Artistic Wire 20 Gauge Tarnish Resistant Coloured Copper Wire

Product Summary

Artistic Wire's signature coloured copper craft wire: a soft copper core wrapped in a smooth, protective enamel coating in rich, fade-resistant colours. Supplied on generous spools, it's the wire jewellery makers reach for when colour is the whole point of the design.

Key Features

• Coloured copper wire with Artistic Wire's protective tarnish-resistant coating
• 20 gauge (0.81mm)
• 16 colours from Bare Copper and Antique Brass to Aqua, Red and Stainless Steel
• 15 yards per spool, £11.86

Uses & Benefits

20 gauge is the all-rounder: sturdy enough for ear wires, clasps and wrapped loops, yet still easy to shape by hand. The copper core keeps it wonderfully malleable, and the enamel coating keeps colours bright against wear and tarnish — no patina creeping in mid-project.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Artistic Wire (by Beadalon)
• Material: Enamel-coated coloured copper wire, tarnish resistant
• Gauge: 20GA (0.81mm) | Length: 15 yards per spool
• Colours: Antique Brass, Aqua, Bare Copper, Black, Non Tarnish Brass, Brown, Dark Blue, Green, Iron, Kelly Green, Natural, Powder Blue, Purple, Red, Tinned Copper, Stainless Steel

FAQs

Is it real copper? Yes — a solid copper core with a coloured protective coating, so it shapes and work-hardens like copper.

What does tarnish resistant mean? The enamel coating seals the copper from the air, keeping the colour true — unlike bare copper, which darkens over time.

Is 20 gauge right for me? 20GA is the all-rounder. Go 18GA for structure, 24–26GA for general wrapping, 28GA+ for fine work.