18 Gauge, 1/10 Sterling Silver Filled Wire, Half Round, Dead Soft - 25FT by Craft Wire The thickness of the sterling silver overlay on this wire constitutes a full 1/10th of its overall weight (twice the content of 1/20 silver-filled wire of the same gauge). This thicker silver layer lets you work deeper, polish more--even do light engraving--without exposing the brass underneath. The sterling is bonded to a brass core (CDA #220; 90% copper/10% zinc).