Attach your beads and pendants with elegance thanks to these gold-plated ball-head studs, ideal for making DIY earrings, pendants or necklaces.
Their 0.8 mm shank gives them good rigidity, making it easier to hold the beads in place when mounting. The small, discreet and well-proportioned ball head holds the beads in place without being visually intrusive. This nail measures 43 mm in length, allowing you to slip in several beads. The 3-micron gold plating offers a warm, luminous hue, close to yellow gold, and good resistance to wear for a neat result over time.
What can I do with ball-head nails?
These nails lend themselves to a wide range of DIY jewelry creations. You can thread one or more beads onto the shank to create pendants for hanging on a bracelet or chain. They are also ideal for mounting pendants on necklaces, as in this charms necklace with resin beads. Their length of 43 mm makes it possible to stack several beads or use larger elements without running out of space on the stem. Once the beads have been strung, simply form a loop at the end with round-nose pliers to create a clean, solid hanging ring.
Whether you're new to jewelry-making or already have some experience, tutorials and how-to sheets are available to guide you step by step. You'll find advice on tool selection, finishing techniques, how to work with different types of beads and how to combine primers to achieve stable, well-finished settings. These resources are designed to help you progress at your own pace, whatever your level.
Details:
Total length: 43 mm
Nail diameter: 0.8 mm
Head diameter: 2 mm
Sold in bags of 6.















