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How Are Headpins and Eyepins Used?

• Headpins: thread beads onto the pin, trim the wire to approximately 10mm above the last bead, and bend it into a closed loop using round-nose pliers. Attach the loop to an ear wire or jump ring to create a drop earring or pendant dangle
• Eyepins: thread beads onto the pin, then form a loop at the other end to create a beaded link — used to connect multiple bead components in a chain or as an intermediate link between a pendant and a cord
• Used together: eyepins are often linked to headpins to create multi-drop earrings or layered pendant constructions

Who Uses This Range?

• Earring designers who make drop and dangle earrings using beads and ear wires
• Pendant makers who use headpins to create bead-capped pendant drops
• Jewellery makers combining headpin bead drops with leather cord for mixed-material pendant necklaces
• Wholesale buyers who need a reliable supply of production-quantity wire findings in silver, gold, and steel

Why Order From Sun Enterprises?

Sun Enterprises has:

• Three material tiers — 925 sterling silver (premium), stainless steel (everyday wear), and brass (volume production at low cost)
• Wide size range — 30mm to 75mm plus a 100mm option for oversized statement earrings
• Source alongside all other findings — order headpins with ear findings, jump rings, and beads in one order
• 40+ years of wholesale experience — established 1985, shipping to 55+ countries

Related Blogs

How to Make Wire-Wrapped Crystal Pendant Jewellery with No Drilled Holes
The most relevant existing post — covers using wire (the same technique used with headpins) to wrap beads and crystals into pendant drops, directly applicable to headpin and eyepin work.

How Do You Make a Wire-Wrapped Crystal Pendant Without Drilling Holes?
A companion piece covering the core wire manipulation techniques used in headpin work — bending loops, securing beads, and creating pendant connections without soldering.

How to Make a Charm Necklace
A step-by-step charm necklace guide — covers how headpin-made bead drops are attached to leather cord via jump rings, showing the full workflow from headpin to finished pendant necklace.

Choosing the Right Findings for Jewelry Making: A Complete Guide
Covers all jewellery findings including headpins and eyepins — explains the role each plays in a finished piece and how to choose between them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a headpin and an eyepin?
A headpin has a flat or decorative head at one end that stops beads from sliding off. An eyepin has a pre-formed closed loop (eye) at one end. Both are straight wires that beads thread onto, but eyepins are designed to connect to other components via the pre-formed loop, making them better suited to linked multi-component designs.

How long should a headpin be?
The headpin must be long enough to accommodate all the beads you want to thread plus approximately 8–10mm of wire above the last bead to form the closing loop. For a single large bead, a 30–40mm headpin is usually sufficient. For multiple beads or a long bead, use a 50–70mm pin.

What tools do I need to use headpins and eyepins?
You need round-nose pliers (to form the loop above the beads), flat-nose or chain-nose pliers (to close and straighten the loop), and wire cutters (to trim excess wire). No soldering or heat is required.

What is the difference between the SE range (925 silver) and the FI/SSP ranges?
The SE range is 925 sterling silver — the highest quality option, suited to fine jewellery and premium earring collections. The SSP range is stainless steel — tarnish-free and practical for everyday-wear pieces. The FI range is brass — the most economical option for volume production, available at a lower per-piece cost.

Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We ship to 55+ countries. See our shipping page for delivery times and rates.

Order Headpins & Eyepins

Browse headpins and eyepins in our findings, beads, and charms category in 925 silver, stainless steel, and brass, or contact our team for bulk pricing. Combine with our ear findings, jump rings, and beads in one wholesale order. We ship worldwide from Almere, the Netherlands.