This round aluminum wire is an economical and versatile choice for a variety of jewelry-making techniques. Round wire, is ideal for creating jump rings, pendant bails, loops and a myriad of components that embellish other findings as well as a wide variety of wire-working, -wrapping and -weaving techniques. Dead soft aluminum wire is easy to bend, shape and hammer; it is an ideal starting point for forming, shaping and wire-wrapping. (each temper will feel and handle differently from one metal to another). Lightweight and strong, aluminum fabrication materials are an economical and versatile choice. Not as bright-white as silver, aluminum offers a warmer tone much like that of platinum.