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Eye pins are similar to head pins. As a jewelry maker, you use eye pins for making your own charms & components.
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Step 1
Using a pair of round nose pliers, grab the wire at the very tip. Pay close attention to where you place on barrel – that determines size of loop.
Step 2
Make sure the tip of the wire is barely sticking out.
Step 3
Rotate your wrist to form a loop in the wire.
Step 4
Re-adjust your pliers and bend the base wire as shown
Finished Eye Pin
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