Jeweler's Brass Square Wire, 1-Lb. Coil, 2.59mm, 1/2-Hard

This 1/2-hard 10-gauge jeweler’s brass square wire features four flat sides; the flat surfaces are ideal for aligning two or more strands with one another and when soldering components to the wire. Give the wire a twist to create attractive twist wire. Simple hoops, bangles and other components take on a fresh, dynamic look when made using square wire. Hard wire is significantly work-hardened and, though it does not bend readily, it stubbornly holds its shape after forming; it is ideal for clasps and hinges. Keep in mind that hardness is changeable (by annealing or heat-hardening) and is relative among metal types (each temper will feel and handle differently from one metal to another). When finishing your pieces, also keep in mind that the harder the metal is, the brighter a finish it will take. This wire is packaged in 1-lb. coils. Jeweler's brass is a great choice when you want a color as close as possible to 14K yellow gold at a base-metal price point. Also known as red brass, NuGold, Merlin's gold and jeweler’s bronze, this material fires well with BRONZclay™ and with bronze sheet, wire and findings, offering you a wider range of design options. CDA #230 alloy (85% copper/15% zinc).

• Price Per Unit: Priced per Each
• Gauge: 10 ga.
• Form: Wire
• Shape: Square
• Metal Type: Brass
• Metal Color: Yellow
• Hardness: 1/2-hard
• Dimensions: 2.59mm
• Thickness: 0.102" (2.59mm)
• Country Of Origin: United States