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Beads and jewelry

Pearl hair clips

Plain snap clips and barrettes covered in faux pearls and gems, a fast gift that looks store bought.

Pearl hair clips
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 10 and up
Time30 minutes plus drying
Cost$5 to $12
BirthdaysDollar storeUnder $20GiftsThings to sell

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

Safety

Use jewelry glue in a room with an open window.

  1. Step 1: Lay out the design
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    Lay out the design

    Line up pearls on the plate in the order you want them. Big ones in the middle look best.

  2. Step 2: Add a thin line of glue
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    Add a thin line of glue

    Squeeze glue onto the plate. Use a toothpick to spread a thin line along the clip.

  3. Step 3: Place the pearls
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    Place the pearls

    Set each pearl with tweezers. Press it 2 seconds.

  4. Step 4: Let them cure
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    Let them cure

    Leave them open and flat for 24 hours before wearing.

Edie's tip

Mix 3 pearl sizes. All one size looks flat.

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