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

Create loops, links, spirals, wrapped components, and decorative wire designs with ParaWire 20 Gauge Hematite Silver-Plated Copper Craft Wire. This jewelry and craft wire starts with a 99% pure copper core, receives a layer of 99% pure fine silver, and is finished with ParaWire's protective non-tarnish enamel color coating.

The 20 gauge size provides an excellent balance between formability and body. It's substantial enough for many loops, links, frames, and shaped components while remaining easier to manipulate than heavier 18 gauge wire, making it a versatile choice for jewelry making and general wirework.

Features & Benefits

• 20 gauge jewelry and craft wire

• 40 ft roll

• Hematite color

• 99% pure copper core

• Plated with 99% pure fine silver

• ParaWire non-tarnish enamel color coating

• Versatile gauge for forming and wrapping

• Excellent for loops, links, spirals, frames, and decorative components

• Made in the USA

Specifications

Versatile 20 Gauge for Jewelry & Wirework

20 gauge is a useful all-around size when you need more structure than fine wrapping wire without moving to a substantially heavier gauge.

It works well for forming loops, links, spirals, connectors, frames, and other shaped components. It can also be incorporated into wrapped and mixed-gauge designs where the wire needs enough body to contribute to the structure of the finished piece.

For very fine weaving, binding, or repeated wrapping, a smaller 24, 26, or 28 gauge wire will generally be easier to manipulate.

Silver-Plated Copper Construction

ParaWire's Silver Plated Craft Wire uses a layered construction beginning with 99% pure smooth copper wire.

The copper is plated with 99% pure fine silver before ParaWire applies the final non-tarnish enamel color coating.

This is different from ParaWire's Metallic Craft Wire. Both use a copper core, but the Silver Plated line adds the fine-silver layer beneath the final coating.

Hematite Finish

The Hematite finish provides a deep metallic tone that offers more contrast than bright silver while remaining neutral enough to complement a wide variety of beads, stones, crystals, and other wire colors.

Use it by itself for a consistent darker-metallic appearance or combine it with silver, gold, copper, or contrasting colors in layered and mixed-wire designs.

Balanced for Forming & Wrapping

Compared with the 18 gauge Hematite wire, this 20 gauge version is finer and easier to manipulate, making it particularly versatile for components that need both shape and flexibility.

It provides enough body for many formed jewelry components while still being manageable for decorative wrapping and more detailed wirework.

This makes 20 gauge an excellent choice when you want one wire size capable of handling a broad range of jewelry and craft techniques.

Protective Non-Tarnish Coating

ParaWire's enamel color coating provides the Hematite finish while helping protect the silver-plated wire from tarnishing.

The coating is designed to withstand normal handling and manipulation. As with any coated craft wire, avoiding excessive scraping and using clean, smooth tools when possible will help preserve the finish.

ParaWire also recommends avoiding extended exposure to direct sunlight, water, and high humidity, which can eventually weaken or discolor the coating.

Ideal For

• Jewelry making

• Wire wrapping

• Loops and eye loops

• Links and connectors

• Spirals and coils

• Pendant components

• Wire frames

• Beaded designs

• Decorative wirework

• Mixed-gauge designs

• Wire art

• Craft projects

Frequently Asked Questions

What gauge is this wire?
This is 20 gauge ParaWire, approximately .032" in diameter.

How much wire is included?
Each roll contains 40 feet of wire.

What color is the wire?
The color is Hematite, a deep metallic color in ParaWire's Silver Plated Craft Wire collection.

Is this solid silver wire?
No. It has a 99% pure copper core plated with 99% pure fine silver, followed by ParaWire's non-tarnish enamel color coating.

What is 20 gauge wire good for?
20 gauge is a versatile choice for loops, links, spirals, connectors, frames, shaped components, decorative wrapping, and general jewelry wirework.

How does 20 gauge compare with 18 gauge?
20 gauge is finer and easier to manipulate than 18 gauge. The heavier 18 gauge provides more body for larger or more structural components, while 20 gauge offers a useful balance between structure and flexibility.

Is 20 gauge suitable for fine wire weaving?
It can serve as part of a woven design, but it is generally better as a base or forming wire. Finer gauges such as 24, 26, or 28 gauge are usually better suited to intricate weaving and repeated wraps.

Can I combine this with finer wire?
Yes. 20 gauge makes a useful base wire for designs wrapped or woven with finer gauges.

Is this the same as ParaWire Metallic Craft Wire?
No. ParaWire's Silver Plated Craft Wire includes a layer of 99% pure fine silver between the copper core and final color coating.

Does it have a protective coating?
Yes. ParaWire applies a non-tarnish enamel color coating over the silver-plated wire.

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

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