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Fun and easy to make paper embellished bobby pins
Paper beads are easy and inexpensive to make. You can make it an eco friendly craft by using old magazines, catalogs and junk mail. Place the finished bead on an ordinary bobby pin and you can add some fun and flair to your hair.

Posted by Wendy W. from Buffalo, New York, United States • Published See Wendy W.'s 41 projects »
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  • How to make a recycled hair clip. Fun & Funky Paper Bead Bobby Pins - Step 1
    Step 1

    Prepare a work area and gather your supplies.

    MATERIALS:

    paper source ( magazines, catalogs, junk mail)
    white glue
    skewer or mini straw
    paper sealant/varnish
    paint brush
    dimensional glue (Glossy Accents by Ranger)
    bobby pins

  • How to make a recycled hair clip. Fun & Funky Paper Bead Bobby Pins - Step 2
    Step 2

    Cut a 8" x 2" rectangular strip from a colorful designed piece of paper. The last 3/4" of the strip is what you will see on your finished bead.

    Roll paper strip onto a skewer to produce a tube bead. When you get 3/4" from the end of your rolled strip, apply some white glue. Finish rolling and press the edge down firmly.

  • How to make a recycled hair clip. Fun & Funky Paper Bead Bobby Pins - Step 3
    Step 3

    Apply a paper sealant to the bead. I brush on a coat of varnish. Let it dry.

  • How to make a recycled hair clip. Fun & Funky Paper Bead Bobby Pins - Step 4
    Step 4

    Place curved bar of the bobby pin into the bead. Place the glued edge seam of the bead facing down so that it does not show. If the inside of your bead spirals out, tap it on a flat surface and it will slip back inside.

    Apply Glossy Accents to seal each end of the paper tube. This will hold the bobby pin in place and keep your paper bead from unfurling. Once the Glossy Accents dries clear and is no longer sticky, your bobby pin is ready to wear in your hair.

  • How to make a recycled hair clip. Fun & Funky Paper Bead Bobby Pins - Step 5
    Step 5

    I hope you will use these instructions and create your own paper bead hair pins.

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blurrymind
blurrymind · Alameda, California, US · 32 projects
this is a cool idea, thanks for sharing! check out my blog at prettymarshmallow.blogspot.com
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JimmyJamma
JimmyJamma · 8 projects
this is just what ive been lookin' for to funk up my hair!! You Rock!!
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