Features
- Size and Quantity: package includes 17 pieces hollow metal rods in 17 sizes, about 5.51 inch long, hole: 0.02~0.12 inch. The different diameter dowels allows you to make different size jewelry making.
- Quality Material: these round metal rods are made of 45# steel, with high strength and corrosion resistant, durable to use. Suitable for forming rings, loops, spirals, jump rings etc.
- Easy to Use: The tube is empty and can be cut according to the required length. You can not only string it, but also wind it. It is strong enough for long-term use.
- Wide Application: Use them for crocheting with wire and other wire work. Perfect for making wind chime, threading, forming rings, loops, spirals, jump rings etc. Excellent for wire forming and jewelry making.
- Wire Wrapping: vairety diameter rods are perfect for wire wrapping, soft soldering and electoforming jewelry. Excellent tool for needle felters!
Specifications
| Size | Variable (5.51 inches long, 0.03-0.15 inches wide) |
| Unit Count | 17 |
Set of 17 hollow round steel tubes (approximately 5.51 inches long) made from 45# steel, supplied in graduated diameters with hole sizes roughly 0.02–0.15 inches. The tubes can be cut to length and used as mandrels for forming rings, loops, spirals and jump rings, and for wire wrapping, soft soldering, electroforming and other wire-based jewelry or craft work.
Project Ideas
Business
Branded Stacking Ring Line
Launch a small jewelry line focused on affordable, stackable rings made using the mandrel set. Offer collections by metal (brass, copper, silver-plated) and finish (hammered, polished, electroformed). Price as sets (3 for $25–$60 depending on metal) and sell on Etsy, Shopify, and Instagram. Use lifestyle photos and sizing guides; offer custom sizing for an upcharge.
Custom Wedding & Promise Bands
Provide low-cost custom bands and simple soldered rings for couples who want handmade but budget-friendly options. Use the graduated mandrels to size precisely and offer hand-stamped dates, hammered textures, or thin inlaid wires. Market locally through bridal fairs, consignment boutiques, and social media; charge premium for custom finishes and rushed turnaround.
DIY Craft Kits + Video Tutorials
Assemble kit versions of your projects (e.g., ring-making kit, mini wind chime kit) that include short cut pieces of wire, one mandrel-sized tube (or a small insert), instructions, and necessary consumables. Sell digitally paired kits with step-by-step video tutorials or livestream workshops. Kits increase average order value and introduce customers to your brand.
Workshops & Corporate Team-Building
Offer hands-on beginner workshops teaching ring forming, basic soldering/electroforming, or wind-chime assembly using the mandrels. Host classes at maker spaces, craft stores, or corporate team-building events. Charge per participant ($35–$90 depending on materials) and upsell take-home kits. Promote via Eventbrite, local community boards, and partnerships with lifestyle influencers.
Creative
Stacking Wire Rings
Use several mandrel sizes to form thin, perfectly round stacking rings from copper, brass or sterling wire. Wrap wire tightly around the appropriate tube, trim, file ends smooth and optionally solder or harden with a torch. Finish with hammer-texturing, patina, or electroforming for a polished overlay. Make sets mixing thicknesses and metals for a layered look.
Mini Spiral Wind Chimes
Create small spiral chimes by winding wire around progressively larger mandrels to get a graduated spiral shape. Cut to different lengths and add beads or tube spacers threaded through the hollow rods for accent. Hang multiple spirals from a reclaimed wood armature; the lightweight steel mandrels help produce a clear, delicate sound when they touch.
Plant-Topper Wire Sculptures
Form tiny decorative sculptures (hearts, stars, leaves) by wrapping and shaping wire on the mandrels to get smooth curves and repeated shapes. Insert the finished piece onto a short cut tube or a wrapped stake to make plant toppers or garden markers. Electroform or lacquer them for outdoor durability.
Decorative Napkin Rings & Curtain Tiebacks
Use the larger-diameter tubes as mandrels to make consistent round napkin rings or cuff-style curtain tiebacks. Wrap with patterned wire, add fused glass or beads, or solder decorative motifs onto the ring. Make sets with matching metallic finishes for home decor gifts.