Description
12mm Heart Shaped Chicago Screws Gold 10 Pack
Add a decorative heart detail while securing straps, handles, tabs and other bag making components with these 12mm Heart Shaped Chicago Screws Gold.
These two-piece screw-together fasteners combine the practicality of a Chicago Screw with a 12mm heart-shaped decorative front. They are a handy alternative to Double Cap Rivets when you would like a fastening that can be installed without a specialised rivet setting tool and removed again later if needed.
Each screw has a 6mm post length and 4mm post width, so choosing a project layer build-up that suits the post length is important for a secure fit.
Why Bag Makers Love Them
- Decorative 12mm heart-shaped front.
- Secure screw-together fastening.
- No specialised rivet setting tool required.
- Can be removed and reinstalled when needed.
- Useful for straps, handles, tabs and decorative hardware details.
- Gold finish coordinates with matching bag hardware.
- Sold in a convenient pack of 10 complete Heart Shaped Chicago Screws.
Understanding the Measurements
- Heart size: 12mm x 12mm.
- Post length: 6mm.
- Post width: 4mm.
- Heart thickness: approximately 1.5mm.
- Finish: Gold.
- Quantity: 10 complete Heart Shaped Chicago Screws.
The 12mm measurement describes the decorative heart front, while the 6mm measurement is the post length that needs to suit the total thickness of your project layers.
Choosing the Right Project Thickness
The 6mm post needs enough room to pass through all of the materials being joined while still allowing the screw section to engage securely.
If your project layers are too thick, the screw may not catch correctly. If the layer build-up is much thinner than the post length, the heart front and back may not tighten firmly against the project.
Because webbing, vinyl faux leather, leather, interfacing and stabilisers can vary in thickness, always test one Heart Shaped Chicago Screw on an offcut made from the same materials and number of layers before installing it on your finished project.
Perfect for Bag Making Projects
- Crossbody and shoulder straps.
- Bag handles.
- Wristlet straps.
- Strap ends and connector tabs.
- Backpack straps.
- Webbing attachments.
- Vinyl faux leather and leather accents.
- Wallets, pouches and small accessories.
- Decorative heart hardware details.
They are especially useful when you want the fastening itself to become part of the finished design.
Preparing the Hole
These Heart Shaped Chicago Screws have a 4mm wide post, so the prepared opening needs to suit the post without leaving an unnecessarily loose fit.
For flexible hand-operated placement, the Screw Hole Punch Tool includes a 4mm punch head and is useful when the hole needs to be positioned further away from the edge of your project.
If you use the KAM DK93 Hand Press, the 4mm Hole Cutting Die Set for Thicker Materials is a great option for vinyl faux leather, leather, stabilised fabrics and thicker layered bag components.
Always test the hole with the actual screw before preparing holes in your finished project.
How to Install Heart Shaped Chicago Screws
- Mark the required position on your project.
- Prepare a suitable hole through all project layers for the 4mm post.
- Insert the post section through the prepared opening.
- Position the matching screw section from the opposite side.
- Keep the heart front correctly aligned while tightening the screw with a flat-head screwdriver.
- Check that the hardware sits securely against the project without crushing or distorting the materials.
Use controlled pressure when tightening. The screw should be secure, but overtightening can compress softer materials or mark the hardware.
Heart Shaped Chicago Screws or Double Cap Rivets?
Heart Shaped Chicago Screws and Double Cap Rivets can both be used on straps, handles and tabs, but they are installed differently.
- Heart Shaped Chicago Screws screw together and can be removed again if required. They also add a decorative 12mm heart feature to the front of your project.
- Double Cap Rivets are permanently set using a hand setting tool or matching press die and give you a rounded cap on both sides.
The best option depends on the look you want, your material thickness and whether you would like the fastening to remain removable.
Helpful Tip from Chris
Before adding Heart Shaped Chicago Screws to your finished bag, make a test piece using the same materials, stabilisers and number of layers.
Check three things together: that the 6mm post length suits the full layer build-up, that the 4mm hole fits the post correctly, and that the screw tightens securely without crushing your project.
For straps, handles and other attachment points, make sure the surrounding area is suitably reinforced so the hardware and the structure of your project work together.
Product Details
- Product: Heart Shaped Chicago Screws.
- Heart size: 12mm x 12mm.
- Heart thickness: approximately 1.5mm.
- Post length: 6mm.
- Post width: 4mm.
- Finish: Gold.
- Pack size: 10 complete Heart Shaped Chicago Screws.
- Installation: Flat-head screwdriver required.
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