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25 ft. 35 lb. 18-Gauge Copper Hobby Wire

Includes 25 ft.
$6.87
(27¢ /ft.)
  • Copper wire is great for art projects, fastening, crafts and more
  • 18-gauge copper offers durable strength and holds up to 35 lbs.
  • Hobby wire features a soft and flexible design
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About This Product

The OOK 25 ft. 18-Gauge Copper Hobby Wire can be used for art projects, fastening, crafts and more. The wire is crafted with 18-Gauge copper for strength. It can hold up to 35 lbs. well.

Highlights

  • For art projects, fastening, crafts and more
  • 18-Gauge copper construction
  • 25 ft. L
  • Soft, flexible design
  • Self-tying design
  • Return Policy

Product Information

Internet # 100152481

Model # 50161

Store SKU # 396295

Store SO SKU #285742

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Specifications

Dimensions: H 4.75 in, W 3.88 in, D 0.5 in

Dimensions

Product Depth (in.)

0.5 in

Product Height (in.)

4.75 in

Product Length (ft.)

25 ft

Product Width (in.)

3.88 in

Rope Diameter (in.)

1/2 inch

Details

Coating Material

Not Coated

Color Family

Metallics

Fastener Type

Wire Rope

Features

Abrasion Resistant

Finish Family

Copper

Gauge

18

Hardware Color Family

Copper

Material

Copper

Package Quantity

1

Product Weight (lb.)

.1875 lb

Returnable

90-Day

Rope Configuration

Flat

Strand Construction

1x7

Working Load Limit (lbs.)

35

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

The sale of this product is "as is" and without any express warranties. Liability, if any, is limited to the refund of purchase price only upon return of product, package and original receipt to manufacturer.

Questions & Answers

Is this wire coated
ByApr 23, 2025
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What is the shape of the wite? Ie: square, half round or round?
ByMar 27, 2024
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Hi, This particular item is round in shape.

By|Nov 7, 2024
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    Is the 18 gauge AWG or SWG DIAMETER? Most wires on your site do not list this . It's important because if instruction calls for AWG wire, it's based on a specific DIAMETER and also holds true if it lists SWG. Please add this info to all wire on your site.
    ByMar 1, 2024
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    Hello, This wire is 18 gauge. AWG 0.048" inches // SWG 1.0236mm. Thank you for your inquiry.

    By|Mar 4, 2024
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      Hello, Is this wire a good electrical conductor?
      ByOct 4, 2023
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      Hello, Copper in general is a good conductor and this wire can be used in certain electrical applications. Whether or not this wire is good for your application is to be determined by you. If you're unsure, we always recommend speaking with an electrician regarding your project. Thank you for your inquiry.

      By|Oct 5, 2023
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        How pure is the copper
        ByAug 3, 2023
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        Hi, and thank you for your question. This wire is 98% Copper. The other 2% could be a combinations of silicone, aluminum, nickel, manganese, and/or magnesium. Thank you for your inquiry!

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          Will this wire keep snails away from plants?
          ByMay 11, 2023
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          Hello, This is a wire. You may want to look into copper strips or ribbons specifically designed for that purpose. Thank you for your inquiry.

          By|May 12, 2023
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            Can this wire be patina
            ByAug 21, 2022
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            Hello, Patina does form on the surface of copper, brass, bronze and similar metals due to age and exposure. Thank you for your inquiry!

            By|Jun 19, 2024
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              Yes

              By|Aug 24, 2022
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                Is this pure elemental copper?? Could i melt this down and make pure copper ingots for other projects?? If not How much percentage is copper
                ByApr 19, 2022
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                Hi, and thank you for your question. This wire is 98% Copper. The other 2% could be a combinations of silicone, aluminum, nickel, manganese, and/or magnesium. Thank you for your inquiry!

                By|Jun 28, 2023
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                  Yes. It is copper.

                  By|Aug 17, 2023
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                    As I am not a chemist, you would need to contact the manufacturer directly to determine the actual molecular content of this product.

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                      Customer Reviews

                      4.7 out of 5

                      • 4.7 out of 215 reviews
                      • 91% recommend this product
                      What Customers Say
                      Summarized by generative AI from text of customer reviews

                      Customers say the OOK 18-Gauge Copper Hobby Wire is a versatile and high-quality product that is easy to work with, making it suitable for various crafting and DIY projects. Many appreciate its flexible yet strong nature, allowing for smooth manipulation without kinking. The packaging is well-designed, serving as both a dispenser and storage solution. However, some customers noted discrepancies in the advertised length, with a few receiving shorter rolls than expected. Overall, it is well-received for its performance in jewelry making, picture hanging, and other creative applications.

