Copper VS Brass Wire for Jewelry Making

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  • Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
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Комментарии • 89

  • @annschwartz6429
    @annschwartz6429 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Heather, I had just ordered 12-gauge brass wire and wondered why it felt like half hard. Rio Grande is checking to make sure the spool was correctly labelled, which I now think it was. Finding your video made it all clear to me. Since I will be making chains, I think I made the correct choice. Thank you for posting this informative video. It has exactly the info I need! But I would like to hear that copper trumpet...

  • @sarithaprasad1
    @sarithaprasad1 4 года назад +2

    Oh thanks ,I had ordered my brass wire but was haven't seen people making much from brass wire...so happy to see this vedio today..😊.

  • @mcjaegerful
    @mcjaegerful 4 года назад +5

    Great tutorial! I'm fairly new to jewelry wire and I always learn something new when I tune into your channel. I love the fun facts at the end too! LOL!

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  4 года назад

      Thanks so much for your lovely comment. I'll have to do more fun facts!

  • @pamularcarter418
    @pamularcarter418 4 года назад +2

    I love clear and concise you are when you're teaching us. Thanks for sharing. Blessings to you and your family.

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  4 года назад

      Thanks so much for your great feedback Pamular. Take care.

  • @mustafabahrainwala627
    @mustafabahrainwala627 4 года назад +2

    i love how you give fun facts

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  4 года назад +1

      Thanks Mustafa. I'll have to dig up some more fun facts!

  • @songsalon7868
    @songsalon7868 4 года назад +1

    I love the fun facts and the fun jewlery.
    SUPER COOL ARTIST

  • @TRMURRAYNY
    @TRMURRAYNY Год назад

    Going through your informationals one step at a time. Love this information. I tend to prefer copper, but now, at least I know why!!

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  Год назад

      Thanks for watching Trudy. I mostly use the Artistic copper wire.

  • @nicoleli481
    @nicoleli481 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing.
    The video is so helpful.

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  Год назад +1

      You are very welcome.

    • @nicoleli481
      @nicoleli481 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@HeatherBoydWire And…can I assume that 20g Bass wire (dead soft) is stiffer than 18 ga copper wire (dead soft)? If that's the case, I could use a thinner wire (20g Bass wire) instead of a thicker wire (18g copper wire) to create a bracelet. In this way, the bracelet would be slim yet adequately sturdy.
      Thank you.

  • @priyankamakwana7322
    @priyankamakwana7322 3 года назад

    Yay..since days I was trying to know this to choose buying which...my doubt got solved finally🤗

  • @kathy4451
    @kathy4451 4 года назад

    I just bought a roll of beadalon's brass wire...the only brass I ever used was in the beginning 5 yrs ago when I practiced with snare wire...lol.. great fun facts about the instruments...I played the brass baritone in the school band🎶

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  4 года назад

      That's so cool Kathy. I love the things I discover thanks to Google! Brass is a good wire that I will explore more!

  • @natalieharrison4318
    @natalieharrison4318 4 года назад

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful information on the difference between the two brass and copper. Im learning a so much from your videos.

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  4 года назад

      I'm so happy Natalie. I love teaching and always say when we teach, we learn!

  • @lorraine8368
    @lorraine8368 4 года назад +2

    Never thought about brass wire...thank you! Still a newbie so now I’m gonna try it 👍

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  4 года назад +2

      Good luck Lorraine. I like the Beadalon tarnish resistant brass. I have 20 gauge, but will try to get some 18 gauge for wrapping, rings, etc.

    • @lorraine8368
      @lorraine8368 4 года назад

      Heather Boyd Wire yes, I like thicker gauge also, and may try to find the Beadalon in 16ga for hammering (I really love the look of hammered wire lol)

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  4 года назад +1

      @@lorraine8368 Yes. The hammered wire is cool. Michaels has a nice 16 gauge copper wire I've been using for the hair pins

  • @elmariejansevanrensburg2952
    @elmariejansevanrensburg2952 4 года назад

    Interesting. Thanks, I'm learning still.

