How to Choose a Braiding Wire?

How to Choose a Braiding Wire?
How to Choose a Braiding Wire?

Of course, there are no strict rules for choosing a wire, but only general recommendations that will be useful to novice craftsmen.

When weaving from wire and beads, the most convenient wire to use is 0.4 mm. It is thin enough, but relatively strong, which gives elasticity and flexibility. Such a wire breaks less, but takes on rather complex shapes when weaving.

0.3mm wire can only be used for very thin and delicate items and care must be taken for complex weaving designs.

The most common wire - copper, it bends well and does not break.

When choosing the color of the wire, you need to think about the color scheme of the product, because the color of the wire can visually change it.

The most versatile is silver color, it can be simple or with jewelry plating, which makes it more "noble". But for most products in this technique, ordinary wire will be enough.

In addition to the color silver, a novice craftsman can also purchase a spool of wire "gold" to offer his or her client a variety. It is absolutely not necessary to buy colored wire (red, blue) without special requests from customers. Where to buy - handicraft stores, Amazon, Ali Express. Always read consumer reviews to select a quality product!


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