This half-hard, sterling silver round wire is useful for creating components and for a wide variety of techniques. Half-hard wire will hold its shape, while still being sufficiently malleable that it is ideal for a wide range of traditional jewellery-making applications. 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.