60 Gold Plated Flat Headpins – (32mm)

$5.00

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These 32mm headpins in warm gold plating give earring makers the extra length needed for stacking multiple beads without crowding the ear wire loop.

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Description

Gold Plated Flat Headpins

How much stacking room do you actually need before your wire loop starts competing for space with your beads? Earring makers working with graduated bead sequences or layered Czech glass rondelles reach for gold plated flat headpins when standard 22mm lengths cut their design options short. The warm metallic finish complements amber, topaz, and earth-toned palettes without the premium cost of solid gold-filled wire, letting you build inventory pieces that maintain visual consistency across a collection.

Total length of 32mm allows approximately 25mm of usable bead-stacking space after wire loop formation
Fine 0.6mm gauge threads through small-hole gemstones, seed beads, and vintage glass without forcing
Flat paddle head measures 2mm wide, creating a secure stop for beads without bulk
Pack contains 60 headpins, sufficient for 30 pairs of earrings or mixed component work
Gold plated finish over base metal provides warm colour saturation in finished pieces

String five to seven graduated 6mm gemstone beads down the pin shaft for classic drop earrings, leaving 7-8mm at the top for a neat wrapped loop. The slender wire diameter suits delicate freshwater pearl keshi chips threaded in clusters, while the flat head prevents even the smallest 2mm accent bead from slipping off during assembly. Resin artists working with small cast charms appreciate the extra length for adding spacer beads above and below focal elements, creating balanced drops that hang straight on ear wires without tilting.

The plated surface develops a subtle patina over time when exposed to skin oils and air, deepening into an antique gold tone rather than flaking or turning green. This slender gauge bends easily with round-nose pliers, forming clean loops without the stiffness that can crack plating on thicker wire. At this length, the pins suit chandelier earring construction where multiple dangles attach to a single connector, each needing independent movement without tangling.