Bead Embroidery – butterfly hairclip
On Wednesday we learned how to embroider with beads by adding beads to a simple backstitch.Today lets have a look at a more traditional bead embroidery stitch. This stitch is also called backstitch (or...
View ArticleSaturday Quickie – crochet a hair scrunchie
…well, Sunday quickie this week – sorry! Today I’ll show you how to cover a pony band with crochet, to make a crochet lace scrunchie. You’ll need: Pony band/hair elastic Your choice of yarn crochet...
View ArticleWire-wrapping feathers – necklace and hairband fascinator
Today I’d like to show you a simple wire-wrap technique you can use to make stunning feather earrings, feather necklaces, and dramatic feather fascinators. You can work with feathers bought...
View ArticleMake a ‘Swinky’-type beaded hair accessory
I saw some of these ‘swinky’ things in an accessories shop a few weeks ago, and thought they looked pretty, and easy to make yourself. They consist of two combs joined by elasticated strands of beads...
View ArticleHandmade hair accessories – More snap clip ideas
In Japan at least, these big chunky clips are hot right now, and they’re so much fun to make. There are so many things you can put on them, like Friday’s felt lily snap clip. I’m working on an...
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