http://blog.how-to-make-jewelry.com/6/wire-gauges-101/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wire-gauges-101 Handpicked Jewelry Making Supplies Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:27:39 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 http://blog.how-to-make-jewelry.com/6/wire-gauges-101/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Lara Jordan Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:11:00 +0000 http://blog.how-to-make-jewelry.com/?p=6#comment-20 18 and 20 gauge can also be used for earring wires. Most often the 20 gauge is used. I also make 18 gauge. Many of my customers, as well as myself, prefer the 18 gauge because they are noticeably thicker in appearance and look more substantial. They can be too large for some people’s ear holes; I’ve only run into this problem a couple of times. Most often the 18 gauge fits the earring holes of people who frequently wear earrings. 18 and 20 gauge can also be used for earring wires. Most often the 20 gauge is used. I also make 18 gauge. Many of my customers, as well as myself, prefer the 18 gauge because they are noticeably thicker in appearance and look more substantial. They can be too large for some people’s ear holes; I’ve only run into this problem a couple of times. Most often the 18 gauge fits the earring holes of people who frequently wear earrings.

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