Sunday, January 23, 2011

My DIY Bead Threader for Braids

This is an extension of my other video “Braids & Beads For Your Little Girl”
I braided her hair with the intentions of adding beads to my daughter’s hair but I forgot all about the beading process. So I decide to make a homemade bead threader. I didn’t have time to go get one because I had so much on my plate.But it got the job done. If you happen to get in the same situation as I did, here are short instructions on how to make your own bead threader with a paper clip or ornament hook.

Steps
1). All you have to do is Make a loop on one side of the paper clip or ornament hook.
2). Then straighten the other side for the beads to go through.
3). String the beads onto the straight side of the paper clip/ornament hook.
4). Make a hook on the straight side.
5). Then hook the paper clip/ornament hook onto the end of the braid.

* Use something to keep the beads intact like a small ouchless rubber band.*
There you have it. This was my last minute option. So if you get in this situation then you can use this easy to do tutorial to attach beads to your child's hair.
To see the video on this tutorial click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-t1bXmI2pc