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Part 2: What Type of Wire Should I Use?

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Trying to figure out what types of wire to use can be a most difficult process when beginning to make jewelry.  One of our previous articles addressed how to choose a wire temper.  This article will discuss how to choose the wire gauge for an upcoming jewelry project.   Remember, the larger the number of the gauge, the thinner the wire.

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28-34 gauge

The wires’ diameter measures from 0.013-.006 inches or 0.32-.16 millimeters. This is EXTREMELY fine wire. Wires with these gauges tend to kink and bend a lot —nylon jaw pliers will need to be used.  Is great for wire wrapping using small beads, wire weaving, and wire crocheting.

26 gauge

The diameter of this wire measures at .016 inches or .41 millimeters. Again, this is very thin wire and nylon jaw pliers and fine-tipped tools should be used.  Is good for wire wrapping beads and seed bead jewelry.

24 gauge

The diameter measures 0.020 inches or 0.51 millimeters.  This is still considered fine wire and the nylon jaw pliers are recommended when it gets kinks.  Great when using pearls and small crystals.

22 gauge

The diameter measures 0.025? inches or 0.64 millimeters. This gauge is ideal to use when 20-gauge is just a bit too thick.  This is a wonderful multipurpose wire and is excellent for wire wrapping beads and semi-precious stones.

20 gauge

20 gauge wire measures 0.032? or .81 millimeters in diameter. This is considered a medium wire in jewelry making and, just as the 22 gauge, it is a fantastic multipurpose wire.  Works well for making earwires, clasps, and headpins as well as wrapping glass and coiled beads.  It also recommended when making bracelets.

18 gauge

Measures 0.040 inches or 1.02 millimeters in diameter.  Is considered medium thick wire in jewelry making.  Works well for making clasps, wire wrapping beads with large holes, bracelet making and earrings.

16 gauge

Measures 0.051 inches or 1.29 millimeters in diameter.  This is a thick wire. It is recommended that heavy duty tools are used when manipulating this wire.  It is not recommended for the beginner.  Can be used for, neckwires, rings, and bracelet bases.

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Silver Watches to Befit Woman’s Personality

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Time is precious as gold, most especially for people whose life is loaded with busy schedule. It made the existence of silver watches to soar high in business industry. The function of time measurement is indeed secondary to the daily living of people. Most of the people today own a silver watch for purposive reasons.  A watch is more than just a fashion statement. It helps you keep track of your life. Once you miss a second of your time, you can never turn it back.

Silver watches are likely to be worn for special occasions but there is also a kind of silver watch that is made to be worn for daily accessory, they come with water-resistant feature. Most of these type of watches are made simple, high quality features that may avoid harming its function.   However, watches that are made for special occasion are made with various decoration or with stones and crystals and look best with a suitable matching bracelet. They are made from solid silver.

Women’s silver watch are made with feminine look that will perfectly compliment the grace and style of being a lady. They usually come with fanciful, sleeker, semi-precious stones, diamonds and complicated features that tend to make a fashion statement.  Most of women are really fond of swimming and they oftentimes forget to remove their watches, that is why mostly of women’s silver watches are made with higher water-resistance feature to avoid easy damage.  Some of the famous brands producing famous women’s silver watches are Gucci, Movado, Versace, Citizen and Tommy Hilfiger.

Some women’s watches are designed with automatic feature as well as for men for the fashion trends of the day. Women’s silver watches are made to befit a woman’s style, mood  and personality. Some of these watches have pop out faces  and bracelet which can be changed to match the clothing that is being worn.  Some bracelets are designed to attach with charms for a unique look. One of the charms on this bracelet is the timepiece that makes the watch an abstract piece of art.  In some instances, the pop out faces come with matching watch band or bracelet which can be changed to accommodate the clothing being worn as well as for certain occasion. .

There are certain watches that are designed with second hand and clear markers. Some comes with easy-to-set timers that can remind you when you need to move on to the next meeting or task. These best fit for busy working women such nurses.

Learning to value time, pushes one person to success!.

Silver.Ag/en is engage in producing fine and elegant silver jewelry such as silver pendants, silver rings and has been tested as a silver jewellery maker for over 15 years.

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