How to Create Chanel Hairpins
Cut a 5-inch piece of wire with the wire cutters., Fold the wire in half and flatten the fold using the pliers. , Add a few drops of glue to the folded portion of the wire and thread it through one pearl., Separate the wires., Lay the pearl next to...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cut a 5-inch piece of wire with the wire cutters.
To make a clean cut, lay the wire on the table and make sure it’s completely flat.
Measure 5 inches (12.7 cm) and then snip. -
Step 2: Fold the wire in half and flatten the fold using the pliers.
, You may want to make sure the glue has dried (at least somewhat) before pushing it through the pearl hole (so that it doesn’t catch on the sides of the hole).
Allow the glue to dry completely before proceeding to the next step. , The end of the wire should still be inside the pearl. , Wind one of the separated wire pieces around the outside of one side of the hairpin.
You must still be able to open the hairpin, so make sure you are only wrapping one side.
Winding should only go approximately a quarter of the way down the pin.
Repeat the process but on the other side of the hairpin.
You should have two wires still hanging off each side. , Only a small dab of glue will do the trick, as a glob may interfere with your hairstyle. , -
Step 3: Add a few drops of glue to the folded portion of the wire and thread it through one pearl.
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Step 4: Separate the wires.
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Step 5: Lay the pearl next to one hairpin.
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Step 6: Snip the wires and glue ends in place.
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Step 7: Finished.
Detailed Guide
To make a clean cut, lay the wire on the table and make sure it’s completely flat.
Measure 5 inches (12.7 cm) and then snip.
, You may want to make sure the glue has dried (at least somewhat) before pushing it through the pearl hole (so that it doesn’t catch on the sides of the hole).
Allow the glue to dry completely before proceeding to the next step. , The end of the wire should still be inside the pearl. , Wind one of the separated wire pieces around the outside of one side of the hairpin.
You must still be able to open the hairpin, so make sure you are only wrapping one side.
Winding should only go approximately a quarter of the way down the pin.
Repeat the process but on the other side of the hairpin.
You should have two wires still hanging off each side. , Only a small dab of glue will do the trick, as a glob may interfere with your hairstyle. ,
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