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                      Great crafting wire.
                      This wire meets my needs and the price is good too.
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                      This 18-gauge copper hobby wire is great addition to my hobby and craft room. It is 25 feet of v...
                      This 18-gauge copper hobby wire is great addition to my hobby and craft room. It is 25 feet of very sturdy, yet flexible, copper wire that will be used for a variety of craft projects. I use wire for many craft applications that include flower arranging, jewelry making and many other projects. I am planning to create a unique hanging planter for a large air plant. I am sure that this wire will do the job.
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                      This is an 18 gauge copper wire. Comes in a prepackaged roll of 25 feet and can be uncoiled in th...
                      This is an 18 gauge copper wire. Comes in a prepackaged roll of 25 feet and can be uncoiled in the package. Easy to use and bends easily with little effort. Very useful to hold items together without tying but simply wrapping the copper wire around the items. Also very easy to take apart when finishing the storage. This is 100% copper. Unroll what is needed before cutting. This metal will not rust.
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                      Nice coil of bare copper wire that has many uses. Have used to hang heavy picture frames and for ...
                      Nice coil of bare copper wire that has many uses. Have used to hang heavy picture frames and for many hobby uses when making holiday decorations, models and other craft items. Coil comes in a convenient package that makes dispensing easy. (Also made a good temporary antenna for my radio when the original broke). Have used it for many things around the house and yard, like mending a rabbitt fence around the garden, works great.
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                      This is a review of The Hillman Group's OOK 18 ga copper wire, 25' spool, Item #50161. It's made ...
                      This is a review of The Hillman Group's OOK 18 ga copper wire, 25' spool, Item #50161. It's made in China. First pleasant surprise ... it's in the heavier side of 18 ga; I measured a diameter of 0.043" versus standard 0.040". Second, the packaging allows for meat storage and easy use. Just don't pull it out, unwind it as you're told. Minimal tensile strength of this wire will be 20 lbs; since copper is ductile, if you were to hang 20 lbs on it, expect it to creep. For me, it's a good material for hanging lightweight pictures and bonding electrical wires before soldering.
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                      The OOK 25 ft. 18-Gauge Copper Hobby Wire has already come in handy in installing oil painting pi...
                      The OOK 25 ft. 18-Gauge Copper Hobby Wire has already come in handy in installing oil painting picture frames for wall hanging displays (about 20#-25# of weight) and some craft projects around the house. We do some decorative holiday displays that require a strong but flexible wire and some jewelry builds that this 18 gauge copper wire will be right at home! The hard plastic container\dispenser is a well though out idea and protects the unused wire from unraveling...nice!!
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                      My OOK 18-Gauge Copper Hobby Wire worked perfect to build my homopolar motor for my granddaughter...
                      My OOK 18-Gauge Copper Hobby Wire worked perfect to build my homopolar motor for my granddaughter. The wire is non coated, plain copper 18-gauge wire and has a 35 lbs. working strength. This copper wire can be used for art projects, science projects, hanging pictures and even as an uninsulated ground wire. A homopolar motor is a direct current electric motor with 2 magnetic poles using permanent magnets, a double AA battery and of course the 18-gauge copper wire. Many examples can be seen on youtube, just type homopolar motor.
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                      I was very excited to receive this wire because I think copper is such a beautiful material and I love the color.     Every year I make my grandchildren a new Christmas ornament and this year I decided to make the hangers as well.   I have never had much success with wire work, but figured I would attempt making the ornament hangers with this 18ga Copper wire. I was very pleasantly surprised how easy it is to work with!   18ga wire can sometimes be hard to bend smoothly without kinking.   But this copper wire is flexible enough to get nice smooth curves and yet strong enough to hold the shape that I made.  I was even able to straightened the wire out again and start over when I didn't like my design.  I have never worked with a wire before that is so forgiving - usually I would have to throw out the mistake and start with a new piece of wire.  This copper wire is amazing and, obviously, Excellent quality.   You can bet that I  will be looking for more projects where I can use this product. I have included a picture below of my first attempt at making an ornament hanger.   I am, however, thinking it would look good on a necklace too.   Thank goodness this comes in a 25 ft roll because I have lots of ideas to try out. The packaging was very well thought out.   It doubles as a dispenser and storage for your copper wire.  Just pull out and cut off the amount you need; the rest of the wire remains coiled and protected inside the package.   Enjoy your projects!
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                      I was needing this product since I just recently began doing some interesting jewelry pieces, and...
                      I was needing this product since I just recently began doing some interesting jewelry pieces, and even several in the copper arena. The wire is just beautiful, and at 18 gauge should be strong enough for some of the heavier stones I'm using.  Copper has always fascinated me, and this 25 foot package will be put to good use starting today.  I've already shown it to one of my sisters, and she also was intrigued by it, and thought about buying some for her button creations. Very nice craft item, that I have many plans for. 
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                      This is a 25-foot continuous coil of excellent quality number 18 bare copper wire, with a bright,...
                      This is a 25-foot continuous coil of excellent quality number 18 bare copper wire, with a bright, jewelry hobby class finish, packed in a very nice clear blister pack. It is designed to let you simply pull out only the length you need and then cut it off with even a small hobby bench sized wire cutter, while the rest stays neatly coiled and untouched inside. It can be hung for easy use on a pegboard hook or stored neatly in a drawer. The wire is Suitable for a large variety of hobby and electrical wiring purposes, and the finish is fine enough to be perfect for use in jewelry making, beading, and all manner of crafting and modeling hobbies as well. As shown in some attached pictures, I cut some samples and confirmed that this is a very soft and malleable copper, easily shaped and formed. I also confirmed that it has very good low temperature solderability and strong solder joint bonding characteristics. For the multi-interest hobbyist, and I am one, this is definitely “the good stuff”. I will find many uses for it.
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