{"product_id":"french-wire-medium-0-9mm-3-strands","title":"French Wire (Gimp or Bullion) – Medium 0.9mm – 3 Strands","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench Wire, also known as Gimp or Bullion, is an elegant and professional way to attach clasps, connectors, and ear wires to your beaded jewelry designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from a tightly coiled metal spiral, French Wire protects your beading thread at connection points, reduces wear and friction, and creates a beautiful, polished finish. It also helps prevent thread from slipping through the openings of jump rings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to use and incredibly versatile, French Wire is an essential finishing material for bead weaving, pearl knotting, and jewelry making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each order includes 3 strands\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrand Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 14–16 inches per strand (approximately 45 inches total)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium – 0.9mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Colours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver, Copper, Gold, or Mixed (1 strand of each colour)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tightly coiled metal wire\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNickel \u0026amp; Lead Free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made in Pakistan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use French Wire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut a small section of French Wire, approximately 1\/4–1\/3 inch (6–8mm), using regular scissors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThread the cut section onto your beading needle and thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePass your needle through the clasp or connector loop, allowing the French Wire to form a protective curved loop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePass your needle back through your beads and secure your thread as usual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing the Right Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium (0.9mm) French Wire works well with most size 10–13 beading needles and thread, including up to size 10 silk knotting cord.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor clasps or connectors with loops approximately 1.5mm or larger, Medium French Wire is an excellent choice. For smaller loops, Fine French Wire may be more suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelpful Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid bending French Wire at sharp right angles, as this can cause the coils to kink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf a kink occurs, simply cut away the damaged section and continue using the remaining wire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen using French Wire with jump rings, only a short section is typically needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little extra wire may be included to account for occasional kinking during handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French Wire is a delicate, tightly coiled finishing material and should not be stretched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore More Jewelry-Making Wire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for more options for your next jewelry-making project? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thearguscollection.com\/collections\/beading-wire\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop our collection of beading wire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to find more essentials for your designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beadsmith","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":47582599414053,"sku":"FWGM","price":3.71,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":47582599446821,"sku":"FWSM","price":3.71,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Copper","offer_id":47582599479589,"sku":"FWCM","price":3.71,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey","offer_id":54245620777253,"sku":"FWGYM","price":3.71,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/2922\/1925\/files\/FrenchWire-Listing.png?v=1793281928","url":"https:\/\/thearguscollection.com\/products\/french-wire-medium-0-9mm-3-strands","provider":"The Argus Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}