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    • How I carve Fire Agate
  • Jeweler's Reference Charts
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Wire Gauges and Common Uses

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  • Shop
    • Shop on Etsy
  • Portfolio
    • Cuffs and Bracelets
    • Earrings
    • Necklaces and Pendants
    • Rings
    • Special Objects
    • Gem Carvings, Fire Agates and Other Unique Items
    • Wire Wrapped Jewelry
  • Event Schedule
  • About/Contact
  • Blog
    • Math and Mandrels
    • Seven Stars for Seven Daughters
    • A Tale of Two Stones
    • Autumn Leaves In Copper
    • Custom Jewelry for Metal Allergies
    • Forging a Fold Form Leaf Necklace
    • How I carve Fire Agate
  • Jeweler's Reference Charts
    • Bracelet and Bangle Sizing Guide
    • Cuff Sizing Chart
    • Gauge Size Chart
    • Ring Blank Size Chart
    • Unit Weights of Brass and Copper
    • Wire Gauge Chart
    • Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS
Gauge MM Bracelets, bangles, Cuffs Clasps Crochet Eye Pins Ear Wires Forging Jump Rings Links Weaving Wire Wrapping
14 ga 1.65 mm Y Y N Y N Y Y Y N N
16 ga 1.3 mm Y Y N Y N Y Y Y N N
18 ga 1.0 mm Y Y N Y N Y Y Y N Y
20 ga 0.8 mm N N N Y Y Y Y Y N Y
21 ga 0.75 mm N N N Y Y Y Y Y N Y
22 ga 0.65 mm N N N Y N N N N Y Y
24 ga 0.5 mm N N Y Y N N N N Y Y
26 ga 0.4 mm N N Y Y N N N N Y Y
28 ga 0.32 mm N N Y N N N N N Y Y