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DIY Rhinestone Headband

Have fun making your own rhinestone headband! Learn how to make rhinestone headbands and you'll have a dazzling accessory to match every outfit.
Active Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours
Yield: 1 rhinestone headband
Author: Debbie Chapman
Cost: $5

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

Step 1: Find what you need

  • Gather your supplies and materials.
    Rhinestone Headband Supplies

Step 2: Apply glue and rhinestones to the headband

  • Beginning at one end of the headband, apply a small amount of glue directly on the headband.
    Rhinestone Headband
  • Use a dotting tool (or a toothpick) to spread the glue into a thin layer.
    Rhinestone Headband
  • Use a wax pencil, or another rhinestone picking tool, to pick up a rhinestone.
    Rhinestone Headband
  • Place the rhinestone on the glue where you'd like it to sit.
    Rhinestone Headband
  • Repeat, placing more rhinestones into the glue. Use different sizes of rhinestones, filling the space as best you can.
    There should be minimal fabric or plastic showing through the gems.
    Rhinestone Headband

Step 3: Repeat Step 2 (continue rhinestoning!)

  • Add more glue to the headband and spread it out.
    Rhinestone Headband
  • Place more rhinestones into the glue. Continue varying the sizes of rhinestones beside each other.
    Rhinestone Headband
  • Continue until you reach the other side and the headband is completely covered in rhinestones.
    Rhinestone Headband
  • Allow the glue to dry and cure for at least 24 hours before wearing. The glue will turn clear as it dries.
    Rhinestone Headband
  • Your rhinestone headband is complete!
    Rhinestone Headband

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Notes

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