18 Gauge Pre-Tinned Copper Wire

The tin layer on tinned wire protects the copper core from oxidizing and accepts solder with minimal cleaning. Silver colored and will accept patina. Use as reinforcement in suncatchers, to make jump rings and for applying quick and easy decoration to your soldering. Sold in 4 ounce spools. 18 gauge wire is thin enough to use as decorative elements. It's also strong enough to be used as jump rings or reinforcement in small projects like suncatchers. 18 ga measures 1/25" diameter. 4 ounce spool. Project shown created by artist Lynette Wrigley. From "Stained Glass 20 Great Weekend Projects" book #5947.