ParaWire 22 Gauge Silver-Plated Copper Craft Wire – 60 ft Roll

Create detailed jewelry, wirework, and craft designs with ParaWire Silver-Plated Copper Craft Wire. This 22 gauge wire combines a 99% pure copper core with 99% pure fine-silver plating and ParaWire's protective non-tarnish coating for a bright, classic silver finish.

At 22 gauge, the wire is finer and more flexible than 20 or 18 gauge ParaWire, making it especially useful for smaller loops, decorative wrapping, beadwork, coils, links, and detailed wire components. The soft temper keeps it easy to bend and shape by hand while still providing enough body for a wide range of jewelry and craft applications.

Features & Benefits

• 22 gauge silver-plated copper craft wire

• Bright Silver finish

• 99% pure copper core

• Plated with 99% pure fine silver

• ParaWire non-tarnish protective coating

• Soft temper for easy bending and shaping

• Finer and more flexible than 20 gauge wire

• Well suited to detailed jewelry and wirework

• Lead-free and nickel-free

• 60-foot roll

• Made in the USA

Specifications

22 Gauge for Detailed Wirework

22 gauge is a versatile choice when you want wire that is finer and easier to manipulate than heavier 18 or 20 gauge sizes.

At approximately .025" in diameter, it works well for projects where flexibility and control are more important than heavy structural support.

Use it for:

• Small wire loops

• Decorative links

• Beadwork

• Wire wrapping

• Coils and spirals

• Lightweight connectors

• Wrapped components

• Decorative accents

• Jewelry components

• Mixed-media projects

It can also be used alongside heavier wire, with the heavier gauge providing the main structure and the 22 gauge wire providing wrapping, attachment, or decorative detail.

Fine-Silver Plated Copper

ParaWire's Silver Plated Craft Wire begins with 99% pure smooth copper wire.

The copper is plated with 99% pure fine silver, creating the bright silver appearance of this wire. ParaWire then applies its protective non-tarnish coating over the plating.

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

Bright Silver Finish

The Silver finish offers the classic appearance of bright metal wire and coordinates easily with beads, stones, findings, and other decorative materials.

Use it by itself for an all-silver appearance or combine it with ParaWire's colored finishes to add contrast and detail to more complex designs.

Because Silver is neutral, it is an especially versatile choice for jewelry and craft projects where the wire should complement rather than dominate the other colors in the design.

Soft Temper for Easy Forming

ParaWire craft wire is soft temper, allowing the 22 gauge wire to bend, wrap, coil, and shape readily with appropriate jewelry and wire-forming tools.

The finer diameter makes it noticeably easier to manipulate than 20 gauge wire, particularly for detailed wrapping and smaller components.

For projects requiring larger frames, heavier links, or more structural support, 18 or 20 gauge wire may be a better choice. For very fine weaving and binding, 24 gauge and finer wire offers even greater flexibility.

Protective Non-Tarnish Coating

ParaWire applies a protective non-tarnish coating over the fine-silver plating to help maintain the wire's bright appearance.

The coating is designed to withstand normal forming and manipulation. Smooth, undamaged pliers and forming tools are recommended to minimize scratching or abrasion of the finished surface.

Extended exposure to direct sunlight, water, or high humidity can eventually weaken or discolor the coating, so finished pieces should be stored and cared for appropriately.

60-Foot Roll

This spool contains 60 feet of 22 gauge wire, providing plenty of material for repeated jewelry components, wrapping, beadwork, decorative details, and other projects.

The finer 22 gauge diameter also means the longer roll provides a useful amount of working material for projects that require numerous wraps or repeated components.

Ideal For

• Jewelry making

• Wire wrapping

• Beadwork

• Small loops and links

• Coils and spirals

• Lightweight connectors

• Wrapped components

• Decorative wirework

• Beaded jewelry

• Ornaments

• Wire accents

• Mixed-media designs

• General craft projects

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this solid silver wire?
No. It has a 99% pure copper core plated with 99% pure fine silver. It is silver-plated copper wire, not sterling silver or silver-filled wire.

How thick is 22 gauge ParaWire?
22 gauge ParaWire is approximately .025" in diameter.

How much wire is included?
This roll contains 60 feet of 22 gauge silver-plated copper wire.

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

What is 22 gauge wire good for?
22 gauge is useful for beadwork, decorative wrapping, small loops, links, coils, spirals, lightweight connectors, and detailed jewelry components.

How does 22 gauge compare with 20 gauge?
22 gauge is thinner and more flexible than 20 gauge. It is easier to manipulate for smaller components and detailed wrapping, while 20 gauge provides more structure for frames, larger loops, and shaped components.

How does 22 gauge compare with 24 gauge?
22 gauge provides more body and shape retention. The finer 24 gauge wire is more flexible and better suited to intricate wrapping and detailed wirework.

Can 22 gauge be used with beads?
Yes. Its finer diameter makes 22 gauge a useful size for many bead and jewelry applications, provided it fits the bead holes and provides enough strength for the intended design.

Can I use it for wire wrapping?
Yes. 22 gauge offers a useful combination of flexibility and body for many decorative wire-wrapping applications.

Does the wire have a protective coating?
Yes. ParaWire applies its non-tarnish protective coating over the fine-silver plating.

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

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

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