- Will these tarnish or turn my skin green?
- 304 stainless steel is not plated and resists tarnish and corrosion, so it holds its finish far better than brass or copper bails. It is a common choice for people sensitive to plated base metals.
- What size beads do the pins fit?
- The pin is about 1mm thick, so it passes through bead holes of roughly 1mm or larger. Beads with smaller holes will not take the pin.
- What can I hang from an ice pick bail?
- The long tapered shape is made for pendants, charms and single beads that hang below a cord, chain or leather strand. The top loop takes cord or chain, and the pin passes through the bead.
- Are these strong enough for everyday wear?
- Stainless steel is stiff and durable, so the bail keeps its shape better than soft wire or plated brass. The trade-off is that it is rigid and not meant to be bent open and closed repeatedly.
- Can I use them for earrings?
- They are sized for pendants and necklace drops rather than earring posts. At about 27mm long they are large for earrings but work as dangles on heavier designs.
- Where is the Non-Tarnish 304 Stainless Steel Ice Pick Pinch Bails, Clips for Beads, Stainless Steel Color, 27x8x1mm, Pin: 1mm cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $6.49, as of our latest check.