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| Hair fasinators-look so good and so easy to make |
Its been a while since I featured any craft projects on my blog so thought I would get out my gluegun and once a week share some handmade loveliness with you. If you have swung on over to see me in fat fabulous frocks don't worry its business as usual tomorrow but I love doing crafts so hope you will indulge me.
I adore a birdcage veil and if you are going to ladies day at the races or looking to make something for your wedding this project couldn't be simpler.
The shape and
materials used in this fascinator would compliment most wedding dress styles
and can of course be adapted to suit your theme.
You will need
White tear drop sinamay base. These can be purchased at haberdasheries
or online at milliner’s stores.
One metre white netting for the veil. This can be purchased
at fabric shops or online.
White feathers (I used marabou as I wanted the fascinator to
be fluffy like a bird’s tail but you can go for sleeker option)
Hot Glue Gun
Plastic hair comb
Felt
Scissors
White Doves bird decoration (available at craft stores or
online)
Pencil or craft tool (this is to save your fingers whist
using the hot glue gun)
Ribbon
Step One
Put a drop of glue on the tip of each feather and attach
them in rows to your sinamay base.
The desired effect is for it to look like a birds plume so keep this in mind as you create your shape. Use your pencil to gently press down each feather for a second to ensure it is stuck down properly.
Step Two
Cut out your veil shape. I used approximately 20 centimetres
by 20 centimetres. If your material has a scalloped edged or pattern keep this
in mind when attaching it.
Step Three
To create the bird cage effect I brought in the two bottom
edges of my piece of veil and use a tiny spot of glue to pull them in slightly.
I then used my pencil to ensure it had attached. This should create a nice
curved shape to the bottom of your veil.
Step Four
Gather the top of your veil fabric together and glue it to
the narrowest part of your base.
You may want to see how the veil sits best on
the base using pins to ensure you get the right position for you.
Step Five
Glue your bird decoration onto the base to cover where the
veil is attached.
Step Six
Measure the length of your hair comb and cut out a thin
strip of felt. Glue this to the underside of your base at the point where you
want it to attach to your head (keep in mind how you will be wearing your hair
on the day)
Step Seven
Cover the top of your hair comb with ribbon and then attach
it to the sinamay base on the strip of felt (this will ensure it is quite
secure)
Leave to fully dry before wearing it. Bridal hair and hot
glue is never a good mix.
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| The finished item |
If you enjoyed this I have plenty of other craft projects over on my crafts page
I also have a book called Handmade Wedding Crafts which features this and lots of other fabulous vintage inspired wedding craft projects for your delectation.
*Disclaimer-Please be careful when using hot glue guns. I bear no responsibility for any craft related injuries you might receive in the pursuit of handmade loveliness. As with any craft or DIY project the reader undertakes it at their own risk.
All Photos by Nicky Rockets
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