.950 Platinum Round Wire, Dead-Soft Kilns & Ovens The color of the gemstone

The color of the gemstone pairs well with both white metals and rose gold

even under firm pressure

create the natural gray tones

Bent long chain-nose pliers

This round lightweight sterling silver bead offers a classic round design and a smooth

.950 Platinum Round Wire, Dead-Soft Kilns & Ovens The color of the gemstoneThis dead soft, . 950 platinum round wire, the bread & butter of jewelry making, is useful for creating components and for a wide variety of techniques. Dead soft wire is easy to bend, shape and hammer; it is an ideal starting point for forming, shaping and wire wrapping. 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).