Brass paper fasteners—often called brads—are versatile for organizing and creating. They’re commonly used to bind punched documents and projects where you may need to add or remove pages later.

• Office & school: Secure two-hole folders, files, reports, and scripts.
• Temporary bundles: Keep packets together without permanent binding.
• Displays: Attach labels, charts, or rotating wheels on posters.
• Crafts: Scrapbooking, card making, journals, tags, and mini albums.
• Samples: Hold swatches or color chips you can flip through.

They work by inserting the shank through a hole and spreading the two prongs. Because they’re reusable and come in multiple sizes, they can suit light paperwork or thicker DIY projects.

You’ll see several names used for the same style of hardware. The terms can vary by size and craft vs. office use, but they refer to similar items.

• Brads or paper brads
• Split pins
• Round head fasteners
• Paper fasteners or prong fasteners

Small, craft-focused options are often labeled mini brads (sizes like 3×6 mm or 5×9 mm), while document-focused options may note lengths such as 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, or 1 inch. Finishes can be brass or brass-plated, and many sets come in gold or assorted colors. All typically insert through a hole and secure by spreading the two prongs.

Brads are great for adding detail without messy adhesives and for creating interactive elements.

• Clean attachments: Anchor vellum, acetate, tags, and die-cuts without visible glue.
• Decorative accents: Use gold or colorful brads as subtle embellishments.
• Movable parts: Build spinners, wheels, and flaps that pivot.
• Low profile: Mini sizes (e.g., 3×6 mm, 5×9 mm) keep pages neat; longer shanks like 6×12 mm can handle thicker layers.
• Smoother pivots: Pair with washers where a clean rotation is desired.

For best results, pre-punch holes and spread prongs gently to avoid tearing. Storing extras in a small bin or the included box (when provided) can help keep your craft station tidy.

That’s typically a paper fastener (also called a brad or split pin). It has a round head, a shank, and two prongs that spread to secure materials.

• How it works: Insert through a pre-punched hole, then fold the prongs out to hold pages in place.
• Common lengths: 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch for documents; mini metric sizes for crafts.
• Why use it: It’s reusable and holds more securely than a paper clip without the permanence of staples.

These fasteners are popular for folders, files, and projects where you might reorganize pages later.

Match the shank length to your material thickness and the look you want.

• Length: Choose a shank that’s slightly longer than your stack so the prongs can fold flat. Mini sizes (e.g., 3×6 mm, 5×9 mm) suit embellishments; 6×12 mm and 1/2 inch options work for folders and small booklets; 3/4 inch to 1 inch can accommodate thicker stacks.
• Head size: Larger heads are easier to handle and more visible; smaller heads are subtler.
• Finish & color: Gold/brass for classic looks; assorted colors for crafts.
• Extras: Washers can reinforce holes and smooth pivots.

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