Collage Supplies: Metal, Functional

 
Lightweight Nickel Box Clasps
Slightly over 3/4" wide. Perfect for a mini suitcase.

$1.25/2 sets

 
Fancy Gold Box Clasps
Slightly over 3/4" wide. Prongs on the back to attach (to thin/lightweight materials — not strong enough for attaching to wood).

$1.25/2 sets

 
Screw Posts (Chicago Screws)
2-part posts for binding books (or other things needing a long post). The posts unscrew so you can add more pages into your book. 5/8" long; brass.

$2.49/2 sets

 
Button Pins
Made for temporarily securing shank buttons, but can be used like paper clips on thick items

Antique shank buttons are on the Vintage Ephemera page.

$0.99/set of 10

 
Ornate Hanging Handle
Set of two; antique brass-colored metal (heavy weight); 1-7/8" tall.

$1.49/set

 
Brass Knobs
Screw backs, but very short screws so will work with thin materials like book board. 7/8" tall.

$2.49

Gold Mini Brads in Tin

A zillion (ok... around 475) mini brads in a glass-topped metal jeweler's tin. Connect papers, make little paper dolls or jumping jacks with moveable arms and legs, or who knows what. You won't run out for a long time.

$3.99

See also: Alphabet brads, Chipboard brads, Fabric brads, Decorative Metal brads.

 
Oval Latch Set
One set; antique brass-colored metal (medium weight); 1-1/4" tall. Leaf & flower etching.

$1.99

 
Ornate Latch Set
One set; antique brass-colored metal (medium weight); 1-3/4" tall. Really gorgeous detail... makes me think of a grimoire.

$1.99

 
Swinging Hook & Latch

Antique brass- colored metal; heavier than the box latches above. A little over 1" tall.

$0.99/set.

 
Small Box Latches
Set of 4; antique brass-colored metal (light-weight, hollow forms; the hinge on the latch does work); 5/8" wide and 1" long (measured when closed). Note: the holes are really tiny; these will probably need to be glued on (or attach to wood with small escutcheon pins).

$1.49

 
Brass Faux Hinges
Set of 4; 1-5/8" long; these do not bend.

$0.99

 
Small Square Brass-Colored Hinges
Set of 12; almost 1/2" tall, 5/8" wide when open.

$1.99

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Brass Hinges
Set of 4; solid brass; 1/2" wide and 1-5/8" long

$1.49