Chocolate Wrapper Barrettes
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CHOCOLATE WRAPPER BARRETTES Convert chocolate wrappers into upcycled hair wear!
MATERIALS
• Chocolate wrapper that is at least 5 1/2” long • Barrette with spring clip
TOOLS
• Scissors • Ruler • Clear, shiny tape
START!
STEP 1 Measure and cut four pieces of wrapper to these sizes.
Cut one piece each: 5 ½” x ½”; 4 ½” x ½”; 3 ½” x ½”; 1 ½” x ½”
STEP 2 Create a loop with the longest piece and wrap a thin piece of tape around the middle of the piece pinching the center and creating two loops with the piece. Repeat this for the next two pieces.
DESIGN TIP! Check out our food wrapper bead project and create a sweet set of earrings, necklaces and more to match your upcycled barrette!
STEP 3 Take the shortest piece and create a loop. Secure the loop with a piece of tape.
STEP 4 Stack all four pieces on top of each other with the shortest piece on top and ending with the longest piece.
STEP 5 Place the stacked pieces on top of the barrette. Place a piece of tape through the center of the shortest piece and wrap around the other pieces securing it onto the barrette. Cover the tape with a thin strip of chocolate wrapper.
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CHOCOLATE WRAPPER BARRETTES Convert chocolate wrappers into upcycled hair wear!
MATERIALS
• Chocolate wrapper that is at least 5 1/2” long • Barrette with spring clip
TOOLS
• Scissors • Ruler • Clear, shiny tape
START!
STEP 1 Measure and cut four pieces of wrapper to these sizes.
Cut one piece each: 5 ½” x ½”; 4 ½” x ½”; 3 ½” x ½”; 1 ½” x ½”
STEP 2 Create a loop with the longest piece and wrap a thin piece of tape around the middle of the piece pinching the center and creating two loops with the piece. Repeat this for the next two pieces.
DESIGN TIP! Check out our food wrapper bead project and create a sweet set of earrings, necklaces and more to match your upcycled barrette!
STEP 3 Take the shortest piece and create a loop. Secure the loop with a piece of tape.
STEP 4 Stack all four pieces on top of each other with the shortest piece on top and ending with the longest piece.
STEP 5 Place the stacked pieces on top of the barrette. Place a piece of tape through the center of the shortest piece and wrap around the other pieces securing it onto the barrette. Cover the tape with a thin strip of chocolate wrapper.
Sign up for the TerraCycle Brigades at www.terracycle.com TerraCycle®, the TerraCycle Logo® and Brigade® are all property of TerraCycle, Inc. used under license. ©2013
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ACCES T C E F R E P E H CT IS T E J O R P T E E W THIS S TYLE! S O C E R U O Y TO ACCENT
