![]() ![]() *NOTE: The space given above the last bead will determine how much wrapping you will need to do. Wrap as close to loop as possible and continue wrapping around keeping coils tight. Step 7: Grip tail with 2nd set of bent chain nose pliers and begin twisting, wrapping around the visible wire above the beads. Step 6: Gently grip loop with pliers, do not squeeze too hard or you will mark the wire or distort the loop. Step 5: Pull wire all the way around making a full loop with tail coming straight across where loop ends- use either thumb to push along round nose pliers or for thicker gauge wire use pliers Step 4: Readjust pliers to sit at tip of the twist Step 3: Using round nose pliers, grip wire about 2-3mm above top bead, slightly twist creating a kink creating about a 30-40 degree angle. **See gauge conversion chart after video. 2mm wide, a ball pin with a 1.5mm ball end will not be suitable for this bead, it will fall right over the tip. Also note the tip of the pin, if the hole of the bead is larger eg. Some beads have very fine holes and will not fit thicker gauge wires. *When choose finding compatible beads and pins be aware of the gauge thickness of the pin, and the hole size of the bead. Materials: Assorted headpins- flat end T pins, open eye pins and ball pins, beads or pearls Tools: chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, bent chain nose pliers, cutters Note: If you are making earrings or matching pendants, create them step-by-step as you go to ensure they are matching. Headpins also come with a variety of different heads including ball end, flat end T, dome, open eye and more. ![]() Headpins are found in different finished, lengths and gauges to suit your jewelry making needs. Head pin, sterling silver, 3 inches with 1.5mm ball, 24 gauge. Head pin, gold-plated brass, 1-1/2 inches, 24 gauge. Head pin, sterling silver, 1-1/2 inches with 2mm ball, 21 gauge. Head pin mix, copper / gold- / silver-plated brass, 2 inches, 24 gauge. Head pin, stainless steel, 1-1/2 inches, 24 gauge. Head pin, sterling silver-filled, 2 inches, 22 gauge. Head pin, gold-plated brass, 2 inches with 1.5mm ball, 23 gauge. Head pin, 14Kt gold-filled, 2 inches with 1.5mm ball, 22 gauge. Head pin, 14Kt gold-filled, 2 inches, 26 gauge. Head pin, gold-plated brass, 3 inches, 21 gauge. Head pin, sterling silver, 2 inches with 2mm ball, 21 gauge. ![]() Head pin, silver-plated brass, 4 inches, 21 gauge. Head pin, stainless steel, 2 inches, 24 gauge. Head pin, 14Kt gold-filled, 1 inch with 1.5mm ball, 24 gauge. Head pin, silver-plated brass, 1-1/2 inches, 21 gauge. Head pin, gold-plated brass, 2 inches, 21 gauge. Head pin, silver-plated brass, 3 inches, 21 gauge. ![]() Head pin, gold-plated brass, 2 inches, 24 gauge. Head pin, stainless steel, 3 inches, 21 gauge. Head pin, stainless steel, 2 inches, 21 gauge. Head pin, silver-plated brass, 2-1/2 inches, 21 gauge. Head pin, silver-plated brass, 2 inches, 24 gauge. ![]()
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