What gauge wire are ear wires?
The most common earring wire sizes: 20, 21, and 22 gauge. And if you’re making earwires, I recommend using half-hard wire. If I had to choose one size that would fit most pierced ears, and be compatible with most earring styles – I would pick 21 gauge.
What gauge wire is used for ear wires?
22-gauge sterling silver half-hard wire would be appropriate for most earwire styles. If you will be hammering your designs, you may want to start with dead-soft wire of a heavier gauge, such as 20-gauge sterling silver dead-soft wire as hammering will harden the wire, making it stiffer as your design develops.
What gauge are ear hooks?
What are ear wires made of?
An earwire is a bow of wire, looped to fasten an earring to a pierced ear. It is generally made of precious metal or hypoallergenic surgical steel. Earwires are available commercially, as jewelry findings, but some jewelers make their own.
Is aluminum wire safe for ears?
Aluminum is OK for most people, but a small percentage of the population is sensitive to it. Copper is an allergen for some people, although it’s a less common metal allergy than nickel. (Copper earwires can also turn pierced earlobes a harmless shade of green!)
What is a kidney wire earrings?
Kidney wires are affordable earring components that offer the security of a hook latch with the affordability of a lightweight, simple wire design. We sell all our wholesale earring findings by the piece; so, a pack of 10 pieces contains 5 pairs of earrings. Order in multiples of two to get complete pairs.
What kind of wire is safe for earrings?
For the wire to pass through the ear lobe easily, 22-gauge wire is often best. 20-gauge wire will create a stronger hoop and should also work when passing through the ear lobe. Sterling silver, gold-filled and niobium wires are good choices for earrings since they are least likely to cause skin irritations.