Will my brooch slide along the pin shaft when on the MagnaPin? No, the small “V-channel” on the top of the MagnaPin contains a substance that grips your pin shaft and securely holds your brooch in place.
How do I get my pin through the back? The first time you use the MagnaPin, you may encounter a slight resistance when inserting your pin shaft through the V-channel on the top of the MagnaPin. Do not worry. Insert the pin shaft into one side of the V-channel, pull it out and insert it through the other end of the V-channel. Once the pin is successfully inserted, it will feel snug when you move the MagnaPin along the pin shaft.
Will my pin shaft bend when I insert it through the back?The material inside the V-channel is quite strong but most pin shafts do not bend when inserted. If you have any concern that this may happen, insert a safety pin first. Once the material in the V-channel has been pierced once, subsequent insertion of pin shafts will be easy.
Can I use the MagnaPin to attach corsages and boutonnieres? Yes. It is recommended to use two MagnaPins when attaching flowers to a garment. Two MaganPins allow you to balance the flowers appropriately and to secure a strong connection with the garment. See the easy illustrated/written instructions on the packaging.
Can I lose my brooch? The loss of an item attached with a MagnaPin is very unlikely. First, be careful not to seriously snag the brooch/pin on any object. Second, if you do have a concern about the possible loss of a large or valuable brooch, it is recommended that you use two MagnaPins (one on each end of the pin shaft.)