Sterling Silver Triangle Wire, Dead-Soft
- Country of origin : United States
- Metal type : Sterling silver
- Purity : .925
- Hardness : Dead-soft
- Form : Wire
- Shape : Triangle
- Weight : 1.097 ounces (31.104g)
Description
In addition to being decorative—great for creating hoops, links, jump rings and more—this dead-soft, sterling silver #2 triangle wire is especially useful for efficiently sizing knife-edge or high-shoulder ring shanks. Because the wire is closer to the desired profile of the shank, there is less metal wasted than by starting with square wire for these designs. Dead soft wire is easy to bend, shape and hammer; it is an ideal starting point for forming, shaping and wire-wrapping. Keep in mind that hardness is changeable (by annealing or heat-hardening) and is relative among metal types (each temper will feel and handle differently from one metal to another). When finishing your pieces, also keep in mind that the harder the metal is, the brighter a finish it will take.
This sterling silver wire is packaged in coils and can be cut to any length that satisfies the system minimum. Orders must weigh at least 0.01 ozt.; if you click 'Add to Cart' for a quantity less than this, the cart will offer a prompt to let you know what the minimum for this item is.
Specifications:
- Country of origin : United States
- Metal type : Sterling silver
- Purity : .925
- Hardness : Dead-soft
- Form : Wire
- Shape : Triangle
- Dimensions : .258" x .160" (6.55 x 4.06mm)
- Size no. : 2
- Length per weight : 7.32 in./ozt.
- Weight per length : 1.630 ozt./ft.
Please Note:
• We strive to measure quantities ordered as closely as possible; however, due to manufacturing tolerances at the mill, please allow for a ±10% variance when ordering.
• IMPORTANT: Sterling silver is an alloy containing metals that react with chemicals found in air and produce tarnish; high moisture levels, exposure to sunlight and contaminants such as salt water increase this reaction. Take steps to protect your sterling silver by keeping it in airtight packages, use tarnish-resistant products (such as tarnish tabs or strips) that absorb harmful chemicals, and store metals in a cool, dry place. Most tarnish is easily removed by polishing with a mild abrasive or soaking in an anti-tarnish solution.
• IMPORTANT: Sterling silver is an alloy containing metals that react with chemicals found in air and produce tarnish; high moisture levels, exposure to sunlight and contaminants such as salt water increase this reaction. Take steps to protect your sterling silver by keeping it in airtight packages, use tarnish-resistant products (such as tarnish tabs or strips) that absorb harmful chemicals, and store metals in a cool, dry place. Most tarnish is easily removed by polishing with a mild abrasive or soaking in an anti-tarnish solution.
Catalog page: 2020-2021 Tools and Equipment Catalog p.787