The #7 stainless steel insect pin is the thickest of the 10 sizes of supersharp, collector grade pins best for preparing permanent scarab beetle collections & is also the only one that is 50mm long. Not sure you need a lot of heavy pins? Try our Stainless Steel Insect Pin Variety Pack that comes with all 10 sizes, 10 of each.
We've offered Czech made stainless steel pins since 2005. Entosphinx stainless steel pins are made from 316 grade stainless steel; protect your valuable collections whether they're insects or textiles. Buy just a few & our delivered cost beats "free" shipping!
Google Reviews, click on the names to see in full:
Alison B.: ...ordered a sample pack of insect pins for making pinhole cameras....wonderful selection and super-fast shipment...…
Mary C. B. ...Indigo Instruments entomology pins...in my artwork for almost ten years now, and a big part of my studio practice!
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.
Pin # | Dimensions | Pin Head | Wire Gauge(s) |
6 | 50x0.60mm (2x0.024") | 1.6mm | 38-39 |
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.
I also use these for art! They are perfect.
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