Turn your beads into sophisticated jewelry with these 3-micron gold-plated ball-head studs, perfect for creating hanging mounts.
With their sturdy 0.8 mm diameter shank and generous 52 mm length, these nails offer enough space to thread several beads or medium-sized elements. The ball head forms a small, rounded, discreet stop that holds the beads without cluttering the mounting. The 3-micron gold plating adds a warm, luminous, yellow-gold-like sheen to your creations.
What can I do with ball-head nails?
These nails lend themselves to a wide range of DIY jewelry creations. For example, you can thread one or more beads to create dangling earrings, then form a loop at the top of the stud to hang from an ear hook. Their length also makes them useful for creating pendants to hang from a chain or charm bracelet. The ball head can also play a visible decorative role, for example when it protrudes slightly below a large-hole bead, adding a little gold at the end of the setting.
Whether you're new to jewelry making or already have some experience, there are tutorials and how-to sheets available to guide you. You'll find tips on choosing clamps, shaping nails, how to dose shank length according to the beads used, or how to combine different primers to achieve even, well-proportioned finishes.
Details:
Total length: 52 mm
Nail diameter: 0.8 mm
Head diameter: 1.9 mm
Sold in bags of 6.
