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How to Make a Simple Hair Clip

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

  1. Cut three strips of ribbon in lengths 4.5”, 3.5” and 1.5”. How to Make a Simple Hair Clip
  2. Use the lighter to heat seal all ends of the ribbon pieces.
  3. Take the 4.5” strip of ribbon and starting with an end, cover one inch of it with hot glue.
  4. Open the alligator clip and slide the ribbon inside of it. The hot glue should be sticking to the top prong of the clip. How to Make a Simple Hair Clip
  5. Place some glue on the top of the clip and wrap the ribbon over the hot glue. How to Make a Simple Hair Clip
  6. Put a dab of glue on the inside of the pinch part of the clip and run the ribbon over that part as well. How to Make a Simple Hair Clip
  7. 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. How to Make a Simple Hair Clip
  8. Take the 3.5” piece of ribbon and place a dab of glue on one end of the ribbon.
  9. Bring the other end of the ribbon around to make a loop and glue it together. How to Make a Simple Hair Clip
  10. Hold the ribbon loop so that the glued piece is at the bottom.
  11. Place a dab of glue on the inside of the loop, where the two ends of the ribbon are glued together. How to Make a Simple Hair Clip
  12. Take the top part of the loop and press it down to the dab of glue in the center.
  13. Turn the bow over so that the seam is facing up.
  14. Place a dab of glue in the middle, turn the bow back over and press it onto the center of the lined alligator clip. How to Make a Simple Hair Clip
  15. Open the alligator clip and place a dab of glue in the center (on the inside of the top prong).
  16. Take the 1.5” strip of ribbon and place one end on the dab of glue. How to Make a Simple Hair Clip
  17. Place another dab of glue on top of the ribbon end that you just glued on. How to Make a Simple Hair Clip
  18. Wrap the 1.5” strip of ribbon around the center of the alligator clip.
  19. Bring it back to the dab of glue and press firmly to adhere. Cut off any excess ribbon. How to Make a Simple Hair Clip
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