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A push pin—you might call it a thumbtack, drawing pin, or map pin—is what you use to stick papers and light stuff to corkboards, bulletin boards, or walls.
It's made of:
* A pointy metal bit that pokes through things.
* A head (usually plastic, metal, or wood) that you hold with your fingers.
🧩 Push Pin Parts
* Point/Needle
* What it’s made of: steel, brass, or metal with a nickel coating.
* What it does: pokes holes.
* How it looks: pointy or a bit rounded.
* Head/Handle
* What it’s made of: plastic, wood, or metal.
* How it looks: flat, round, like a ball, or even fancy.
* What it does: gives you something to press on without hurting your fingers.
* Shank/Stem (not always there)
* The part that joins the head and the point.
⚙️ Kinds of Push Pins
* Standard:
* Plain ones with a plastic head and metal pin.
* Map Pins
* Have round, ball-shaped heads for maps.
* Flat-Head / Drawing Pins
* Flat heads that sit even with the paper.
* Fancy Pins
* Heads in shapes or colors for fun (like stars or hearts).
* Magnetic Push Pins
* Stick to metal boards without poking holes.
* Extra-Long / Strong Pins
* Longer, thicker points for tough stuff.
🧪 What They're Made Of
* Metal pin:
* Steel (the usual), stainless steel (no rust), brass (doesn't corrode easily).
* Head:
* Plastic (see-through or colored), wood (looks natural), or aluminum (tough).
🧱 What They're For
* Sticking notes, papers, photos to boards.
* Marking spots on maps.
* Putting up decorations or posters.
* Holding up light fabrics or signs temporarily.
⚠️ Be Careful!
* Always push on the head, not the pointy end.
* Keep away from kids and pets (they could choke or get poked).
* Don’t try to push them into hard stuff (like concrete)—they’ll bend or break.
🧼 How to Keep Them Nice
* Keep them in a box or container.
* Keep them dry to stop rust (especially the ones that aren’t stainless).
* If they bend, toss them—don’t try to fix them.
🌈 Different Looks
* Sets with different colors to keep things organized.
* Clear heads for a neat look.
* Big heads that are easy to grab.
* Fun-shaped pins for crafts or decorations.
♻️ Good for the Earth?
* Some use steel or aluminum, which can be recycled.
* You can find wooden heads that don’t have plastic.
📏 How Big Are They?
* Total length: about 10–25 mm
* Pin width: about 0.5–1 mm
* Head width: about 5–10 mm
🧭 Other Choices
* Staples (for paper only)
* Tape (doesn’t poke holes)
* Magnets (for metal)
* Clips or sticky stuff (for fabrics or boards)
🛠️ How They're Made
* Metal wire is cut.
* The end is sharpened.
* The head is made (plastic is molded, or metal is pressed).
* The pin is stuck into the head with pressure or heat.
* Someone checks to make sure it’s straight and sharp.
It's made of:
* A pointy metal bit that pokes through things.
* A head (usually plastic, metal, or wood) that you hold with your fingers.
🧩 Push Pin Parts
* Point/Needle
* What it’s made of: steel, brass, or metal with a nickel coating.
* What it does: pokes holes.
* How it looks: pointy or a bit rounded.
* Head/Handle
* What it’s made of: plastic, wood, or metal.
* How it looks: flat, round, like a ball, or even fancy.
* What it does: gives you something to press on without hurting your fingers.
* Shank/Stem (not always there)
* The part that joins the head and the point.
⚙️ Kinds of Push Pins
* Standard:
* Plain ones with a plastic head and metal pin.
* Map Pins
* Have round, ball-shaped heads for maps.
* Flat-Head / Drawing Pins
* Flat heads that sit even with the paper.
* Fancy Pins
* Heads in shapes or colors for fun (like stars or hearts).
* Magnetic Push Pins
* Stick to metal boards without poking holes.
* Extra-Long / Strong Pins
* Longer, thicker points for tough stuff.
🧪 What They're Made Of
* Metal pin:
* Steel (the usual), stainless steel (no rust), brass (doesn't corrode easily).
* Head:
* Plastic (see-through or colored), wood (looks natural), or aluminum (tough).
🧱 What They're For
* Sticking notes, papers, photos to boards.
* Marking spots on maps.
* Putting up decorations or posters.
* Holding up light fabrics or signs temporarily.
⚠️ Be Careful!
* Always push on the head, not the pointy end.
* Keep away from kids and pets (they could choke or get poked).
* Don’t try to push them into hard stuff (like concrete)—they’ll bend or break.
🧼 How to Keep Them Nice
* Keep them in a box or container.
* Keep them dry to stop rust (especially the ones that aren’t stainless).
* If they bend, toss them—don’t try to fix them.
🌈 Different Looks
* Sets with different colors to keep things organized.
* Clear heads for a neat look.
* Big heads that are easy to grab.
* Fun-shaped pins for crafts or decorations.
♻️ Good for the Earth?
* Some use steel or aluminum, which can be recycled.
* You can find wooden heads that don’t have plastic.
📏 How Big Are They?
* Total length: about 10–25 mm
* Pin width: about 0.5–1 mm
* Head width: about 5–10 mm
🧭 Other Choices
* Staples (for paper only)
* Tape (doesn’t poke holes)
* Magnets (for metal)
* Clips or sticky stuff (for fabrics or boards)
🛠️ How They're Made
* Metal wire is cut.
* The end is sharpened.
* The head is made (plastic is molded, or metal is pressed).
* The pin is stuck into the head with pressure or heat.
* Someone checks to make sure it’s straight and sharp.