[Jewelry making - Article 01229] - [Orchid] Making my own head pins

[Tracy Burlison]

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    I would like to make my own sterling silver headpins with a ball at
    the ends. Would it be easier to melt the wire end into a ball or try
    to solder on shot to each wire? 

    I need to do this with a pretty thin wire, 21 guage if I remember
    right, so pearls will fit on them. I don't need the balls to be
    exactly round, but I would like to get a consistent look to the size
    and shape. 

    Any suggestions on how to proceed? And what steps I need to finish
    them off in a tumbler (which I still need to buy). 

Thanks much,
Tracy
Tracy's Treasures

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