Ask the Experts Beading Wire Q&A

Hi! I am trying to make 20-gauge wire hoops but cannot really figure out what hole size beads will fit on the hoops. Do they have to be above 0.8mm in order to fit? Thanks.

A 20-gauge wire is a little thicker than 0.8mm. Then you must take into consideration the curve of the hoop. We recommend beads with a hole size of at least 0.85mm, trying each to see if it fits the curve of the hoop—the steeper the curve (the smaller the hoop size)—the larger hole size you will need.