In jewellery making, a threading material must be used, to enable the stringing, knotting, weaving or linking beads and findings together, it unites all the materials to form the piece of jewellery. The threading materials available come in a vast and varied selection. The size (thickness) of thread required for a handmade jewellery project will depend upon the item of jewellery being made, the size of the holes in the beads; they're weight, and the intended flexibility of the piece.
Jewellery Making Threading Materials: Wire
Precious-metal wire such as yellow/white gold and sterling silver are luxurious options, usually used to create professional pieces, can be hard on your wallet for the cost is priced by weight. Due to their expense, beginners do not usually start working with these precious-metal wires until their skills have been practiced and mastered on cheaper materials. For a more economical wire, a gold or silver plated copper wire can be a very convincing substitute. Copper based wire also comes in a rainbow of enamel coatings which can add other dimensions to your project. These wires are measured by length and cost much less than their precious cousins.
Memory wire is a steel wire that is pre-coiled into a necklace, bracelet or ring shape. It permanently holds this coiled shape making it strong and durable. It is usually sold in strings of coils and is one of the reasonably priced threading materials. The simplicity of its nature allows the stringing of beads to flow easily. Ends must be capped, curled or bent to prevent escaping beads. Pre-coiled wire is very affective for making chokers, beaded rings and wrist cuffs.
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