Easy Beaded Hair Clip
Leftover beads and a little ribbon are all you need to make this Easy Beaded Hair Clip. Kids can choose their favorite bead colors and create a pretty accessory to match an outfit, dress-up costume, or special occasion look.
This simple bead craft is a fun choice for rainy days, sleepovers, classroom activities, or anytime kids want to make something they can wear.
Fun Facts
Hair accessories have been used for thousands of years. In ancient Europe, women wore decorative rings or bands in their hair made from materials like gold, clay, and lead plated with gold. Ancient Egyptians also wore hair accessories made from alabaster, pottery, and jasper.
Supplies
- 8 pink pony beads
- 5 purple pony beads
- 2 feet of ribbon
- Hair clip
- Craft glue
- Scissors
Instructions
- Stiffen the ends of the ribbon with craft glue. Let dry completely. This will make the ribbon easier to thread through the beads.
- String six pink pony beads onto the ribbon. Leave about a six inch tail.
- Loop the ribbon around and thread it back through the first bead to form a beaded circle.
- String three beads onto each end of the ribbon.
- Tie a double knot to secure the beads in place.
- Trim any extra ribbon.
- Glue the finished beaded ribbon decoration to the hair clip and let it dry before wearing.
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Craft Tips
Use different bead colors to match holidays, school colors, dance costumes, or favorite outfits.
For younger kids, an adult can help with the glue and knot tying.
Make several clips at once so kids can trade them with friends or give them as handmade gifts.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
No printable pattern is needed for this Easy Beaded Hair Clip. Kids can follow the simple bead count in the instructions or create their own colorful design.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Turn this easy craft into a patterning activity by asking kids to design their bead color order before they begin. They can count the beads, identify colors, and create repeating patterns.
For a writing activity, have kids describe the hair clip they made and explain when they would wear it. This also makes a fun classroom display for an “All About Me” art project.
Supplies
8 Pink Pony Beads
5 Purple Pony Beads
2 Feet of Ribbon
Hair Clip
Craft Glue
Scissors
Instructions
Stiffen the ends of the ribbon with craft glue. Let dry.
String on six pink beads. Leave a six inch tail.
Loop around and string back through the first bead.
Sting on a purple bead, then string through the last pink bead. Pull snug.
String three beads on each end.
Tie a double knot to secure beads. Trim.
Glue to hair clip.
