This super cute glitter headband is so easy, and so cheap to make! It will quickly become your go-to party accessory.
How to Make a Glitter Headband…
Supplies
- Glitter! (I found this huge container of glitter for under $5- pick any color you like)
- Glue
- Thick headband (aim for 1 1/2″- 2″. I found this headband on sale for $1 at a girls accessory store)
- Spray Krylon UV Resistant Clear Acrylic Coating (not pictured)
How to
- Make sure the headband is clean. (The sale sticker didn’t come off well on mine so I just left it since you can’t see it when I’m wearing it.)
- Lay down a sheet of wax paper (or cereal box liner – it’s just like wax paper)
- Put a thick layer of glue on the top of the headband and along the edges
- Pour A TON of glitter all over the headband
- Pour on MORE glitter. Moral of the story: you can never have too much glitter in your life.
- Let dry
- Spray with the Krylon UV Resistant Clear Acrylic Coating so the glitter doesn’t fall off. Spray in a well ventilated area, about 2 feet from the headband and use sparingly so the glitter doesn’t lose it’s sparkle.
Additional tips
- Resist the urge to “touch-up” the glitter (read: add more) once the first layer has dried. I did that and it just became clumpy.
- Don’t skip the clear coating because is you do everything you go near will ended up covered in glitter; which could be totally okay too.
- This would be a great gift to give all year-round
- Would be a fun craft to make at your next girl’s night
Total cost: approx. $1.50
That’s it! Wear to your next party and enjoy all the compliments that you’ll get;)
What is your favorite DIY accessory to make?
big thanks to aaron for the pic of me
I love this idea, and am going to try this activity with my stepdaughter! =) her bangs are growing out and keep getting in her face — then she gets cranky that I keep reminding her about hairclips, and I get cranky at having to keep reminding her. So, wide headbands sound like a GENIUS idea, thankyou!
I need to try this immediately!!
PS: I agree with you — glitter is totally YAY-worthy! =)
Great idea ! I love gold and silver, especially around the holidays!!!
What a great idea for the holidays! You could do headbands, cap the toe of some old shoes, glitter up some buttons for a cardigan … so many ideas!
Very lovely. I would try this, but I think the stares from the folks in the office would distract me from my work.
Ha! Awesome.
These are so awesome! I’ve done this crazy glitter thing before, but with mini skeletons (for Halloween costume contest trophies). I mixed a shit ton of glitter with mod podge and then I didn’t have to clear coat it…just a tip! :)
awesome! Have to try that sometime!
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