ParaWire 20 Gauge Silver-Plated Copper Craft Wire – 18 ft Roll

Add a bright silver finish to jewelry, wire art, and craft projects with ParaWire Silver-Plated Copper Craft Wire. This 20 gauge wire combines a 99% pure copper core with a layer of 99% pure fine silver and ParaWire's protective non-tarnish coating.

At 20 gauge, this wire provides an excellent balance of workability and structure. It is substantial enough for loops, links, spirals, connectors, decorative frames, and shaped components while remaining easy to manipulate for general jewelry and wire-forming projects. The soft temper makes it especially versatile for hand forming.

Features & Benefits

• 20 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 forming and shaping

• Lead-free and nickel-free

• Versatile balance of flexibility and structure

• 18-foot roll

• Made in the USA

Specifications

Versatile 20 Gauge Wire

20 gauge is a useful general-purpose size for jewelry making and decorative wirework. At approximately .032" in diameter, it provides enough body for formed components while remaining manageable for hand bending with appropriate jewelry and wire-forming tools.

It works especially well for:

• Wire loops

• Links and connectors

• Spirals and coils

• Decorative frames

• Pendant components

• Shaped wire elements

• Wire wrapping

• Jewelry components

• Decorative craft projects

Compared with 18 gauge, 20 gauge is finer and easier to manipulate. Compared with 22 gauge and finer wire, it provides additional body and structure.

Fine-Silver Plating

ParaWire's Silver Plated Craft Wire starts with a 99% pure smooth copper core.

The copper is then plated with 99% pure fine silver, giving the wire its bright silver appearance. A clear non-tarnish coating is applied over the silver plating to help protect the finish.

This construction provides the appearance of bright silver craft wire at a more economical price than solid precious-metal wire.

This is silver-plated copper wire and should not be confused with sterling silver or silver-filled wire.

Clear Protective Coating

Unlike the other colors in ParaWire's Silver Plated collection, which use a tinted coating to create their final color, the Silver version uses a clear coating over the fine-silver plating.

This allows the bright silver surface underneath to remain visible while providing ParaWire's protective non-tarnish finish.

The coating is designed to withstand normal forming and manipulation. Using smooth, undamaged tools will help protect the surface from unnecessary scratching or abrasion.

Soft Temper for Hand Forming

ParaWire craft wire is supplied in soft temper, making it well suited to bending, shaping, coiling, and forming.

The 20 gauge size offers a particularly useful combination of workability and shape retention. It is easier to manipulate than heavier 18 gauge wire while providing more structure than finer 22, 24, or 26 gauge wire.

For very fine weaving, binding, or intricate wrapping, a finer gauge may be preferable.

Bright Silver for Versatile Designs

The classic Silver finish works with virtually any color palette and makes this wire especially versatile for jewelry and craft applications.

Use it on its own for a clean silver appearance or combine it with colored ParaWire, beads, stones, and other decorative elements.

Ideal For

• Jewelry making

• Wire wrapping

• Wire forming

• Loops and links

• Spirals and coils

• Connectors

• Pendant components

• Decorative frames

• Beaded jewelry

• Wire sculpture

• Ornaments

• Mixed-media projects

• General craft work

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What gives the wire its silver color?
The copper core is plated with fine silver. Unlike ParaWire's colored Silver Plated wires, the Silver version has a clear protective coating that allows the fine-silver plating to remain visible.

How thick is 20 gauge ParaWire?
20 gauge ParaWire is approximately .032" in diameter.

How much wire is on this roll?
This roll contains 18 feet of 20 gauge wire.

Is the wire soft or hard?
ParaWire craft wire is soft temper, making it suitable for bending and hand forming.

What is 20 gauge wire good for?
20 gauge is a versatile size for loops, links, spirals, connectors, decorative frames, pendant components, and general wire-forming projects.

How does 20 gauge compare with 18 gauge?
20 gauge is finer and easier to manipulate, while 18 gauge provides more structure for heavier formed components.

How does 20 gauge compare with 22 gauge?
20 gauge is thicker and provides more body and structure. The finer 22 gauge is useful for smaller components and more detailed wrapping.

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

Is this wire lead-free and nickel-free?
Yes. ParaWire states that its colored craft wire is lead-free and nickel-free.

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

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