Make a Knotted Headpin

I love the look of decorative head pins, and for years, I thought the only way I could make a fancy head pin was with a small torch and my wire. Not so! I discovered this fun technique for making a "knotted" head pin out of my favorite thin gauge wire. These knotted head pins add a modern visual element to your wire jewelry designs, and they are great for making earrings. Start with something thin like 24 gauge wire, and then work your way up to 22 or even 20 gauge wire as your skill improves. You can even use these as links by inserting a jump ring into the knot at the bottom of the wire. Have fun!