Artistic Wire 22 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
• 22 gauge (0.64mm)
• 13 colours from Bare Copper and Antique Brass to Aqua, Red and Stainless Steel
• 15 yards per spool, £11.49

Uses & Benefits

22 gauge sits between the all-rounder and the fine stuff: great for wrapped loops, links, wire weaving and delicate frames. 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: 22GA (0.64mm) | Length: 15 yards per spool
• Colours: Antique Brass, Aqua, Bare Copper, Black, Non Tarnish Brass, Brown, Dark Blue, Magenta, 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 22 gauge right for me? 22GA balances strength and finesse. Choose 20GA+ for structure, 26GA+ for fine work.