Pin Backs?

**The Kilted Chaplain** · 27th November 10, 01:25 PM

I've made some kilt pins, but am having trouble finding the metal "backing" parts that are longer than 1 1/2 inches. Has anyone found a place that sells these?

**jgcunningham** · 27th November 10, 08:33 PM

You might try a crafts store such as Hobby Lobby. Any store that carries jewelry findings should have them.

**Big Mikey** · 27th November 10, 09:13 PM

Another alternative is to use the pushpin type such as those used for tie pins. I have used two or three of them on large kilt pins that I have made.

**Maclachlan** · 28th November 10, 12:05 AM

I am strongly considering using metal strips and magnets versus traditional pin backs or even pins/clutches. See here...

**The Kilted Chaplain** · 28th November 10, 05:31 AM

Great ideas! Thanks everyone, and I'll be posting what I come up with soon.

**tinksdad** · 28th November 10, 06:37 AM

Originally Posted by Maclachlan

I am strongly considering using metal strips and magnets versus traditional pin backs or even pins/clutches. See here...

Rare earth magnets, superglue and metal strips work fine for some of my kilt pins. The only problem I have had with them is proximity.... have to watch getting in and out of the truck, standing too close to the soda vending machine, shopping carts at the market, etc.

**Schiehallion** · 28th November 10, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by Big Mikey

Another alternative is to use the pushpin type such as those used for tie pins. I have used two or three of them on large kilt pins that I have made.

These would also be ok for flying ! and ok with security

**ChattanCat** · 28th November 10, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by tinksdad

Rare earth magnets, superglue and metal strips work fine for some of my kilt pins. The only problem I have had with them is proximity.... have to watch getting in and out of the truck, standing too close to the soda vending machine, shopping carts at the market, etc.

I've tried rare earth magnets without success. I would not recommend them.

**English Bloke** · 28th November 10, 04:55 PM

I've tried magnets. I found my kilt became very attracted to my fridge.

**English Bloke** · 30th November 10, 06:13 AM

If anyone has a source for obtaining clutch pins, as in, just the pins for making/repairing push-pin badges, I'd be ever so grateful. I've been looking off and on for over a year and not found any.