Hi Candace - I have found that the most satisfactory start for divider pins is doll making needles. They are longer than 2", but you need something to go up into the bead. The eye of the needle helps the glue and the beads hold on, they are stronger and stiffer and the points are sharper and smoother - an important point (please pardon the pun!). They can be had from needlework/sewing/hobby shops and catalogues. I got mine from a shop specializing in embroidery, knitting, etc.
Good luck, Linda, the string--a-holic in Oregon ----- Original Message ----- From: "candace" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2003 2:34 PM Subject: [lace] Question about divider pins > Hi all, > > My question is where can I buy 2" (50mm) stainless steel straight pins (without glass heads) for making divider pins. I have several pretty beads that are too big for spangling but would make great divider pins. The > What pins do you use to make your own divider pins? --- [This E-mail Scanned for viruses by Onlinemac.com] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
