[Jewelry making - Article 00102] - Re: [Orchid] Making my own head pins

[Dawn Bellemare]

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Hi Folks, 

    I make my own head pins also, usually using fine silver since the
    balls seem to come out smoother.  Basically use the same tweezer
    method that many of you already do -- but I have a tip on how to get
    the ball size consistant. Take a small group of cut wires and make a
    slight bend in them, use one bent one to line up the next group.  I
    do about 10-20 wires at a time this way depending on gage.  Then
    just melt the end until you are just to the bend and the ball is
    straight on the wire. 

    Dawn in Texas 

    PS Has anyone been successful in making their own head pins from
    gold fill?

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