Like Carolina in Spain I am unable to order these as I am in the UK. But they are basically only a strong magnet with a "tunnel" attached to one of them for the brooch pin to pass through. I must admit that my first thought when I looked at them, (before I realised it would be complicated to get them to here anyway,) was that it is a very expensive way of buying 4 magnets, and that there must be a way to add the little tube to a magnet. Maybe a circle of fabric to tone in with your outfit, with a little "pucker" to push the brooch pin through.
We have got some small magnets (quarter inch) which were bought at Lee Valley (in Ottawa), and when I got up to fetch them discovered that the ones Richard chose have a small hole through the centre. They are what are described as "rare earth" magnets and in the newest catalogue I have (2003) they were 50 cents (CA) each (or 40c for 10+). The brooch pin could very easily be sewn onto one of these and at that price you could have one for each brooch, or a pair to make it more balanced as Jeri suggests. There is a website www.leevalley.com and I'm sure you could see them there. In case you are worrying about losing the brooch, the quarter inch magnet will lift a two-and-a-half pound block of steel, so if you are "sticking" magnet to magnet (even with fabric between) it will be a firm hold! I've just tried it through a thick wooly sweater and had to prise them apart. Now, this doesn't directly help non USA and Canadian citizens but there must be sources of magnets in your own countries. Lee Valley for those of you who haven't heard of it is a store selling woodworking tools, fittings for furniture and the like, and gardening stuff. A magical place for us Brits as the quality is mostly good to excellent and the prices (especially with the favourable exchange rate) about half the cost of mediocre tools in the UK. But it's not a specialist *magnet shop*. Just one more thought, as with any sort of magnets, keep them away from your credit and other "swipe" cards! Jacquie - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
