The next consideration is gauge.
Best gauge sheet metal for jewelry.
Choose 20 gauge for slightly thicker metal sheet.
The smaller the gauge number the thicker the metal.
24 gauge sheet works great for metal stamping and metal embossing.
The other main option is fine silver 999 it s significantly softer than sterling has a whiter appearance and is way less prone to tarnishing.
Sheet metal is sold by the troy ounce for bulk raw materials or by the inch for the fancy pattern sheets.
Backing for a bezel 24 gauge sheet or 22 20 gauge sheet if the back plate is to extend beyond the bezel wire and have texture or embellishments on it.
It is available in different thicknesses that are commonly measured in gauges by metalsmiths.
Bellow is a list of gauges that work great for certain types of projects.
Shop tools by brand.
Check the item detail pages for sheet stock items.
If pure copper is to be ordered from a mill it is necessary to specify the form such as sheet wire etc the gauge and the end use enamel on copper.
You can get away with lightening the gauge one size for gold 24 gauge would then be 26.
Earrings 22 gauge sheet or 18 gauge to 12 gauge wire.
Choose 24 gauge metal sheet for making thinner custom charms pendants and jewelry components.
Rings wide shank 18 or 20 gauge sheet.
It is often formed or pierced to create custom jewelry designs in the studio or at the bench.
22 gauge brass sheet metal is preferred.
Most plates and vessels are usually 18 ga while jewelry can range from 28 ga for a repousse piece to 14 ga for champleve.
I usually use 24 gauge sterling sheet for earrings and pendants 22 gauge sterling sheet for pins or plates for rings that a shank is going to be soldered onto unless you are making a ring totally out of sheet then i d probably use 18 gauge.
24 gauge to 20 gauge sheet metal 24 gauge to 20 gauge sheet metal is perfect for diy metal stamping and here you ve got your pick of gauges in brass copper aluminum and sterling silver.
Most of the sheet options come in a range of 6 gauge 4 11mm to 30 gauge 0 26mm.
Backing for a bezel 24 gauge sheet or 22 20 gauge sheet if the back plate is to extend beyond the bezel wire and have texture or embellishments on it.
These base metals make beautiful and colorful artisan jewelry without the high cost of precious gold or silver.
A deep etch is achieved while at the same time the metal holds up well and recovers from manipulation.
20 gauge sheet works great for chemical etching.
Choose from 20 gauge thicker and 24 gauge thinner metal sheet for piercing and sawing into custom shapes dapping doming forming into bracelet cuffs and other fine craft applications.
Rings wide shank 18 or 20 gauge sheet.
Durston rolling mills and.