  • @christinejuruena4736
    @christinejuruena4736 2 года назад

    Super helpful thank you!!

  • @hempressdigital
    @hempressdigital 2 года назад

    Thank you so much

  • @juanitamedina6240
    @juanitamedina6240 3 года назад

    First time I see you, and I love your video. I subscribed. I want to learn with you. I am from Panamá.

  • @Sparks.shruti
    @Sparks.shruti 10 месяцев назад

    Nice

  • @athmikaaaaami7056
    @athmikaaaaami7056 Год назад +1

    I’m a beginner in jewellery making! Should I use brass or copper for making the jewelleries? Are these both tarnish resistant?

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  Год назад +1

      You can buy tarnish resistant brass or copper from Beadalon. Copper is softer and brass is a bit stiffer. I use more copper than brass.

    • @athmikaaaaami7056
      @athmikaaaaami7056 Год назад +1

      @@HeatherBoydWire also how many necklaces can you make from one roll of this wire?

  • @Ilovejewelry06
    @Ilovejewelry06 Год назад

    Hello Heather- I appreciate this video. Do you know what type of jewelry wire would be the most tarnish resistant? I’m looking for a gold wire for jewelry making/weaving, other than real gold! What comes close that could last years (with excellent care) before tarnishing? And where can I buy it? Thanks for any help!!

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  Год назад +1

      Hi Sandy: Artistic has an affordable tarnish resistant gold wire. You can find it on Amazon or on the Beadalon website.

    • @Ilovejewelry06
      @Ilovejewelry06 Год назад +1

      Thank you!! How long before these start to tarnish, have you experienced? I will look to buy the Artistic Wire brand in yellow (brass), rose (copper), and the silver (don’t know what material yet, but I need this color).
      How do you clean the tarnish off these? Do they have a coating on them that I will be rubbing off?

  • @elcanbu5610
    @elcanbu5610 4 года назад

    You are so charming that I had to subscribe!!! Thank u for the info!!

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  4 года назад +1

      Thanks so much and thanks for subscribing Robby.

  • @themeekwarrior
    @themeekwarrior 2 года назад

    Thanks for making maybe the only quick video on this subject!
    I'm looking for wire for clay armatures, one that's a little stronger than copper. My copper armatures break sometimes while I'm trying to pose them after wrapping things together. Is brass pretty resistant to bending as well?

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  2 года назад

      Yes, brass is resistant. You can also use galvanized aluminum from the hardware store (not soft aluminum that is sold for crafts/jewelry) www.homedepot.ca/product/ook-50-ft-18-ga-10-lb-max-aluminum-wire-1pc/1001027857

  • @tnherbfarmer280
    @tnherbfarmer280 4 года назад

    I love the flower necklace you're wearing in this video. Do you have a tutorial on it?

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  4 года назад +1

      Thank you! It's on my list to make a tutorial...you are motivating me to fast track it!

  • @regencynovelist
    @regencynovelist 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for your video! I have a additional question on copper versus brass. I'm learning how to wire weave using copper and loving it! I would like to do some wire weaving in a gold tone, and since gold is expensive, the options seem to be gold plated copper or brass. I like the look of brass but is it hard to do weaving and coiling with it?

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  3 года назад +1

      Hi Elena: I'm not a wire weaver. I use 20 g Artistic tarnish resistant brass and copper from Beadalon. The copper is softer than the brass but both are easy to work with. They have gold coloured copper that may be perfect for weaving in 24, 26 or 28 gauge depending on which you like to weave with. Good luck.

    • @regencynovelist
      @regencynovelist 3 года назад

      @@HeatherBoydWire Thanks you've given me some ideas to try. 🙂

  • @joyjoylely3698
    @joyjoylely3698 Год назад

    Hey Heather.. what kind of metal can I use to make plain headbands

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  Год назад

      You can use Artistic tarnish resistant copper wire by Beadalon.

  • @ManishPathakIndia
    @ManishPathakIndia 4 года назад

    Thanks, your comparision video help, I am however upto making some wire puzzles. Will love to share my experiance afterwards.

