Need Replacement Pin Stems

[rapriebe]

I have several pins that have lost the metal stem off the back of them. Does anybody know where I can purchase some replacements so I can reattach them. I've tried Michaels (craft store) in my area but they did not carry them.

 

[Figment2]

That's odd, I've found them at Michael's here. Try Hobby Lobby or Michael's on line. They can be hard to spot since they're inserted in the (gold or silver) pin back.

Cyn

 

[Swamp_Fox]

Are these what you mean by pin stems?

http://www.professionaljeweler.com/archives/articles/2001/oct01/1001pb1.html

Swamp_Fox

 

[rapriebe]

Are these what you mean by pin stems?

http://www.professionaljeweler.com/archives/articles/2001/oct01/1001pb1.html

Swamp_Fox

No - I'm talking about the stem on the back of the Disney pins that you attached the black Mickey ears to. I have several Disney pins without the back post on it. I've even searched Google and cannot find anybody that sells them.

 

[FergieTCat]

They are technically called "Tie Tack Backs". You can find them here:

http://cache.tias.com/cgi-bin/google.fcgi/itemKey=1921996984

Or google for other sources. Most craft stores/jewerly making stores should have them.

It's so rare when I can be of service.