Artistic Wire can be shaped and braided for elaborate designs or used simply for wrapped loops and connecting. You can form Artistic Wire easily into jewelry components such as chain maille, beaded chain, jumprings, earwires, wire wrapped pendants and more. Artistic Wire is permanently colored copper wire coated to prevent tarnishing. This spool is Silver Plated Tarnish Resistant Silver 20 Gauge (0.81mm) x 6 Yards (5.5 Meters).