The listing, 40+ (!!!) LONG Headpins with Silver Balls -- GREAT for making earrings! has ended.
These are NEW and LONGER silver plate headpins with silver balls ... and the lucky winner gets 40+ . These are a heavier gauge than the small ones (maybe 26 gauge), and about 1.75 inches (the others I've been listing are about 1.25 inches -- see photo for comparison).
These are TERRIFIC for making earrings and other crafts -- you don't have to add your own "end bead" to hold on the next bead. I counted out 40 then added a few more ... a few in each batch are bent but you can still use them (I do). The last photo shows earrings I made with these and the shorter pins with the balls.
Free US shipping too!
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