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Drawing Pins

Drawing pins are essential for securing papers, posters, and notices to cork boards, walls, or display surfaces. Also known as thumb tacks or push pins, they come in flat-head or domed designs and a range of finishes including brass, steel, and plastic. Ideal for office use, classrooms, and creative spaces, drawing pins offer reliable grip and easy removal—perfect for pinning artwork, reminders, or presentation materials with minimal surface damage.

FAQs About Drawing Pins

Common sizes run from 13 mm to 25 mm head diameter. Choose size based on paper weight or board thickness.

Brass, steel or nickel-plated variants are popular. Copper-coloured pins resist rust on humid surfaces.

Yes - as long as the shank is straight and the head intact, reuse on cork, foam or softboard.

Packs usually range 50 to 500. For classroom use or bulk needs, select economy or bulk packs.

Drawing pins leave small holes in softboard or plaster; use corkboards or pinboards for minimal wall damage.

Pins with zinc or nickel plating resist oxidation; ideal for damp or humid environments.

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