Craft Wires for Jewellery Making, Wire Wrapping, and Creative Crafting
Welcome to our comprehensive Craft Wires collection — your ultimate destination for high-quality craft wire in every size, finish, material, and colour you could need. Whether you're designing elegant jewellery, building wire sculptures, or enhancing mixed media art, our wires offer professional-grade results for makers of all skill levels.
We proudly stock wire from The Scientific Wire Company, a name trusted by jewellery makers and crafters worldwide. You’ll find an extensive selection of copper wire, iron wire, and stainless steel wire in a variety of enamelled, plated, and bare finishes, with sizes ranging from 0.3mm up to 1mm. Choose from a stunning array of silver, gold, black, and multicoloured wires to suit your project.
Our Craft Wire Range
Sizes
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0.3mm — ultra-fine for delicate wrapping and wire weaving
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0.4mm — fine detailing, coiling, intricate designs
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0.5mm — medium-fine, perfect for structural wraps
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0.6mm — versatile, excellent for frames and general use
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0.8mm — ideal for bolder designs, bangles, structural work
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1mm — strong, rigid, perfect for sculpture and larger jewellery pieces
Finishes
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Enamelled — smooth, durable colour coating available in a rainbow of colours including black, gold, silver, red, blue, green and more
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Plated — plated copper with silver, gold, or other metallic tones for a polished professional look
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Bare wire — raw copper, iron, or stainless steel for natural patina and industrial designs
Materials
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Copper wire — highly malleable, ideal for wrapping and weaving
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Iron wire — strong and rigid, great for sculpture and armatures
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Stainless steel wire — tarnish-resistant, robust for structural projects
Shapes
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Round wire — the most versatile shape, ideal for most wirework techniques
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Square wire — adds structure, definition, and light-catching edges, perfect for bezels and professional frames
Why Choose Our Craft Wires?
1. Exceptional Quality
- Supplied in collaboration with The Scientific Wire Company
- Trusted by jewellery professionals and hobby crafters alike
- Consistent size, colour, and finish quality across the range
- Suitable for a wide variety of craft and jewellery applications
2. Huge Variety
- Wide choice of sizes to suit every project
- Multiple finishes and materials to create exactly the effect you want
- Vast colour palette for statement pieces or subtle accents
- Regular new stock and fresh colour options
3. Great Value & Offers
- 15% off your first order
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Free UK postage on orders over £25
- 10% off all orders over £50
- Earn rewards with our Gem Points loyalty scheme
- Fast dispatch and excellent UK-based service
Craft Wire FAQs
What is craft wire used for?
Craft wire is used in a wide range of creative projects, including jewellery making, wire wrapping, sculpture, mixed media art, and home decor. It is also popular in educational and scientific applications.
What types of craft wire do you sell?
We stock copper wire, iron wire, and stainless steel wire in various finishes — including enamelled, plated, and bare wire — across a full range of sizes from 0.3mm to 1mm. Our range includes both round and square wire.
What gauge wire should I use for jewellery?
It depends on your project! Finer gauges like 0.3mm–0.5mm are perfect for wire wrapping and weaving. Medium gauges like 0.6mm–0.8mm work well for framing and structural elements. Thicker wire like 1mm is ideal for rigid frames and statement pieces.
What is the difference between enamelled and plated craft wire?
Enamelled wire has a coloured enamel coating over the base wire (usually copper or iron), which offers vibrant colours and excellent durability. Plated wire has a thin layer of metal plating (e.g. silver or gold tone) for a metallic finish, usually over copper.
Is bare wire suitable for jewellery?
Bare wire (raw copper, iron, or stainless steel) is often used for rustic or industrial styles. Keep in mind that bare copper and iron will naturally develop a patina or tarnish over time, which can be a desirable effect in certain designs.
Can I mix different craft wires in one project?
Yes! Mixing wire types, sizes, finishes, and colours is a popular technique to create depth and interest in jewellery and art projects. For example, combining square and round wire or using coloured enamelled wire alongside metallic plated wire.
Is your craft wire ethically sourced?
Yes. We work with trusted suppliers such as The Scientific Wire Company to ensure our wire is ethically produced and consistently high quality.
Do you offer bulk discounts on craft wire?
Yes! In addition to our site-wide offers — 15% off your first order, free UK postage on orders over £25, and 10% off all orders over £50 — we can offer bulk discounts on larger orders. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Why choose Charming Beads for Craft Wire?
Charming Beads is a trusted UK supplier of craft wire and jewellery-making supplies. We offer a huge choice of sizes, finishes, and colours — backed by great value and friendly service — to help you bring your creative ideas to life.
