# I Need Some Special Wire For A Craft Project **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 19, 2021, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-special-wire-for-a-craft-project/956324 "2021-12-19T21:01:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MindsEye\_Watering](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindseye_watering/32/3619_2.png) [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2021, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-special-wire-for-a-craft-project/956324/1 "2021-12-19T21:01:57Z")
I have a craft project involving just a few small LEDs. I need some 2 conductor wire that’s super flexible and limp - about 30 gauge or thinner. Preferably black or a dark color. A round aspect would be ideal. I thought I could find it at craft stores or model train/dollhouse supplies, but I’ve struck out. I don’t need much - maybe 50’ or so, but I don’t mind purchasing more if it’s the right wire. Anyone have any ideas? ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2021, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-special-wire-for-a-craft-project/956324/2 "2021-12-19T21:09:44Z")
You can find kits on Amazon with 6 colors of 30 AWG wire in a spool package; then you just make your own pairs. ETA: The links are correct; you just have to choose size at Amazon. [https://www.amazon.com/Fermerry-Silicone-Electrical-Cables-Stranded/dp/B089D2B6T6/ref=sr\_1\_6?keywords=30+awg+wire&qid=1639948075&sr=8-6](https://www.amazon.com/Fermerry-Silicone-Electrical-Cables-Stranded/dp/B089D2B6T6/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=30+awg+wire&qid=1639948075&sr=8-6) [https://www.amazon.com/Treedix-Copper-Wrapping-Jumper-Optional/dp/B08D6D1TKH/ref=sr\_1\_7?keywords=30+awg+wire&qid=1639948075&sr=8-7](https://www.amazon.com/Treedix-Copper-Wrapping-Jumper-Optional/dp/B08D6D1TKH/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=30+awg+wire&qid=1639948075&sr=8-7) ---
**Author:** ![MindsEye\_Watering](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindseye_watering/32/3619_2.png) [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2021, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-special-wire-for-a-craft-project/956324/3 "2021-12-19T21:15:44Z")
> [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > then you just make your own pairs. Thanks, but I won’t zip-tie wires together if that’s what you mean. I need one wire with 2 conductors. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2021, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-special-wire-for-a-craft-project/956324/4 "2021-12-19T21:18:38Z")
E-tape, brother. E-tape is your friend. ---
**Author:** ![Arjuna34](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Arjuna34](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arjuna34)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2021, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-special-wire-for-a-craft-project/956324/5 "2021-12-19T22:05:11Z")
Something like this, used for cheap earbuds, might work (pick the 32 AWG size): > **[Flexible PVC Shielded Audio Stranded Wire 24/26/28/30/32 AWG Copper Tinned...](https://www.ebay.com/itm/353785577431)** > > Conductor: tinned copper core wire. Wire Gauge: 24/26/28/30/32 AWG. Insulation material: PVC. Temperature: 80°C. Good Good Good quality. You could scavenge some from old/cheap ear buds or headphones too. ---
**Author:** ![MindsEye\_Watering](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindseye_watering/32/3619_2.png) [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2021, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-special-wire-for-a-craft-project/956324/6 "2021-12-19T22:23:37Z")
This may be perfect. Thank you!