Floral Innovations Unveiled Blog

Floral wire looks simple until you're standing at the workbench deciding whether you need 18, 20, 22 or 24 gauge. The most important rule is easy to remember: Floral wire gauge works in reverse: the lower the gauge number, the thicker and sturdier the wire. The higher the gauge number, the thinner and more flexible the wire. So among four common florist-wire sizes, 18 gauge is the strongest and stiffest, while 24 gauge is the lightest and most flexible. The goal isn't to automatically reach for …