ParaWire 18 Gauge Smokey Quartz Enameled Copper Craft Wire – 50 ft Roll

ParaWire 18 Gauge Smokey Quartz Enameled Copper Craft Wire – 50 ft Roll

Create jewelry, wirework, and decorative designs with the rich metallic color of ParaWire 18 Gauge Smokey Quartz Enameled Copper Craft Wire. Made with a 99% pure copper core and a flexible non-tarnish coating, this wire combines the workability of copper with a distinctive Smokey Quartz finish.

At 18 gauge (.040"), this is a substantial craft wire that provides more structure than finer gauges while remaining easy to form. It's an excellent choice for larger loops, links, spirals, frames, decorative components, and wire designs where additional strength and shape retention are desirable.

Each roll contains 50 feet of 18 gauge wire for jewelry making, wire forming, and a wide variety of creative projects.

Features & Benefits

• 18 gauge (.040") copper craft wire
• 50 ft roll
• Rich Smokey Quartz metallic finish
• 99% pure copper core
• Flexible, baked-on non-tarnish coating
• Soft temper for easy forming
• Heavier gauge provides useful structure and shape
• Excellent for larger loops, links, spirals, and formed components
• Lead- and nickel-free
• Made in the USA

Specifications

18 Gauge for More Structured Wirework

At .040" in diameter, 18 gauge provides more body and structure than finer jewelry wire. This makes it especially useful when the wire itself needs to become a visible or structural part of the finished design.

Use it to form larger loops, spirals, links, decorative frames, shaped components, and other wire elements that benefit from a heavier gauge.

Smokey Quartz Metallic Finish

The Smokey Quartz finish provides a rich, subdued metallic color that adds depth to jewelry and decorative wirework.

Its darker neutral tone pairs easily with natural stones, beads, charms, findings, and contrasting wire colors, making it a versatile choice for contemporary, rustic, and nature-inspired designs.

Soft Temper for Easier Forming

ParaWire's colored copper craft wire is soft temper, allowing the heavier 18 gauge wire to be bent and shaped more easily during jewelry and craft work.

The combination of a soft copper core and .040" diameter provides useful structure without sacrificing the workability needed for hand-forming techniques.

50 Feet for Jewelry & Craft Projects

Each roll contains 50 feet of 18 gauge wire, providing plenty of material for formed components, repeated links, decorative elements, and larger wirework projects.

Ideal For

• Jewelry making
• Wire forming
• Larger loops and spirals
• Decorative links
• Frames and shaped components
• Wire-wrapped designs
• Pendants
• Ornaments and embellishments
• Decorative wire art
• General craft projects

Frequently Asked Questions

What gauge is this wire?
This is 18 gauge wire with a diameter of .040".

How much wire is included?
Each roll contains 50 feet of wire.

What is the wire made from?
The wire has a 99% pure copper core with a Smokey Quartz-colored non-tarnish coating.

What is 18 gauge wire good for?
18 gauge provides more structure than finer wire, making it useful for larger loops, links, spirals, frames, shaped components, and other designs where the wire needs additional body.

Is this solid Smokey Quartz-colored metal?
No. This is copper craft wire with a Smokey Quartz-colored coating. The core is 99% pure copper.

Is the wire soft or hard?
The wire is soft temper, making it easier to bend and form during jewelry and craft work.

Is this wire lead- and nickel-free?
Yes. ParaWire's colored craft wire is lead- and nickel-free.

Is the wire designed to resist tarnishing?
Yes. ParaWire applies a flexible, baked-on coating that provides the Smokey Quartz color while helping protect the copper core from tarnishing.

Is 18 gauge heavier than 20 gauge?
Yes. The 18 gauge wire measures .040" in diameter, compared with .032" for 20 gauge, giving 18 gauge more body for structural and formed components.

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

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