16 Gauge Pre-Tinned Wire - 1 Lb

$47.95 USD
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Product Features

  • Pre-tinned wire has many uses in stained glass, jewelry and soldering projects
  • 16 gauge wire sold in a 1 lb spool


Product Description

The tin layer on tinned wire protects the copper core from oxidizing and accepts solder with minimal cleaning. Silver colored and will accept patina. Use as reinforcement in suncatchers, to make jump rings for glass jewelry, and for applying quick and easy decoration to your soldering. Sold in 1 pound spools. 

Project below from "Pretty Little Things" book #6713.

16 gauge wire is thin enough to use as decorative elements in your glass project or to use for hanging. 16 ga measures 1/20" in diameter.

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Pros : Easy to bend - holds shape well after bending. Straightens easily. 14 AWG is good to use as a post. 18 & 20 AWG's are for looks only (like for filigree)
Cons : the ONLY thing I realized after buffing is that you can take the solder off and then you have copper showing through. My fault - not the wire
Other Thoughts : Best way to buy this product. Priced less than buying per 4 oz at supply stores.
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Pros : use it all the time. useful to have
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Pros : This is 1 pound of pre tinned wire in a continuous length. No waste like you would have with precut wire. The spool is wrapped to keep it from tarnishing in storage.
Cons : None whatsoever!
Other Thoughts : I use a lot of this wire!
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