https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/paint-marbled-barrettes • Posted by Self-Constructed Freak
Who knew? With this DIY I'll show you how!
Who knew? With this DIY I'll show you how!
Start by cutting strips of Washi tape long enough to cover the length of your barrettes.
Place the barrette, flat-side down, on the sticky side of the tape. Use an X-Acto knife or small scissors to trim the excess tape away from the barrette.
Use your fingers to press out any air bubbles in the tape.
After taping the barrettes, use a Q-tip to add a layer or two of Mod Podge or school glue over the tops of each barrette. This will help seal in the ink on the design and prevent it from bleeding when you put the dimensional glue on top later. Let the Mod Podge dry completely before moving on to the next step!
To seal the barrettes, grab the dimensional glue and a straight pin to help spread it around.
Clip your barrettes to a piece of cardboard (this will help stabilize them and allow them to lie completely flat) and squeeze a bit of glue onto the tops of each one.
Spread the glue around in an even layer with the head of a pin. Pay close attention to the outer edges of the barrette to make sure the tape is sealed in.
The glue will look a little cloudy at first, but once it starts to set, it will dry crystal clear.
While the glue is still tacky (I waited around 10 or 15 minutes), press your charms into the glue at the front of the barrette opening to secure in place.
Once your barrettes have completely set, go ahead and slip them on!