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FACETS
Gem &  Mineral Gallery

1240 NW Grove St.
Newport, Oregon 97365
Plenty of on site parking!

Mailing Address:
PO Box 714
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-2514

Established 1987
All Inquiries (541) 265-2514

Order Department
Hours 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Pacific Time
Monday through Saturday.

Customer Service:
Hours 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Pacific Time.
Monday through Saturday.

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Member
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Oregon State
Jewelers of
America, Inc

and
Newport Chamber of Commerce.

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Wire Wrap Supplies

Photo of Beginner projects created by manager, K. Myers who was inspired by the book we sell below Moods In Wire...An Extended Guide to the Fine Art of Wirewapping Wire wrapping is limitless! It's like opening a door to one's imagination the possibilities are endless. We carry the instructional books, wire and a large selection of items you can wrap, such as faceted gemstones, cabochons, fossils, sharks' teeth, and more to make rings, bracelets, pendants, pins, crosses, etc.

We carry the half hard wire stock in either 14K gold filled, Sterling Silver and now Argentium Sterling Silver wire. Wire is an easy medium to work with and provides, an attractive finished product with a minimum of time and investment.

Minimal Supplies Needed:
 
Moods
in Wire

$29.95
Click here for the Moods in Wire Book
 
Wire
Looping
Pliers
$11.95
Wire Looping Pliers will aid you in making smooth & consistent loops and coils of wire. These finely polished stainless steel pliers feature a concave jaw and a round step jaw to form the perfect 2mm, 3mm or 4mm loop, box-jointed for durability with comfort grips.  Eurotool wire loop graduated plier  PLR-748.00 also known by model train enthusiasts as coupling pliers to bend wire more easily.
 
Example
done with
Tool above...
Photo of an Agate of the Oregon Coast shown with a natural inclusion of a cross, designed in 14kgf by beginner wire wrapper, K. Myers

This wire should meet your needs with excellent results, for earrings, pendants, necklaces and wire sculpture! We also carry other 14K gold or sterling silver findings, stock, and solders. As always, we carry the tools, supplies and many more items than can be shown here.

We Stock The Following Precious Metals

Style
Gauge
Thickness
S.S.
AS
14K G.F.
Fine Silver Plain Bezel Wire
 
3/16" high
X
 
 
 
 
1/8" high
X
 
 
Square Wire
20
0.32" (0.81m.m.)
 
X
X
 
21
0.28" (0.71m.m.)
 
X
 
 
22
0.25" (0.64m.m.)
X
X
X
 
24
0.20" (0.51m.m.)
X
X
 
Round Wire
10
.101" (2.57m.m.)
X
 
 
 
12
.081" (2.06m.m.)
X
 
 
 
14
.064" (1.64m.m.)
X
 
 
 
16
.051" (1.30m.m.)
X
 
 
 
18
.064" (1.63m.m.)
X
 
 
 
20
0.32" (0.81m.m.)
X
 
X
 
22
0.25" (0.64m.m.)
X
X
X
 
24
0.20" (0.51m.m.)
X
 
 
½ Round Wire
10
.101" (2.57m.m.)
 
 
 
 12
.081" (2.06m.m.)
 X
 
 
 
16
.051" (1.30m.m.)
X
 
 
 
22
0.25" (0.64m.m.)
 
X
X
Patterned (twisted) Wire
14
.064" (1.63m.m.)
X
 
 

14kt Gold Filled is brass with 1/20th by weight of 14kt solid gold material layered & chemically bonded to the surface of the brass "core" material. This is a much thicker layer of gold than any plated material, and has a higher gold content than 10 or 12kt Gold - Filled material. It is a lifetime product for most customers.

Argentium Sterling (AS) wire is the most tarnish resistant silver available today. The argentium sterling alloy is less susceptible to tarnishing than sterling silver because the germanium element forms a germanium oxide skin on the metal's surface, acting as a barrier to oxidization. Argentium Silver is comprised of 92.5 percent pure silver, 1 to 2 percent germanium, and about 6 percent copper. Half Hard – This wire is available in a wide range of sizes, has some stiffness to it and is likewise very popular with our wire wrappers. The price difference between sterling silver wire and Argentium is not bad at all, considering all the time Argentium Sterling will save you in not having to clean your wire! An occasional rinse or wipe with a soft cotton cloth with keep the Argentium Sterling wire in pristine condition.

Be sure to specify your preference of variety (color) and size range. We normally carry all of the above sizes, the price varies and is sold by the foot of each style. Please Note: Sterling Silver, Argentium Sterling or 14K G.F.wire is non-returnable.

Moods in Wire BookMoods In Wire...An Extended Guide to the Fine Art of Wirewapping, second edition by jewelry artist Ed Sinclair, member of the Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild. This illustrated guide combines Moods in Wire with Moods in Brass & Glass. Divided into two sections, this is a comprenensive guide to the fine art of wire wrapping. Describes the basic tools and materials needed to make bracelets, earrings, pendants, pins and more. Color photos and spiral bound. 192 page paperback. Status: In Stock and ships immediately, weight 1 lb. Order NOW! Only $29.95. Plus Shipping. Click here for a close up of our Jewelry - Making Pliers a.k.a. Wire Looping Pliers that will aid you in making smooth & consistent loops and coils of wire. These finely polished stainless steel pliers feature a concave jaw and a round step jaw to form the perfect 2mm, 3mm or 4mm loop, box-jointed for durability with comfort grips.  Eurotool wire loop graduated plier  PLR-748.00 also known by model train enthusiasts as coupling pliers to bend wire more easily.

< - - Wire loop graduated plier... the perfect tool to aid you in making smooth & consistent loops and coils of wire. These finely polished stainless steel pliers feature a concave jaw and a round step jaw to form the perfect 2mm, 3mm or 4mm loop, box-jointed for durability with comfort grips to bend wire more easily. Status: In Stock and ships immediately, weight 1 lb.
#PLR-748.00    -   List Price $12.95. Get Yours NOW!
Internet Special $11.95. Plus Shipping.

USERS COMMENTS... My wife says..."don't bother coming home if you don't have that pair of pliers with you!"

Product subject to availability & prices subject to change without notice.
Sterling Silver Casting Grain (for vertually any casting method) also available.

Choose from our professional selection of supplies for the designer, artist or novice from fine finished jewelry, findings:
parts, silk, designer beads, gemstone beads, and fine metal beads.
Tumblers used for polishing precious metal clay jewelry and supplies   |   Lapidary/Jewelry Making Crafts Books
Creative cabochons to bezel set, wire wrap or build your seed bead designs around
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