Wire gauge question

[girliesbling]

Ok all of you super talented wire artisans....What gauge of wire is the best for earwires?

[Chainmaille By MBOI]

I don't make them, but I know Kimberly uses 20ga AWG

[girliesbling]

I don't make them, but I know Kimberly uses 20ga AWG

Oh I really appreciate that!!  Thanks so much.  I want to attempt some, but I know if the earwire is too thick, it irritates my ears.  You and Kimberly are awesome!!  Hugs to you both..Thanks again!!

[MakinTheBestOfIt]

I don't make them, but I know Kimberly uses 20ga AWG

Oh I really appreciate that!!  Thanks so much.  I want to attempt some, but I know if the earwire is too thick, it irritates my ears.  You and Kimberly are awesome!!  Hugs to you both..Thanks again!!

I know that some people do use smaller gauge (like 22), but I always found that too flimsy for my taste...but if your ears are sensitive you may be able to work harden it enough to work.

[Nárrína]

I also use 20ga for my earwires.

[CraftedRoots]

I'm going to sound n00bish here, but we're talking about wire that you put through your ears, right?

[Nárrína]

I'm going to sound n00bish here, but we're talking about wire that you put through your ears, right?

Earwires is another term for earring hooks/findings.

[CraftedRoots]

Earwires is another term for earring hooks/findings.

Okay, thanks! I usually only use store-bought findings, so buying the wire will make for some fun designs!

[trusk4u]

I use 20 gauge mostly. I've tried 22 but they are a bit on the delicate side.

[MakinTheBestOfIt]

Earwires is another term for earring hooks/findings.

Okay, thanks! I usually only use store-bought findings, so buying the wire will make for some fun designs!

Once you start playing you will find that you can come up with really fun designs!

[girliesbling]

I'm going to sound n00bish here, but we're talking about wire that you put through your ears, right?

Yes...wire to make earwires with

[jewelrybyjanelle50]

I have heard that 20-21 ga is best for earwires~

[girliesbling]

I want to thank you all so much for your input on this.  I have always bought earwires commercially or from an Etsy artisan.  I think I will start making my own..Smooches and big hugs to you all for helping me.....Joanne

[girliesbling]

I have heard that 20-21 ga is best for earwires~

Thank you Jan.  I think I just bought 20g..lol..Guess I should go look at the stash I just got.  I think 20g will be my choice.  Hugs!!

[JewelrybyNaLa]

Now here's more ear wire questions ...

Where is everyone buying their 20 gauge wire and what type of wire are you using for ear wires?

Do you use a wire jig to get the basic shape or do you just wing it?