How to Draw a Bead to Make a Sterling Silver Head Pin

Designer: Julie Bean

In this video, see how to draw a bead on a piece of sterling silver wire. The result is a sterling silver ball head pin. You can use this same technique for applications other then head pins, such as finishing your wire ends, making bars, and more.

Filed under: Metal Working Techniques

Supplies:

Here are the beading and crafting supplies used in the video plus related products.

Heetrix - Soldering Platform For Hands-Free Precision Work

Jeweller's Micro-Flame Butane Torch Self Igniting Refillable 6 Inch

Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex

Sterling Silver Wire 21 Gauge Round Half Hard (5 Ft.)

 

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