This American-made SoftStrand uncoated stranded stainless steel wire is made for hanging picture frames. The high-shine wire is flexible and easy to wrap around suitable frame hardware. This option is supplied as a 10-foot cut length and carries a maximum picture-weight rating of 35 pounds.
Select wire using the measured weight of the fully assembled frame, including the moulding, glazing, mats, artwork, backing, and fitting hardware. Do not choose by frame dimensions alone. The complete hanging system is limited by its weakest component, including the frame, D-rings or other wire attachments, wire, wall hook or anchor, and wall structure.
A 10-foot cut length is practical for an individual frame or a small number of projects. For repeated fitting work, compare the bulk rolls in the wire collection.
Framing shop note: Fasten D-rings or other approved wire hardware only to sound wood in the frame. Screws must never enter the artwork, mat, backing, glazing, or open picture area. Confirm that every attachment and wall fastener is suitable for the complete framed weight.
SoftStrand #4 is rated for pictures up to 35 pounds, #6 up to 50 pounds, and #8 up to 60 pounds. A higher wire rating does not increase the capacity of the frame, attachment hardware, wall fastener, or wall. Use the lowest capacity in the complete system as the governing limit.
