Beaded Hat Pin Made Simple
After you've purchased your beads and are ready to begin assembling them onto the pin, the only thing you need to worry about (besides how it looks in the finished product) is how to keep those beads staying put and not sliding down the pin~ SIMPLE! 

Sting selected beads onto the hat pin, add one open-end clutch to the end of your beads, pushing up tight, then add a second clutch to the bottom to secure the pin to the hat or garment.

 

Another way to secure beads to your pins is to take a 2x2 crimp bead either Sterling silver or gold filled. We carry both and in smaller quantities when needed. Simply bead onto the hat pin, add the crimp on the end of the last bead, and taking your crimping pliers tighten the crimp, apply a little adhesive (clear nail polish works well in a pinch) and add the clutch to the bottom so you don't stick yourself. The clutch aids in keeping the pin securely in place on a hat or lapel.
 

Roses and Teapots Teapot Stick Pins

You will need the following components:

1.  hat pin blank, the size of your choice
2. 1 small teapot bead cap (left), 1 large teapot bead cap (right)
3. Accent  beads for top and bottom
4. 2 clutches, 1 bell style open end, and 1 bullet style closed end.

 Beginning with the top bead, I've used a 4mm silver corrugate bicone for the smaller pin, and a 4mm silver corrugated round bead for the larger teapot. These represent the finial on the teapot's lid. This is an optional bead, not necessary, I just liked the look :-)
Bead the teapot cap on next, followed by the accent bead for the body of the teapot. Then add the bottom of the teapot bead cap, followed by another silver bead (I used an 8mm filigree ball bead on the smaller pin) and then slide one clutch up to meet and hold all the beads in place. Finish with an end clutch and your pin is ready to wear!

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