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

Add a rich Gold 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

• Gold 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 substantial body for designs where the wire itself contributes 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 is well suited to designs where the wire remains a visible structural element.

Silver-Plated Copper Construction

ParaWire Silver Plated Craft Wire begins with a 99% pure smooth copper core.

The copper is plated with 99% pure fine silver before the Gold color coating is applied. This construction gives the wire its silver-plated base beneath the decorative finish while retaining the workability of copper craft wire.

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

Gold Finish

The Gold color provides a warm metallic appearance for jewelry and decorative wirework without requiring precious-metal wire.

Use it alone for a coordinated gold-tone design or combine it with contrasting ParaWire colors for multicolor jewelry, ornaments, wire art, and mixed-media projects.

ParaWire lists Gold as a distinct color in its Silver Plated Craft Wire collection.

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 Gold ParaWire can also provide the structural foundation for more detailed wirework.

Use the heavier wire to form 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 add detail.

Protective Non-Tarnish Coating

ParaWire applies a tinted, flexible coating over the fine-silver plating to create the Gold color while helping protect the underlying wire from tarnishing.

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

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

Is this gold-plated wire?
No. The underlying wire is silver-plated copper. Gold refers to the color of ParaWire's protective enamel finish.

Is this solid gold or gold-filled wire?
No. This is colored silver-plated copper craft wire, not solid gold or gold-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 Gold 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. ParaWire applies a non-tarnish enamel color coating over the fine-silver plating.

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

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