Artistic Wire 26 Gauge Tarnish Resistant Coloured Copper Wire – 30yd Spool

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
• 26 gauge (0.41mm)
• 9 colours from Bare Copper and Antique Brass to Aqua, Red and Stainless Steel
• 30 yards per spool, £11.49

Uses & Benefits

26 gauge is the fine-work wire: ideal for delicate wrapping, coils, crochet and chain making where detail matters. 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: 26GA (0.41mm) | Length: 30 yards per spool
• Colours: Black, Green, Natural, Orange, Antique Brass, Bare Copper, Non Tarnish Brass, Stainless Steel, Tinned Copper

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 26 gauge right for me? 26GA suits fine wrapping and chain making. Choose 22–24GA for sturdier work, 28GA+ for weaving.