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  4 года назад +1

      You are very welcome. My husband used to make wire puzzles years ago. Good luck!

  • @hereandthere5929
    @hereandthere5929 Год назад

    Can you please tell about aluminium wire what we can made with them?

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  Год назад

      I have a few tutorials using 12 gauge coloured aluminum wire ruclips.net/video/Nx2NorMktKY/видео.html other than that you can use aluminum for earrings as long as you use surgical steel hooks.

  • @tracyanderson3281
    @tracyanderson3281 4 года назад

    Thanks Heather very helpful!!

  • @whishergirl04171999
    @whishergirl04171999 2 года назад

    Hi ! I’m just starting wire wrapping to sell jewelry…are either or these or another type of wire able to get wet? I wanna know the answer to this question when ppl ask me

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  2 года назад

      Hi Keana: I wouldn't wear these wire in the shower or pool. Sterling or Argentium silver are your best bet for that.

  • @HomeFlowYoga
    @HomeFlowYoga Год назад

    hello heather, what size gauge would you recommend for wire rings?

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  Год назад

      Hi Julia: I use 18g for ring bands and 20g for many of my wire wrapped rings

  • @marybell5711
    @marybell5711 4 года назад

    Much love to everyone

  • @damiafarisha1140
    @damiafarisha1140 4 года назад

    Hi!
    I kinda interested in making this.
    But,what is the suitable measurement for the copper wire?for making the name wire art?

  • @Sparks.shruti
    @Sparks.shruti 10 месяцев назад

    Please make some hard gugar brass wire bangle tutorial..am from India ..will wait for your bangle tutorial

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  9 месяцев назад

      Here are a couple tutorials you can use to make wire bangles: ruclips.net/video/1ytKVRIo3GY/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/1ytKVRIo3GY/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/jQKT-vvWCJ8/видео.html

  • @deborahhawkins5163
    @deborahhawkins5163 4 года назад

    My favorite wire is brass

  • @SandraGonzalez-kj9sc
    @SandraGonzalez-kj9sc 2 года назад

    Hi what gauge of brass do you use for wire naming and where can I purchase the brass wire from ?

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  2 года назад +1

      Hi Sandra. I use 20 g Artistic wire from Beadalon. You can buy on their website or on Amazon. Good luck.

    • @SandraGonzalez-kj9sc
      @SandraGonzalez-kj9sc 2 года назад

      @@HeatherBoydWire thank you, I’m just starting what kind of chain and from where , can I use for brass names? Thanks in advance

  • @emilytam2693
    @emilytam2693 4 года назад +2

    Does brass tarnish as fast as copper?

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  4 года назад

      In my experience the brass tarnishes less. I currently use the plastic coated tarnish resistant brass and copper wire from Beadalon

  • @SandraGonzalez-kj9sc
    @SandraGonzalez-kj9sc 2 года назад

    What kind of chain do use for brass names thanks

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  2 года назад

      You can search for chains on Etsy. www.etsy.com/ca/search?q=brass+chain+ Good luck!

  • @ashadominicafernandes461
    @ashadominicafernandes461 3 года назад

    HI Heather Boyd Wire Mam pls can you tell me for what is 30 guage wire used in jewellery. Pls let me know.

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  3 года назад +1

      I know people use 30 gauge for fine details in weaving. I have used it for crochet but prefer 28 gauge.

    • @ashadominicafernandes461
      @ashadominicafernandes461 3 года назад

      @@HeatherBoydWire If it is not going to be of much use . Should I return it . Pls let me know. Thankyou.

    • @ashadominicafernandes461
      @ashadominicafernandes461 3 года назад

      I have put a return request on Amazon and I will get a refund soon .

    • @HeatherBoydWire
      @HeatherBoydWire  3 года назад

      @@ashadominicafernandes461 That's great. Amazon is good about returns.

  • @raja_khan_jcd
    @raja_khan_jcd 3 года назад +1

    What is the thickness of wire which is used for jwellery

  • @debbiemaurer3908
    @debbiemaurer3908 3 года назад

    I can make hand
    made jewelry out of
    straws