Florist Wire 18 Gauge

Guidelines for Wire Selection

18g-20g Very thick and heavy. These are the strongest wires and require using heavy-duty wire cutters. Uses: for wiring very heavy leaves, multilayered flowers (such as roses or peonies), branches 22g A fairly thick and strong wire. Uses: wiring large leaves, flowers, buds, strengthening stems 24g A medium-thick, middle-strength wire with some flexibility. Uses: wiring medium-sized flowers, big petals, medium leaves 26g A medium-thin, middle-strength wire with some flexibility. Uses: wiring medium-sized flowers, medium petals, medium leaves 28g A thin wire with flexibility. Uses: wiring small-sized flowers, small petals, small leaves, buds