I just wanted to say that I didn't find any problem with the larger thickness of the coated wires. The threads wrap around the wire and are tensioned tightly. The coated ones can add a different color, blend or contrast, to the project. The size of the wire inside gives the strength to shape the project.
I just looked at some wire charts. American 22 is half way between Standard 22 and 23. American 24 is very close to Standard 25. Since the differences in sizes have increments of about .05mm, for lace purposes (stiffening an edge) it's probably not critical. If it works for you, use it. Alice in Oregon -- on a rainy day when my project today is to make a stump for the local theater, with roots hanging down from the edge of a rotating platform and sturdy enough to be sat on. The theater gives me such interesting projects. Last time it was ostrich and kangaroo costumes. ----- Original Message ----- From: Kim Davis <k...@wirelace.net> HI! I would just like to point out that those in England are likely using wire which is measured on the SWG, or Standard Wire Gauge. Those in the US are likely using wire which is measured on the AWG, or American Wire Gauge. .... Secondly, wire is measured before any coatings are put on..... This can make their diameter larger, even though the wire underneath it all is the same size. Kim - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
