Consider using decorative headpins or eyepins with embellishments or unique designs to add visual interest to your jewellery.Mark a spot on your round nose pliers with a permanent marker so you can line up the wire and make perfectly consistent loop sizes. Use round-nose pliers to create consistent and neatly shaped loops.A pin at 0.6mm or 0.5mm is ideal as it will fit through almost any beads. Ensure that the wire diameter of the pin suits the size of the bead hole to ensure a secure fit.You can trim the pin to use them for applications where shorter pins are required.

It’s a good idea to purchase longer pins than you’d plan to use because this allows more creative possibilities. Choose the appropriate length of pin based on your design requirements.Slide beads onto the straight part of the eyepin, create a loop at the other end, and attach an ear wire or earring hook to one loop and a final bead dangle made using a headpin to complete the earring design.

For example, you can link multiple charms or beads using eyepins to create a charm bracelet or necklace.Įarring Components: Eyepins can also be used to make earring components. If you visit our shop we can show you a Swarovski crystal chandelier we created using this technique!Ĭonnectors: Eyepins can be used as connectors to attach various components in your jewellery design. This allows you to connect multiple bead links together to create chains, bracelets, or decorative elements. Eyepins:īead Links: Slide beads onto the straight part of an eyepin and create a simple loop or a wrapped loop at the other end. Wrap a loop using your round-nose pliers and attach them to chains or cords using jump rings. Pendants and Drops: Similar to creating bead dangles, you can slide larger beads or focal components onto headpins to make pendants or drops. This creates a bead dangle that can be attached to earrings, necklaces, or bracelets. Use pliers to create a wrapped loop by bending the wire at a 90-degree angle, trimming excess wire, and then curling it into a loop. Bead Dangles: Slide one or more beads onto the straight end of a headpin.

Head pins for jewelry making