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20 mins

Simple and very quick project
I found some "hair bungees" at my local supermarket. They are pieces of elastic with hooks at each end. These are so much easier to place the beads in your hair than normal hair bands. Also this is a great way to use up left over beads and spare buttons.

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  • How to make a beaded headband. Beaded Hair Bands - Step 1
    Step 1

    Thread a bead on to a head pin.

  • How to make a beaded headband. Beaded Hair Bands - Step 2
    Step 2

    Using some round nose pliers, hold the head pin just above the bead. Bend the wire all the way around one of the barrels of the round nose pliers.

  • How to make a beaded headband. Beaded Hair Bands - Step 3
    Step 3

    The wire makes a "P" shape.

  • How to make a beaded headband. Beaded Hair Bands - Step 4
    Step 4

    Cut of the end of the head pin near the loop and thread the bead on to a jump ring.

  • How to make a beaded headband. Beaded Hair Bands - Step 5
    Step 5

    Repeat this with a few beads until you get a cluster.

  • How to make a beaded headband. Beaded Hair Bands - Step 6
    Step 6

    Carefully open a jump ring and thread on the jump ring with the beads attached and close it around the hair bungee.

  • How to make a beaded headband. Beaded Hair Bands - Step 7
    Step 7

    And you are done.

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