How to Make a Head Pins Out of Wire

Head pins are a standard jewelry making finding. They are used in drops of beads from earrings or dangles on a bracelet. You can find them in most beading stores, in many different types of metals. Basic head pins do not cost much and unless you are an avid wire wrapping artist, buying head pins will save time when putting together many earrings at one time. But if you have a flare for designing some different earrings and bead drops, here are a few head pins you can make with your wire stash. There is also a basic type that I use too.

List of Headpin Styles:

Simple Head Pin
A simple head pin that is very easy to make.
Paddle Pin
This head pin is flattened on one end and rounded into a paddle shape.
Spiral Head Pin
Spiral the end of your wire to make this delightful headpin.
Flourish Head Pin
A flourish at the end of a head pin looks trendy with most bead designs.
Lightening Head Pin
Bends at one end of the wire and a few pounds of the hammer makes this fun head pin.
Heart Head Pin
Advanced wire wrapped heart head pin for those who want to add a little love in their creations.