![]() ![]() ![]() Use the table below to estimate how much heat you will need to affix Hot Fix crystals to the desired fabric. When affixing Hot Fix crystals to fabric it is important to use enough heat to activate the adhesive, but avoid using too much heat that will in turn, damage the crystal. ![]() Half-Hard - Has some spring, but is still malleable. Wire Temper - Measures the amount of spring in the wire. The most commonly used sizes for wire wrapping are 20 to 24g. Number, the smaller the diameter of the wire.Ģ6g - extra fine - for very small and delicate projectsĢ4g - fine - for pearls & most gemstones - easy to work withĢ2g - medium - fairly universal for glass beads, fits some pearlsĢ0g - medium heavy - great for earwires, clasps or larger beadsġ8g - heavy - often good for chainmaille or when you want a heavierġ6g - heavy - often used as a base to wrap finer wires aroundġ4g - heavy - often used as a base to wrap finer wire aroundġ2g - very heavy - hard to work with, good for rings and buckles Wire Gauges - In reference to wire gauge sizes, the larger the Remember that this is a close approximation. The number, the smaller the bead (20 is small, 3 is large). Theory is that the size is based on the rod used to make the beads. Refers to the number of seed beads per inch (7 beads per inch). Popular school of thought of the sizing of seed beads states that the size (6/0) Seed beads are sized in aughts, which are different than millimeters. Remember to allow for the length of your clasp. Screen resolution and monitor size will affect how you view the chart. ![]()
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