Transformed Hair Accessories, in the spirit of Barbie, Spice Up Every Look
DIY Barbie-Inspired Hair Clips: A Step-by-Step Guide
In a creative twist, a tutorial has emerged that teaches you how to transform ordinary items into fashionable Barbie-inspired hair clips. This DIY project offers three unique designs: Barbie Shoe Hair Clips, Barbie Script Hair Clips, and Retro Checkered Pattern Hair Clips.
Barbie Shoe Hair Clips
To create these chic accessories, you'll need a collection of Barbie doll shoes and large hair clips. Arrange a single layer of shoes on the hair clip, interlocking them, and then secure them in place with a hot glue gun. For a fuller look, add a second layer to fill any gaps.
Barbie Script Hair Clips
For this design, you'll need printed names in a Barbie-style script, pink card stock, decoupage, a paintbrush, clear plastic scraps, a hot glue gun, and hair clips. Start by cutting out the names and attaching them to the hair clip using decoupage and a hot glue gun.
First, use decoupage to stick the name onto a piece of pink card stock, then add another layer of decoupage on top to protect the name and let it dry. Once dry, cut out the name just around the pink border and attach it to the hair clip.
Retro Checkered Pattern Hair Clips
To make these stylish hair clips, you'll need a hair clip, strips of washi tape, pink acrylic paint, and a paintbrush (optional: small hearts stickers). Create a grid pattern on the hair clip using the washi tape. Paint a light layer of pink acrylic paint over the tape, and once dry, remove the tape to reveal the checkered pattern. For an extra retro touch, paint small hearts in amid the checkered pattern.
Sourcing Materials
The tutorial also includes tips for sourcing Barbie doll shoes and accessories, suggesting online marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and Etsy, as well as toy retailers such as Walmart and the dollar store.
Additional Ideas
The techniques used for making Barbie hair accessories can also be applied to create jewelry. For example, you can make Barbie earrings by attaching extra Barbie shoes to earring hooks or glue shoes to earring posts. To make a Barbie necklace, attach extra shoes to a strand of chain or turn the Barbie script name into a pendant necklace. You can even make a Barbie bracelet by attaching Barbie shoes to a strand of chain.
It is noted that the font used may not be exact, and other script fonts can be used instead, as long as they are printed in a hot pink color. The Sangharia Font is recommended for printing the names in the Barbie-style script.
So, get creative and start making your own DIY Barbie-inspired hair clips today!
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