How to Make Hairpieces From the 40s
Women in the 1940s spent a lot of time perfecting complicated hairstyles, which frequently incorporated intricately designed hair pins and headbands. Beads, rhinestones and feathers adorned hair accessories, adding a touch of glamor to simple styles and sending elaborate hairdos over the top. You can make your own '40s-inspired hairpieces with a plain headband, pin or comb base and embellishments found at your local craft store. Then replicate your favorite hairstyle from the era. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Headband
- Hairpin
- Hair comb
- Rhinestones
- Pearls
- Beads
- Faux feathers
- Faux flowers
- Jeweler's cement
Instructions
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Lay the headband, comb or pin on a flat surface.
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Arrange rhinestones, pearls and beads in the approximate pattern desired. To achieve individuality, mix the components to create varied clusters in complementary colors.
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Glue each rhinestone, pearl and bead to the headband, comb or pin, according to the pattern laid out.
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Glue feathers and/or flowers across the top or side of the headband, or to the head of the pin or comb.
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References
- 1940s: Hairstyles
- "The 1940's Look"; Mike Brown, 2006
