Funky Hair Elastics

Wool, Water, and Wearable Fun.

Posted by Wabi-Sabi Wanderings

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Make a hair elastic full of woolen pizazz. Easy and fun for children to make as gifts. (Time estimate does not include drying time.)

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • Wool Yarn Super Bulky, non-superwash
  • Hair Elastic
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Water (warm)
  • Dish Soap

Steps (5 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    Cut strands of super bulky 100% wool yarn (non-superwash) into strips double the length you want them to be on the final hair elastic. Allow extra to provide for shrinkage. Felt the wool yarn by agitating the strands in warm soapy water. Squeeze, rub, and squish each strand. This will matt and condense the fiber, making for sturdy strands. Rinse and hang to dry.

  2. 2

    Take hair elastic and do this with one of the yarn strands.

  3. 3

    Pull it tight.

  4. 4

    Repeat with remaining strands, covering the entire hair elastic.

  5. 5

    Play with crazy ways of rocking it.