Join me as we discuss everything you need to know about wire to get started on your wire weaving and wire wrapping journey! Learn wire terminology, what types of wire that work best for beginners and where to source quality wire for your projects.

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Most commonly used gauges in wire weaving:
20 gauge & 18 gauge for base wires
28 & 30 gauge for weaving wire (I recommend starting with 28 gauge.)

For wire wrapping:
20 gauge wire (round or square)
20 - 22 gauge half-round wire.

Where I get my wire:
https://www.riogrande.com
https://craftwireusa.com
https://firemountaingems.com
https://parawire.com

Where I get my stones:
https://CASDANS.com
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Starter Plier Set: https://amzn.to/3UognI2 (I used these for a long time before investing in my Swanstrom set. They are really great quality for the price AND you can pick out your favorite colors!)

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CHAPTERS
Intro & Additional Info: 00:00 - 00:55
Wire Shapes: 00:56 - 02:09
Wire Gauges: 02:10 - 03:19
Wire Hardness: 03:20 - 03:55
Types of Wire: 03:56 - 06:54
Plated vs. Filled: 06:55 - 08:04
Coated vs. Non-Coated: 08:05 - 09:15
Where to Get Wire?: 09:16 - 10:25
Outro & Additional Info: 10:26 - 10:59
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