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DIY Hair Pins

Learn how to make hair pins with the message of your choice! This is a fun fashion craft for kids or adults.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Yield: 3 pins
Cost: $3

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Head up your hot glue gun. Once hot, fill the desired letters with glue. Work carefully to ensure the entire mold is filled. Let cool for five minutes.
    Filing a silicone mold with hot glue
  • Remove the letters from the mold. Use a pair of scissors to very carefully cut away uneven sides or loose glue.
  • Paint letters in desired colors, let dry and paint a second coat for best results. Let dry.
    hot glue letters that spell HEY with pink paint in a tray and a brush
  • Open the bobby pins and attach to the side of the letters with the flat side facing up. Use hot glue to attach the backs of the letters to the tops of the bobby pins. Make sure the letters are facing the correct direction as you would insert the pins into your hair.
    Letter H made from hot glue

Notes

The mold is silicone, so there's nothing you need to do to prepare it.
If excess glue spills outside the letter portion of the mold, it's okay - you can trim it off.