Oh cool! But I really wouldn't get anything from the hardware store. It has the wrong tensile strength, flexibility and memory. What this means is that it will be very hard to work, will kink often, and if bent too much will break. And craft wire is rather inexpensive. You can get a roll of various colors made of copper for around $4 or $5 at Michael's or JoAnne's or HobbyLobby or whatever your local craft store is. ;)