Brads

Brads are small, compact fasteners or embellishments mostly made of metal that are used in craft works, folders, card making and other applications. They are set in pages with the aid of brad nailers or other setting tools. These objects come in circular, square, rectangular or other geometric shapes. These metal objects have two prongs that are required to be set apart for effective use.

These embellishments could be used for cards or decorative purposes on papers and stampers. Brads are often used in conjunction with eyelets, another kind of embellishment. Eyelets and brads contribute to the theme and the overall appearance of the card. You could use brads instead of glue to keep transparencies and vellum in place. Often used in craft works and card-making, soft alphabet brads comprise of a brad at the bottom with a soft material on top.

Several manufacturers offer a wide variety of brads in different sizes and finishes. They could be purchased online and from craft stores, stamp stores and scrap book stores. Brads are extremely cost effective as they are sold in large quantities at reasonable prices. Decorative brads are much sought after by craftsmen and card makers all over Europe.