Jewelry Making 101 - Making Headpins

Part 2/4: Headpins are a universal component to jewelry design. In this tutorial Sara Ellis will be teaching you how to make your own headpins out of 22 gauge Beadalon wire. With a few simple steps you can create your own elegant Florette headpin perfect for stringing onto a bead or for using an an accent on a focal or charm.
This project is perfect for utilizing your scraps of wire, get the most out of your spools when you create functional headpins.
What You'll Need:
3-4 inches of 22 Gauge Wire
Flush Cutter
Nylon Jaw Pliers
Round Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
Get what you need to create your own: jessejamesbead...

[@sharnaesanderson1234]

What type of wire are you using? I'm using 22 gauge stainless steel and this technique does not work

[@LethalButtercup]

Its too thick and stiff.

[@karenesola2315]

Why is it always sharp on the end? I watched Sara do it and did it the same way. Not getting it ugh!

[@MirageAtPlay]

Thank you so much! How pretty n simple

[@JesseJamesBeads]

You are so welcome!

[@MsRiita01]

Omgosh yesss! 😊

[@pamelajones2425]

I love this technique. Thanks for sharing it!

[@johannawooldridge4318]

❤️

[@JesseJamesBeads]

❤️

[@linawidhy]

Wow thank you Sarah 🌸. So helpful 🥰

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Glad it was helpful! 🫶🏻

[@acekhar570]

Thanks

[@dawnmoore3309]

So helpful ty!

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Glad it was helpful!

[@erinfrancis7053]

you always make it so easy! I must give it a try soon!

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Sara's a seasoned pro at these headpins! They look really nice and are easy to make once we get the rhythm.