Introduction: Don’t Throw Away Used Straws | How to Make Hair Clips
Welcome to my DIY tutorial on creating a stunning hair accessory using plastic flexible straws. In this tutorial, I'll guide you through each step to make your bobby pins. Let's dive in!
Step 1: Don't Toss Away Those Used Straws Just Yet! Join Us As We Show You a Creative Way to Repurpose Them Into Beautiful Hair Clips!
- Take two plastic flexible straws and extend them in the flexible region.
- Using scissors, carefully cut the flexible region of each straw, and Make a lengthwise cut along each straw.
- Slightly straighten the straws to prepare them for cutting widthwise in the flexible region.
- Cut the plastic flexible straws on the edge, leave 4 mm from the top edge (leave space for the double sided tape).
- Apply double sided tape along the edge of the cut straw.
Step 2: Not Only Is This Project Budget-friendly, But It Also Allows You to Express Your Creativity and Add a Personalized Touch to Your Hair Accessories Collection!
- Take a cotton swab and cut it in half.
- Place one half of the cut cotton swab onto the edge where the double-sided adhesive is placed.
Wrap the straw around the cotton swab in a circular motion to form a flower shape.
- Once the flower shape is formed, cut off excess cotton swab.
- Attach a small piece of double sided tape.
- Take a bobby pin and position it over the adhesive tape on the cotton swab. Press firmly to secure the bobby pin.
- Ensure that the bobby pins is securely attached to the flower.
Step 3: Style You Bobby Pins As Desired. Wear It Proudly and Enjoy the Unique and Stylish Addition to Your Hairstyle!
Thank you for following along with this tutorial. I hope you enjoyed creating your own hair accessory. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this tutorial if you found it helpful. Happy crafting!