Insect pins, #00; 38x0.30mm, 100/pack, stainless steel

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Fine stainless steel insect pins for museum textile mounting/display & fashion design-student draping minimizes damage of delicate fabrics while achieving secure placement.

Insect pins offer a unique advantage for those working with delicate fabrics, textiles, or art materials. Their ultra-sharp, polished tips penetrate silk, linen, or aged fibers with minimal disruption and reduced tearing, unlike thicker sewing pins that can leave visible holes, fibre displacement or rust stains. The qualities that appeal to entomologists as well as conservators & fashion designers make insect pins ideal for costume elements, fabric draping practice, or mounting priceless textile artefacts in museums.

We've offered Czech made stainless steel pins since 2005. Entosphinx stainless steel pins are 316 grade stainless steel with a nylon head; protect your valuable collections whether they're insects or textiles. Buy just a few & our delivered cost beats "free" shipping!

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Alison B.:..ordered a sample pack of insect pins..wonderful selection and super-fast shipment...…
Mary C. B...Indigo Instruments entomology pins...in my artwork for almost ten years...a big part of my studio practice!
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Best Practices

Task Recommended Technique Why it Matters
Pinning delicate silk or chiffon Use the finest pin available, insert at a shallow angle, and avoid repeated repositioning. Reduces fiber breakage and visible hole enlargement.
Mounting samples on board Use small foam-core or archival board under the fabric and anchor pins into the support, not the textile alone. Distributes stress and protects the cloth from perforation damage.
Draping on dress forms Pin into muslin underlayers or specialized pinning cushions rather than directly into expensive fashion fabrics. Preserves the visible sample while allowing design iteration.
Long-term display (temporary mounts) Rotate pin locations when feasible and use conservation-grade backing; avoid pinning leather or fragile historic fabrics for extended periods. Prevents stress concentration and long-term fiber weakening.
Cleaning & storage Keep pins in airtight, rustproof cases; handle with gloves in conservation contexts to avoid oils or staining. Maintains pin finish and prevents contamination of textiles.

Some blogs that may be of interest:

Insect Pins for Art, Nozzles, Puppetry...Even Insects. Our pins ensured Sponge Bob's pants didn't fall down!

Pinhole Photography & Eye Evolution. See also pinhole camera examples with a #0 insect pin & a #1 insect pin.

See our blog Bioquip Inc. Products Catalog-Indigo Instruments Equivalents may be a useful reference for some.

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Stainless Steel Insect Pin #00

Stainless Steel Insect Pin #00

Specifications

Length & Thickness of Stainless Steel Insect Pin #00

Pin # Dimensions Pin Head Wire Gauge(s)
00 38x0.30mm (1.5x0.012") 1.1-1.3mm 45, 46
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Certificate of Analysis

Entosphinx stainless steel pins are made from 316 grade stainless steel which has a minimum of 0.36% molybdenum (Mo) for superior corrosion resistance. This Certificate of Analysis is our guarantee of truly rust resistant insect collection pins.

Reviews (1)
2021-08-12

Good quality pins and great service. They were out of #000 stainless steel pins when I ordered, but very courteously and quickly changed my purchase after promptly notifying me of such.

— Simon
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