French Wire, 0.70 mm / .028 in, Copper Base, Silver Plated, 1 m / 3.28 ft

Protect & Polish Your Designs: Silver-Plated French Wire (0.70mm / 0.028 in)

Elevate your jewelry-making with the timeless look and professional protection of Silver-Plated French Wire. Measuring 0.70mm (0.028 in) in diameter, this premium bullion (also known as gimp) provides a sleek, seamless finish while safeguarding your designs from everyday wear and tear.

Crafted with a sturdy copper base and finished in a bright, lustrous silver plating, this 1-meter (3.28 ft) coil is an essential tool for creating high-end, boutique-quality necklaces and bracelets.

Key Features & Benefits

• Premium Silver Plating: Offers a bright, brilliant silver shine that perfectly matches sterling silver clasps, jump rings, and beads at a fraction of the cost.

• Durable Copper Base: The core is made of flexible yet resilient copper, giving the wire excellent structural integrity while remaining soft enough to handle easily.

• Essential Friction Protection: By enclosing your thread where it meets the clasp, French wire absorbs the friction of movement, preventing your silk or nylon thread from fraying and breaking.

• 0.70mm Fine Gauge: The perfect mid-size diameter, optimized for standard silk threads (such as Griffin Size 4–6) and fine nylon cords. Ideal for classic pearl knotting and delicate gemstone strands.

• Generous 1-Meter Length: With 3.28 feet of wire, you have plenty of material for dozens of professional finishes, making it a cost-effective choice for active designers.

Simple 4-Step Application

1. Measure and Cut: Snip a small section of the French wire (typically about 0.25 inches or 6mm) using fine scissors or flush cutters.

2. Slide Onto Thread: After stringing your final bead, slide the tiny piece of French wire onto your thread.

3. Loop Through Clasp: Pass the thread through your clasp or jump ring, looping it back through the French wire and into the adjacent beads.

4. Tension and Knot: Pull the thread taut so the wire forms a clean, protective metallic arch over the clasp, then knot or crimp to finish.

Product Specifications

Design Tip: To keep your silver-plated wire looking pristine for years to come, store any unused portions in an airtight bag with an anti-tarnish tab. When applying, handle gently to avoid over-stretching the delicate micro-coils!

Give your handmade jewelry the security and luxury aesthetic it deserves. Add this Silver-Plated 0.70mm French Wire to your workspace today!