using NailHeads

What are Nail Heads and How to Use Them on Furniture

Nail heads were originally used in the construction of furniture. Primarily, they were used to attach upholstery to the wooden frame. As time went on, they became more decorative. Today, nail heads can still be used in furniture as my friend, Julie, from Project Vintage shows in her re-imagined desk. To attach the nail heads to the desk, she simply tapped them in using a hammer.  And while nail heads are still used as a decorative touch in furniture, they are also used to embellish clothing.
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What Are Nail Heads?

Imagine a shiny decorative metal head with prongs underneath. The number of prongs varies from 2 to 8, depending on the size, shape, and manufacturer of the nail head. In addition, the length of the prongs or legs varies from 1/16 to 3/16 of an inch. When you are bedazzling a thick material, such as denim, or using the nail heads for furniture, you will want the longer leg (prong). You can use the shorter leg nail heads on thinner fabrics.

Also, the size of the decorative head varies in sizel, and is available in many different shapes. Browse the internet to find round flat, pearl (cone), star, square, dome, bar, flower or diamond shaped nail heads.  Some of the colors available are black, bronze, silver, gold, gunmetal, copper, and antique finishes. You can mix and match shapes, sizes, and colors to create your own unique look.
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How are Nail heads Used in Clothing

Denim looks especially fresh when embellished with nailheads. Try adding nailheads to jeans jacket for a bold fashion statement. Application of nailheads is easy. If you plan on applying a lot of nailheads, you may want to invest in a bedazzler. Prices start at about $20. However, nailheads can easily be applied by hand as well. Simply insert the prongs into the fabric. Using the flat end of a scissor, bend all the prongs to lay flat against the material. It’s that simple.

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