Craftwire USA Solid Bare Copper Wire Round,Bright,Half Hard,5 OZ 12 Gauge,18 Feet (Choose 10 to 30 ga.)

great for wire wrapping jewelry, pretty and easy to work with

WARNING: This is BARE copper wire, which means to the uninitiated that it will patina in a short amount of time. The patina (oxidation) turns this wire into a gorgeous brown color--one of two reasons I recommend--but beware! The weathering, or patina, can irritate your skin and cause contact dermatitis, a nasty red blotching and dotting that itches and spreads. Hydrocortisone will clear it up, and you can just use clear nail polish to cover up the part which touches your skin the most. The other reason I recommend this wire? Sturdy as hell. Not as sturdy as, oh say, 12 or 14 gauge copper, but this is also half-hard, which makes this my go-to wire for when I need wire sturdy enough to make hair pins, hoop earrings, etc. and other jewelry which requires stiff but malleaby wire. The companys 18 gauge half hard is also a great buy. For silver plated copper wire at 16 or 18 gauge, I recommend German style silver plated wire. Theres less of the German wire and more expensive, but its a sturdy alternative to bare copper, or if you prefer silver color. Did I mention that the package came in faster than expected?

It has too much memory for jewelry making. It just pops back into place when you bend it. May be good for other uses, so I gave 3 stars. If you’re looking for jewelry wire, this is a 1 star product.

I buy copper wire from this seller often to make jewelry for my small business. Its always great, length is always accurate and the best price i can find without going through a wholesaler. It almost never has any residue or anything but occasionally when it does it comes off easy with a microfiber cloth!

Came fast and is what they say it is, works great for wrapping stones and making crafts. Will buy again

Exactly what I was looking for. I wanted a hard wire that would hold its shape for ring splints. It looks good and does its job well. It was a little difficult to manipulate, simply because I wasnt using the right tools for such thick wire. I recommend a really good pair of pliers and a way to buff out any marks left by your tools.

Great quality wire at a terrific price. Im very happy with the way it works up in my jewelry. Happy customer, and will certainly buy again.

Strong, flexible, well made wire.

Great to wrap on sticks for electro gardening.

great for home projects and hobbies