NEW jewellers drawplate HEXAGONAL 30 holes draw plate jewellery making crafts

Hexagonal drawplate with 30 graduated holes for shaping wire by hand.

⭐ At a glance

📏 8" (approx. 20cm) length

✅ 30 holes, hexagonal profile, in graduated sizes

✔️ New, unused condition

Material/Shape: Hexagonal holes throughout

🔧 What it does & how to use

A drawplate is used by jewellers, silversmiths and wireworkers to reduce and shape wire by pulling it through a series of progressively smaller holes. This hexagonal plate produces wire with a consistent six-sided profile, useful for decorative work, wire-wrapping, chainmaking and other craft applications. It suits both hobbyists and working jewellers who need to draw their own hexagonal-section wire rather than buy it pre-shaped.

• Anneal the wire: Soften the wire first so it draws smoothly without cracking.
• Choose a starting hole: Select a hexagonal hole close to the wire's current thickness.
• Feed the wire through: Taper the wire end so it can be gripped through the hole.
• Pull the wire through: Use drawing tongs or pliers to draw the wire firmly through the hole.
• Lubricate as needed: Apply wire-drawing lubricant to reduce friction and wear on the plate.
• Step down gradually: Move to progressively smaller holes, annealing again as required, until the desired size and hexagonal profile is reached.