ParaWire 22 Gauge Antique Copper Enameled Copper Craft Wire – 100 ft Roll

Add the warm, aged look of antique copper to jewelry and decorative wirework with ParaWire 22 Gauge Antique Copper Enameled Copper Craft Wire. Made with a 99% pure copper core and a flexible, baked-on non-tarnish coating, this versatile wire combines the workability of soft copper with a rich Antique Copper finish.

At 22 gauge (.025"), the wire offers an excellent balance of flexibility and body for detailed jewelry work. It's well suited for wire wrapping, bead links, loops, coils, spirals, decorative connectors, and other formed components where finer wire is preferred without moving all the way down to very delicate gauges.

Each roll contains 100 feet, providing a generous supply for jewelry making, repeated components, decorative wirework, and craft projects.

Features & Benefits

• 22 gauge (.025") copper craft wire

• 100 ft roll

• Warm Antique Copper finish

• 99% pure copper core

• Flexible, baked-on non-tarnish coating

• Soft temper for easy bending and forming

• Versatile size for detailed jewelry and wirework

• Excellent for bead links, loops, coils, spirals, and wrapping

• Lead- and nickel-free

• Made in the USA

Specifications

Versatile 22 Gauge Wire

At .025" in diameter, 22 gauge is a popular size for detailed jewelry making and decorative wirework. It is finer and more flexible than 20 gauge while still providing enough body for many small formed components.

Use it for bead links, wrapped loops, coils, spirals, decorative connectors, wire wrapping, and other designs where easy manipulation and controlled shaping are important.

Warm Antique Copper Finish

The Antique Copper finish provides the character of aged copper without requiring you to create a patina yourself.

Its warm, darker copper tone complements natural stones, earth-tone beads, wood, leather, charms, and mixed-metal designs. It's an attractive choice for rustic, vintage-inspired, nature-themed, and contemporary jewelry.

Soft Temper for Easy Forming

ParaWire's colored craft wire is soft temper, giving the 22 gauge wire excellent workability for projects requiring repeated bending, wrapping, and forming.

The combination of soft temper and a .025" diameter makes this wire particularly useful for detailed components that require more flexibility than heavier 18 or 20 gauge wire.

99% Pure Copper Core

ParaWire Metallic Craft Wire starts with a 99% pure copper core. A tinted, flexible coating is baked onto the wire to create the Antique Copper color while helping protect the underlying copper from tarnishing.

This gives you a consistent Antique Copper appearance without relying on the natural oxidation or chemical patination of bare copper.

100 Feet for Jewelry & Craft Projects

Each roll contains 100 feet of 22 gauge wire, giving you plenty of material for individual projects as well as designs requiring numerous repeated components.

The generous roll length is especially useful when making bead links, wrapped components, coils, and other wire elements in quantity.

Ideal For

• Jewelry making

• Wire wrapping

• Beaded jewelry

• Bead links

• Wrapped loops

• Coils and spirals

• Decorative connectors

• Pendants

• Fine jewelry components

• Ornaments and embellishments

• Mixed-media designs

• General craft projects

Frequently Asked Questions

What gauge is this wire?
This is 22 gauge wire with a diameter of .025".

How much wire is included?
Each roll contains 100 feet of wire.

What is the wire made from?
The wire has a 99% pure copper core with a tinted Antique Copper non-tarnish coating.

Is this bare copper wire?
No. This is colored copper craft wire with a protective coating. Bare copper is untreated and will naturally tarnish and develop a patina over time.

Is the Antique Copper finish a natural patina?
No. The Antique Copper appearance comes from ParaWire's tinted coating, providing a consistent aged-copper look without requiring you to patina the wire yourself.

What is 22 gauge wire good for?
22 gauge is a versatile choice for wire wrapping, bead links, wrapped loops, coils, spirals, connectors, and other detailed jewelry components.

How does 22 gauge compare with 20 gauge?
The 22 gauge (.025") wire is finer and more flexible than 20 gauge (.032"). Choose 22 gauge for more detailed wrapping and smaller components, while 20 gauge provides additional body for larger loops, links, frames, and formed designs.

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

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's baked-on coating provides the Antique Copper color while helping protect the copper core from tarnishing.

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

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