive non-tarnish colored coating.

The heavier 18 gauge diameter provides plenty of body for forming larger components, frames, loops, links, spirals, and other structural elements. Its vivid Fuchsia finish makes it an eye-catching choice for colorful jewelry, wire art, and mixed-gauge designs.

Each roll contains 25 feet of 18 gauge Fuchsia wire.

Features & Benefits

• 18 gauge silver-plated copper craft wire

• Rich Fuchsia color

• 25 feet per roll

• 99% pure copper core

• Plated with 99% pure fine silver

• ParaWire non-tarnish colored coating

• Heavier gauge provides excellent body for formed components

• Great for loops, links, frames, spirals, and decorative wirework

• Made in the USA

Specifications

Heavier 18 Gauge Wire for Forming

At approximately .040" in diameter, 18 gauge wire provides considerably more body than finer jewelry wire.

This makes it especially useful when the wire itself needs to provide shape and structure. Create larger loops and links, pendant frames, spirals, scrolls, connectors, and other formed components that need more substance than finer wrapping wire can provide.

For mixed-gauge designs, use 18 gauge as the primary framework and combine it with finer gauges for wrapping, weaving, or decorative details.

Silver-Plated Copper Construction

ParaWire's Silver Plated line starts with a 99% pure copper wire core.

The copper is then plated with 99% pure fine silver before the Fuchsia-colored protective coating is applied. This construction combines the workability of copper with the bright underlying appearance of fine-silver plating and ParaWire's distinctive color finish.

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

Vibrant Fuchsia Finish

Fuchsia provides a bold pink-purple color that stands out in jewelry and decorative wire designs.

Use it on its own for a strong color statement or combine it with contrasting ParaWire colors to create multicolor patterns, layered components, and decorative accents.

The colored coating also helps protect the underlying silver-plated copper against tarnishing.

A Great Gauge for Structural Components

18 gauge is particularly useful when you want the wire to hold a defined shape and provide noticeable visual weight.

It's an excellent choice for:

• Larger loops

• Links and connectors

• Pendant frames

• Wire frameworks

• Spirals and scrollwork

• Shaped components

• Decorative structural elements

• Mixed-gauge jewelry designs

For intricate weaving, fine wrapping, or binding, a finer gauge such as 24, 26, or 28 gauge will generally be easier to manipulate.

Choosing the Right Gauge

Different wire gauges allow you to balance structure with flexibility.

18 gauge provides substantial body for frames, larger components, and structural wirework.

20 gauge offers a versatile balance for loops, links, connectors, and general forming.

22 gauge is finer and more flexible for smaller components, wrapping, coils, and beadwork.

24–28 gauge wire is progressively finer and better suited to detailed wrapping, weaving, binding, and intricate decorative work.

Caring for Coated ParaWire

Use smooth, well-maintained jewelry tools whenever possible to help protect the colored surface.

Avoid unnecessarily scraping or cutting into the coating when bending and forming the wire. Proper handling helps preserve the appearance of the Fuchsia finish throughout fabrication.

Ideal For

• Wire-wrapped jewelry

• Pendant frames

• Larger loops and links

• Connectors

• Spirals and scrollwork

• Wire frameworks

• Shaped components

• Decorative wirework

• Wire sculpture

• Mixed-gauge jewelry

• Colorful craft projects

• Jewelry components

Frequently Asked Questions

What gauge is this wire?
This is 18 gauge wire, approximately .040" in diameter.

How much wire is included?
Each roll contains 25 feet.

What color is the wire?
The color is Fuchsia, a vibrant pink-purple shade.

Is this solid silver wire?
No. This is silver-plated copper craft wire. It has a 99% pure copper core plated with 99% pure fine silver, followed by ParaWire's colored protective coating.

Is the Fuchsia color applied over the silver plating?
Yes. The Fuchsia-colored coating is applied over the fine-silver-plated copper.

What is 18 gauge wire best suited for?
18 gauge is an excellent choice for larger loops, links, frames, spirals, pendant structures, shaped components, and other wirework where more body is desired.

Is 18 gauge suitable for fine wire weaving?
It is better suited to forming and structural components. Finer gauges such as 24, 26, or 28 gauge are generally more convenient for intricate weaving, binding, and detailed wrapping.

Can I combine it with finer wire?
Yes. 18 gauge works particularly well as a framework or structural wire with finer gauges used for wrapping, weaving, or decorative details.

Is this the same color as Hot Pink?
No. Fuchsia and Hot Pink are separate ParaWire colors. This product is the Fuchsia version.

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

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