![]() ![]() Materials to make a decorated alligator hair clip So read below for my tips and tricks for how to make a more secure handmade baby hair clip, and always test your finished product just to make sure it isn't going to fall apart before you present it as a gift. Usually a weaker bond wouldn't matter so much for an adult (as we know not to play with the embellishment!), but you don't want your hair clip to come apart when baby first plays with it and present a choking hazard!ĭon't get me wrong, hot glue is great and works really well for sticking felt-to-felt and lots of other craft stuff, but just isn't great for these ribbons and clips. I've also found that securing a little flower or other embellishment directly on the ribbon with hot glue doesn't always work and they can be pulled off quite easily depending on the types of materials involved. Many people use hot glue, but I've found that the ribbon peels off from the clip at a simple tug. It can be a challenge to get some types of ribbon (such as the popular grograin ribbon) to adhere to an alligator clip. I know it seems strange to have a section on safety before I even start the tutorial, but as these gifts are made for babies and toddlers who like to put *everything* in their mouths, I thought I would just quickly address a few concerns I have over some of the tutorials out there for making hair clips. ![]() You can also make them in bulk, so it's really convenient if you need several new baby or toddler birthday gifts! ![]() Little girls look so sweet with flowers and bows in their hair, and it is very easy to make your own hair clips rather than buy them in a store. ![]()
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