Mandala Crafts Flat Aluminum Wire for Bezel, Sculpting, Armature, Jewelry Making, Gem Metal Wrap, Gardening; Anodized Colored and Soft (Green, 10mm Wide 16.5 Feet Long 18 Gauge)
Product Description
This malleable yet durable flat wire without sharp edges is perfect for wrapping, bending, and shaping. It can be easily hammered and stamped. The wire hardens nicely with a chasing hammer. The bright and fine anodized color does not flake off when bending or smashing as long as coated tools are used. The moldable wire bends easily but is stiff and strong enough to hold its shape once you learn how to form it well. You can straighten or bend the wire by hand or cut the wire with easily with either scissors or wire cutters.
The creative uses of this lightweight and easy to form wire is only limited by your imagination. The finger friendly wire is easy to twist or create spirals. It is great for repairing jewelry, starting an artistic DIY project, and teaching a beginner how to wire wrap and shape.
For jewelry making, the wire can be wrapped around gemstones or made into earrings, necklaces, band rings, and bangle bracelets. For crafting, this hobby craft wire can be shaped into wreaths, hangers, coasters, picture frames & holders, sun catchers, sculptures, napkin rings, letters, mesh, ornaments, bird feeders, doll frames, and decorative embellishments. It can also be used in costume making or as a supporting brim for sunhats. From framing a mirror, creating a light fixture, to decorating a Christmas tree, this half hard aluminum wire has you covered. Other applications include fence binding, floral arrangements, and even yard art creations.
Pliable and Solid Flat Aluminum Wire
- Made from anodized aluminum
- Solid aluminum but able to hold its shape
- Rust and tarnish free
- Great for indoors and outdoors
- Malleable yet durable
- Finger friendly, easy to cut and bend
Versatile Crafting Applications
- Sculptures, sun catchers, and dream catchers
- Wreaths, hangers, coasters, and napkin rings
- Picture frames and holders
- Letters and wire patterns
- Ornaments, doll frames, and costume embellishments
- Use for beginners to teach wrapping and shaping
- Frames or ornament bezels
Jewelry Making Wire
- Wrap around gemstones to create pendants and charms
- Twisted wire rings
- Artistic necklaces
- Bangle and cuff bracelets
- Dangle earrings
- Band rings
Floral Arrangements and Gardening Uses
- Fence repair
- Floral wire
- Yard art projects
- Bird feeders
- Colorful and durable mesh
Inch, MM, and Gauge Conversion
The higher the gauge number, the thinner and softer the wire. Colors might vary between different dye lots.
- 0.025" / 0.64mm / 22 Gauge
- 0.032" / 0.8mm / 20 Gauge
- 0.04" / 1mm / 18 Gauge
- 0.052" / 1.3mm / 16 Gauge
- 0.064" / 1.6mm / 14 Gauge
- 0.081" / 2mm / 12 Gauge
- Bendable and colored flat wire for crafts from solid aluminum; Shinny, soft, flexible, and pliable; Weather-resistant and fits indoor and outdoor uses; Corrosion, rust, and tarnish free; Marring, kink, and blemish free; Malleable and durable; Easy to bend or cut;
- Perfect for sculpturing, wire weaving, decorating, crafting, beading, jewelry making, floral arranging, gardening, fence repair, wire shaping for amateur education, or wrapping; Great for making sculptures, inlays, necklaces, gem wrap pendants, bracelets, earrings, ornaments, mesh, toys, and DIY artistic projects;
- Fine and vibrant colors; Continuous length and consistent color; Color is not easy to flake off when bending or smashing with coated tools;
- Extra-long: Set of 1 colorful roll; Easy to dispense packaging; The color might vary slightly from the pictures due to monitor resolution and photography light settings; Thickness gauge; 1 mm or 18 AWG; Length: 5 meters or 16.5 feet;