How to Make a Simple Hair Clip

Hair Accessories Ribbon Crafts Published July 19, 2012 at 7:31 am No Comments

Making a simple hair clip takes only a few minutes. You can use any type of ribbon, but grosgrain ribbon tends to work the best. Create a bunch of hair clips in different colors and patterns with this quick and easy tutorial.

Materials for Making a Simple Hair Clip

3/8” grosgrain ribbon
Measuring tape
Scissors
Lighter
Glue gun
Alligator clip

Instructions

Cut three strips of ribbon in lengths 4.5”, 3.5” and 1.5”.
Use the lighter to heat seal all ends of the ribbon pieces.
Take the 4.5” strip of ribbon and starting with an end, cover one inch of it with hot glue.
Open the alligator clip and slide the ribbon inside of it. The hot glue should be sticking to the top prong of the clip.
Place some glue on the top of the clip and wrap the ribbon over the hot glue.
Put a dab of glue on the inside of the pinch part of the clip and run the ribbon over that part as well.
Place some hot glue on the remaining part of the ribbon and glue it to the bottom of the clip. You should now have a lined alligator clipped.
Take the 3.5” piece of ribbon and place a dab of glue on one end of the ribbon.
Bring the other end of the ribbon around to make a loop and glue it together.
Hold the ribbon loop so that the glued piece is at the bottom.
Place a dab of glue on the inside of the loop, where the two ends of the ribbon are glued together.
Take the top part of the loop and press it down to the dab of glue in the center.
Turn the bow over so that the seam is facing up.
Place a dab of glue in the middle, turn the bow back over and press it onto the center of the lined alligator clip.
Open the alligator clip and place a dab of glue in the center (on the inside of the top prong).
Take the 1.5” strip of ribbon and place one end on the dab of glue.
Place another dab of glue on top of the ribbon end that you just glued on.
Wrap the 1.5” strip of ribbon around the center of the alligator clip.
Bring it back to the dab of glue and press firmly to adhere. Cut off any excess ribbon.