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

Add a clean, bright Ultra White finish to jewelry, wire art, and decorative projects with ParaWire 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 resilient non-tarnish color coating.

The heavier 18 gauge diameter provides more body and structure than finer craft-wire sizes while the soft temper keeps it workable for hand forming. It is an excellent choice for larger loops, links, spirals, decorative frames, pendant structures, and other shaped components where a substantial wire is desired.

Features & Benefits

• 18 gauge silver-plated copper craft wire

• Ultra White finish

• 99% pure copper core

• Plated with 99% pure fine silver

• ParaWire non-tarnish color coating

• Soft temper for forming and shaping

• Heavier gauge for substantial wire components

• Lead-free and nickel-free colored wire

• 25-foot roll

• Made in the USA

Specifications

Heavier 18 Gauge for Forming

At approximately .040" in diameter, 18 gauge provides enough body for designs where the wire itself contributes visible shape and structure.

It is particularly useful for:

• Larger loops and links

• Spirals and coils

• Decorative frames

• Pendant structures

• Shaped jewelry components

• Wire sculpture

• Ornaments

• Decorative craft projects

Compared with finer gauges, 18 gauge creates more substantial components and holds a defined shape more readily.

Silver-Plated Copper Construction

ParaWire Silver Plated Craft Wire starts with a 99% pure smooth copper core that is plated with 99% pure fine silver before the final color coating is applied.

The result combines the workability of copper craft wire with fine-silver plating beneath the decorative Ultra White finish.

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

Ultra White Finish

Ultra White provides a crisp, bright neutral color for jewelry and decorative wirework.

It works well as a primary color or as a contrast with brighter ParaWire colors. The clean white appearance is particularly useful for contemporary designs, seasonal projects, ornaments, mixed-media work, and designs where a neutral wire color is preferred.

Ultra White is a distinct ParaWire color rather than another name for Silver. Silver uses a clear coating that allows the underlying silver-plated appearance to show, while Ultra White has its own colored finish.

Soft Temper for Hand Forming

ParaWire colored craft wire is soft temper, making this 18 gauge wire suitable for bending, shaping, coiling, and forming.

The heavier diameter provides additional body for larger components while remaining workable with appropriate jewelry and wire-working tools.

For intricate weaving, binding, or repeated fine wrapping, a finer gauge will generally be easier to manipulate.

18 Gauge vs. 20 Gauge

Choose the gauge according to how much structure you want from the wire.

18 gauge is thicker and provides more body for larger loops, frames, spirals, pendant structures, and substantial shaped components.

20 gauge is somewhat finer and easier to manipulate, making it a versatile choice for general-purpose loops, links, connectors, wrapping, and medium-size formed components.

Combine with Finer Wire

18 gauge Ultra White ParaWire can also serve as the structural foundation for more detailed wirework.

Use the heavier wire to create a frame or primary shape, then add finer wire for wrapping, weaving, binding, or attaching decorative elements.

This allows the 18 gauge wire to provide structure while finer gauges provide additional detail.

Protective Non-Tarnish Coating

ParaWire applies a tinted, flexible coating over the silver plating to create the Ultra White color and help protect the wire from tarnishing.

The coating is designed to withstand normal wear and manipulation. Using smooth, undamaged pliers and forming tools helps minimize scratches and abrasion during fabrication.

Extended exposure to direct sunlight, water, or high humidity can eventually weaken, fade, or discolor the coating.

Ideal For

• Jewelry making

• Wire forming

• Larger loops and links

• Spirals and coils

• Pendant structures

• Decorative frames

• Shaped wire components

• Wire sculpture

• Ornaments

• Mixed-media projects

• Decorative craft work

Frequently Asked Questions

What is underneath the Ultra White coating?
The wire has a 99% pure copper core plated with 99% pure fine silver before the Ultra White color coating is applied.

Is Ultra White the same as Silver ParaWire?
No. ParaWire lists Ultra White and Silver as separate colors. Ultra White has a white colored finish, while the Silver version uses a clear coating over the silver-plated wire.

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 18 gauge ParaWire?
18 gauge ParaWire is approximately .040" in diameter.

How much wire is included?
This roll contains 25 feet of 18 gauge Ultra White wire.

What is 18 gauge wire best used for?
Its heavier diameter makes it useful for larger loops, links, frames, spirals, pendant structures, and other formed components that benefit from additional body.

How does 18 gauge compare with 20 gauge?
18 gauge is thicker and more substantial. The finer 20 gauge is easier to manipulate and is a versatile choice for general-purpose forming and wrapping.

Is 18 gauge suitable for fine wire weaving?
It is better suited to frames and formed components. Finer gauges are generally easier to use for intricate weaving, binding, and repeated wrapping.

Can I combine it with finer wire?
Yes. Use the 18 gauge wire for the primary frame or structure and finer wire for wrapping, weaving, binding, or decorative details.

Is the wire lead-free and nickel-free?
Yes. ParaWire specifies its colored craft wire as lead-free and nickel-free.

Does it have a protective coating?
Yes

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