Judy Freyer Thompson's Quick and Easy Fibula Pin, Findings & Components, Toggles & Clasps, Earwire & Headpin. Findings, Clasps, Components. This quick and easy fibula pin incorporates a bend that serves as hanger.

Quick and Easy Fibula Pin

by Judy Freyer Thompson
  • Category: Findings
  • Technique(s): Making Findings
  • Skill Level: Beginner
This quick and easy fibula pin incorporates a bend that serves as hanger. You can easily slide different charms on the pin to suit your particular jewelry mood. You can also slide a bead on the tail end of the wire to change it up.

Materials

16 Gauge Half Round Half Hard Copper Wire
H11-16HRH
  • Lesson Quantity: 5.50 inches
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 1FT
  • Price: $1.04
  • Gold Club Price: $0.78
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Tools

WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5
G15-20
  • G15-20
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $170.72
  • Gold Club Price: $128.04
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6PC File Set
FIL-912.10
  • FIL-912.10
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $39.97
  • Gold Club Price: $29.98
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Deluxe V-Slot Bench Pin with Clamp
BPN-105.00
  • BPN-105.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $10.95
  • Gold Club Price: $8.21
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Wubbers Jumbo Round Mandrel Pliers
G2-1305
  • G2-1305
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $35.97
  • Gold Club Price: $26.98
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12 Inch Stainless Steel Ruler
G7-30
  • G7-30
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $2.97
  • Gold Club Price: $2.23
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WET/DRY PAPER 9 x 11, 600grit- PK/10
ABR-500.30
  • ABR-500.30
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $12.95
  • Gold Club Price: $9.71
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Instructions
Step 1
Measure ¾" off one end of the wire and make a mark using the permanent marker.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Quick and Easy Fibula Pin - , Findings & Components, Toggles & Clasps, Earwire & Headpin, Findings, Clasps, Components, Measure ¾ off one end of the wire
Step 2
Grab the wire with the round nose pliers at the mark and make a 'U".
Judy Freyer Thompson's Quick and Easy Fibula Pin - , Findings & Components, Toggles & Clasps, Earwire & Headpin, Findings, Clasps, Components, Grab the wire with the round nose pliers
Step 3
Grab the "u" with the flat nose pliers.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Quick and Easy Fibula Pin - , Findings & Components, Toggles & Clasps, Earwire & Headpin, Findings, Clasps, Components, Grab the u with the flat nose pliers
Step 4
Twist the ends of the wires in order to position the "U" perpendicular to the wires.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Quick and Easy Fibula Pin - , Findings & Components, Toggles & Clasps, Earwire & Headpin, Findings, Clasps, Components, Twist the ends of the wires in order to position
Step 5
Bend a small hook in the short end of the wire using the round nose pliers.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Quick and Easy Fibula Pin - , Findings & Components, Toggles & Clasps, Earwire & Headpin, Findings, Clasps, Components, Bend a small hook in the short end
Step 6
Grab the "U" with the flat nose pliers and the hook with the round nose pliers, and turn the hook 90°.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Quick and Easy Fibula Pin - , Findings & Components, Toggles & Clasps, Earwire & Headpin, Findings, Clasps, Components, and turn the hook 90
Step 7
Measure ½" from the center bend and make a mark using the permanent marker.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Quick and Easy Fibula Pin - , Findings & Components, Toggles & Clasps, Earwire & Headpin, Findings, Clasps, Components, quick and easy fibula pin
Step 8
Position the round nose pliers at the mark and make 2 ½ turns in the wire.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Quick and Easy Fibula Pin - , Findings & Components, Toggles & Clasps, Earwire & Headpin, Findings, Clasps, Components, Position the round nose pliers
Step 9
Bend the wire around the 21mm side of the Jumbo Wubbers Pliers.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Quick and Easy Fibula Pin - , Findings & Components, Toggles & Clasps, Earwire & Headpin, Findings, Clasps, Components, Bend the wire around the 21mm
Step 10
Position the wire in the hook and trim at a sharp angle, leaving a tail of approximately ¼".
Judy Freyer Thompson's Quick and Easy Fibula Pin - , Findings & Components, Toggles & Clasps, Earwire & Headpin, Findings, Clasps, Components, Position the wire in the hook
Step 11
Rest the angled part of the wire on the bench pin and file to a sharp point using the flat file.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Quick and Easy Fibula Pin - , Findings & Components, Toggles & Clasps, Earwire & Headpin, Findings, Clasps, Components, Rest the angled part of the wire on the bench pin
Step 12
Use the 600 grit sandpaper to remove any burrs from the sharpened end.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Quick and Easy Fibula Pin - , Findings & Components, Toggles & Clasps, Earwire & Headpin, Findings, Clasps, Components, Use the 600 grit sandpaper to remove any burrs
Step 13
Adorn as desired.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Quick and Easy Fibula Pin - , Findings & Components, Toggles & Clasps, Earwire & Headpin, Findings, Clasps, Components, Adorn as desired.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Quick and Easy Fibula Pin - , Findings & Components, Toggles & Clasps, Earwire & Headpin, Findings, Clasps, Components, quick and easy fibula pin