What Are Head Pins For

The components used to connect parts of jewelry pieces are called findings. A head pin is a type of jewelry findings, and basically a stick with one end flat or has a head to prevent beads from falling off the wire. Head pins are often used in necklaces, bracelets, anklets and earrings.  They come in nearly all kinds of metals like brass, gold, and silver. You may occasionally find head pins that are copper based, but because copper is more expensive than brass, the latter material becomes more commonly used by jewelry makers. Other material is the titanium, which you can anodize into various colors.

Head pins are also available in different sizes or gauges. If you are designing pieces, it is important that you have knowledge about wire diameters of head pins. The gauge that you need depends on the hole-size of the bead that you will insert into the head pins.  Some pearls and gemstones often have very small holes so they require very thin head pins. If your jewelry design incorporates big and bold beads, thicker pins would be more suitable.

Makers of jewelry pieces also use head pins to create dangles or links with charms or wire wrapped beads.  The top of the pin is twisted and wrapped into a loop which you can string on a beading wire on any fiber.  It can also be attached to a jewelry clasp with either a split ring or jump ring. To make a link, you wrap a loop with the flat or head end of the pin; put the charms above the first loop, and then wire wrap a second loop.

DIY jewelry enthusiasts love to make their own head pins because they love the look of handmade pins, also because of the fact that they can create them with any measurement of wire. However, if you make pieces that you sell on your own store or at the flea market, or you are just starting your home based business, it may be worth considering buying head pins in bulk. You would save money because each item will become cheaper; you also save time making repeat orders of these findings that you use the most.

What you need to do is to seek out REAL wholesalers where you can buy these things at reasonable prices. Do just a bit of hunting on the internet, and finding reputable wholesalers will become possible. You will be offered a variety of jewelry findings, including head pins that will fit your needs, taste and budget. Choose a supplier who does not have any requirements for a minimum purchase amount. There are plenty of them and you will be allowed to buy as little or as many as you would like.

You might find a local wholesaler from whom you can purchase in bulk. Although they are very rare, you can find it to your benefit because you can inspect the items when you pick them up from the local store. You can be sure that you are receiving merchandise of good quality that you can use to create your jewelry pieces and sell them with pride.