How to Make a Knotted Headpin

In this quick video I’ll show you how I make my own knotted headpins. I think they add a special touch to certain designs, and one of my favorite things about them is that I can make them as long as I need for larger beads or making fancy wraps at the top of beaded dangles:

We won’t cover the bead wrapping part in this video – I’ll share that step in a separate video (see How to Wire Wrap a Headpin). But the photo of these pretty pearl earring charms from my shop is an example of how I use my handmade knotted headpins. Don’t you think it adds a little something extra to an otherwise simple design?

TOOLS & MATERIALS:

• 26 gauge wire*
• round nose pliers
• chain nose pliers
• nylon jaw flat nose pliers (optional)

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NOTES:

* I usually prefer 26 gauge wire because it’s easier to maneuver, but it is possible to make these knotted headpins using 24 gauge wire as well. I like to use half-hard wire (for almost everything, in fact) but you can also use dead soft wire if you prefer.

As I mention in the video, the coil takes up about 1/2 inch (approximately 12mm), so if you want a finished headpin length of 2 inches, begin with a 2.5″ length of wire!

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