What thickness of wire should I buy for jewellery making?
I have been making a few pieces of jewellery recently but would like to start making more solid pieces such as the ring in the following tutorial:
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/rose-wire-ring
What thickness of wire would be suitable for this kind of jewellery?
also (while you’re here) any other tips for a novice jewellery maker?
Thank you! 
Wow. What a fun site. I copied it and emailed it to myself. I like the rose ring pattern. I play with wire and beads, too. (See avatar.) I’m about a step or two above novice, but not far.
Anyway, you asked a question that I should at least try to answer. It looks like 16ga or maybe 18ga wire. The higher the gauge, the smaller the wire, so 16ga is bigger than 18ga.
I highly recommend the Santa Fe Jeweler Supply. I don’t know if they ship internationally, however. (Your spelling indicates you might not be American.) You’d have to ask them. They answer email inquiries promptly. I’ve shopped with them for several years now, almost since I started playing with wire and beads, and really like their prices, quality, and customer service. All are excellent, a rare combination.
I would recommend purchasing a couple coils of red brass wire to practice with. Purchase a few feet of the sterling silver wire at the same time, and save it until you’ve perfected your technique with the red brass. Then, make your ring in sterling.
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