French Wire

also known as Gimp or Bullion

Available by the loose single unit, or with larger volume bulk buy discounts.

Available in Various Sizes and Colours

lengths of coils can vary from 12-16 inches and are an average guide

Diameter Sizes from finest to thickest:

Fine ~ 0.7mm, 16 inch - 37cm approx

External diameter approx 0.7mm. Internal diameter of approx 0.35mm. Can be used for size 0-3 Griffin Silk Cord 

Medium ~ 0.9mm, 14 inch, 35cm approx

External diameter approx 0.9mm. Internal diameter of approx 0.5mm. Can be used for size 0-6 Griffin Silk Cord.

Heavy ~ 1.2mm, 14 inch, 35cm approx

 External diameter approx 1.2mm. Internal diameter approx 0.8mm. Can be used for size 0-12 Griffin Silk Cord.

Extra Heavy ~ 1.8mmm, 14 inch 35cm approx 

 External diameter approx 1.8mm. Internal diameter approx 1.3mm. Can be used for size 0-16 Griffin Silk Cord.

Also known as bullion, French Wire is a tiny coil of wire that is slipped over the ends of thread to protect it from abrasion on metal findings, it gives an elegant finish to jewellery.

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We send this wire in a protective plastic blister box to ensure it is not crushed during postage.

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In Jewellery Making, French wire is used to protect the bead string thread from abrading as it passes over the loops on the clasp ends.

Simply cut two, 1/2 inch (12mm) lengths of French wire, one for each end of your bracelet or necklace.

BUY 2 or more for discounts (add 2+ to Your Basket)

You need to add items to your Basket for this offer to work. 

We have discounts for 

x2 wires, get 25% off

x5 wires, get 30% off

x10 wires, get 40% off

x15 wires, get 50% off

x20 wires, get 60% off

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Please see our shop for more Beadsmith French Wire.