FRENCH WIRE, Gimp or Bullion. FINE .07mm 7 colors

FRENCH WIRE is the best and classiest way to attach a clasp, attach to a connector or ear wire. It also protects your thread and eliminates multiple passes. It is made in a very tightly wrapped spiral tube. It can be cut with regular scissors though not your best ones! It is also known as Gimp or Bullion.

This little marvel is actually easy to use. About 1/4 to 1/3 inch or 6mm is sufficient to attach to a clasp, for example. You simply cut a small amount, thread it on to your needle, pass through a loop and back through a few beads or your work to finish. The FINE size works with most needles from size 10 to 13 and thread, including up to size 6 silk knotting cord or 8 Fireline. If your thread is thicker go to the medium French wire, also available here.

You can use French Wire with multiple strand clasps also. Never worry about your thread breaking again at the connection point. AND if you are tired of your thread pulling out of round jump rings, French Wire is thick enough to keep it in place. If you are using the wire with jump rings rather than a clasp you will only need a small amount as you don’t need any extra for the clasp to move.

EACH ORDER (except for Sterling Silver) INCLUDES 3 strands of 14 to 16” each - a total of about 45”
Sterling Silver = 12 inches

PLEASE NOTE: I include a little extra in each bag to account for crimping which sometimes happens. When storing make sure you don’t bend it at right angles. If a crimp occurs, don’t worry about it. Use the wire to that point, then cut it out and continue to use the rest of the wire.

Size: .7mm
Colors: Silver, Copper, New Gold (looks like 14K Gold), Yellow Gold, Ivory, Nickel (looks like antique silver), Mixed (1 strand each of Silver, Copper and Gold)
Made in France
Nickel & Lead Free

Materials: Nickel and Lead Free, 925 Sterling Silver.