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Handcrafted Holiday Headband: Luxe Zinc Velvet Edition

This Christmas, why not make a cute headband for the kids at home with your own hands! Let's see how to make it right away!

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14 December, 2023

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Velvet wire is a popular material for handmade crafts, and today we’re going to show you how to make an adorable Christmas headband using this versatile material, just in time for the festive season!

1What You’ll Need

Red, white, brown, green, and cream-colored velvet wires
Candle glue
A plain headband

2How to Make a Christmas Headband with Velvet Wire

Step 1 Decorate the Headband

First, wrap the headband tightly with the red velvet wire. Then, use the white velvet wire to create a striped pattern by wrapping it around the headband as shown in the image.

Decorate the Headband

Step 2 Create a Bow

Take a green velvet wire and form triangles at both ends to create a bow shape. Use the remaining wire to wrap around the center of the bow as shown.

Create a Bow

Step 3 Embellish the Bow

Take a length of red and white velvet wire and twist them together. Use candle glue to attach this twisted wire along the edges of the bow. Feel free to add your own creative touches, such as gluing on snowflakes or flowers.

Embellish the Bow

Step 4 Make Reindeer Antlers

Use the brown velvet wire to form the shape of reindeer antlers as shown in the image. Secure the shape by wrapping another piece of brown wire around it.

Cut three 10cm lengths of cream-colored wire. Fold these in half and glue them together to form the reindeer’s ears. Use a piece of brown wire to outline the ears.

Make Reindeer Antlers

Step 5 Assemble the Headband

Once all the components are ready, it’s time to assemble! Glue the bow in the center of the headband, and then attach the antlers and ears on either side.

Assemble the Headband

Source: Tiệm Hoa Của Mẹ

Now you know how to make a cute Christmas headband using velvet wire. Get crafting and show off your festive spirit this holiday season!

Frequently asked questions

You will need various colored velvet wires (red, white, brown, green, and cream), candle glue, and a plain headband.

Start by wrapping the headband tightly with the red velvet wire. Then, use the white wire to create stripes by wrapping it around the headband.

Take a green velvet wire and form triangles at both ends to create a bow shape. Use the remaining wire to secure the center of the bow.

Yes, you can embellish the bow with twisted red and white velvet wire along its edges. You can also add snowflakes, flowers, or other decorations using candle glue.

Form the shape of reindeer antlers with the brown velvet wire and secure it by wrapping another piece of brown wire around it. For the ears, cut three 10cm lengths of cream-colored wire, fold them in half, and glue them together. Outline the ears with a piece of brown wire.

Glue the bow in the center of the headband, and then attach the antlers and ears to either side.