Food Wrapper Hair Clips
Skill Level:
Food Wrapper Hair Clips
Time:
Convert old food wrappers into upcycled hair wear!
30 30
Materials food wrapper that is at least 14 cm long scissors ruler clear, shiny tape hair accessory with spring clip
Instructions
14cm 3cm
11.5cm
1
2
Measure and cut four pieces of wrapper to these sizes. Cut one piece each: 14 cm x 3 cm; 11.5 cm x 3 cm; 9 cm x 3 cm; 4 cm x 3 cm Create a loop with the longest piece and wrap a thin piece of tape around the middle of the piece pinching the centre and creating two loops with the piece. Repeat this for the next two pieces.
3cm
9cm 3cm
3cm
4cm
3
Take the shortest piece and create a loop. Secure the loop with a piece of tape.
4
Stack all four pieces on top of each other with the shortest piece on top and ending with the longest piece.
5
Place the stacked pieces on top of the hair clip. Place a piece of tape through the centre of the shortest piece and wrap around the other pieces securing it onto the hair clip. Cover the tape with a thin strip of food wrapper.
If you have completed this project and still have more wrappers to upcycle, be sure to sign up for the TerraCycle Brigades at www.terracycle.co.uk and send them in. These items will be transformed into new products, and better yet, your collection will earn money for your favourite charity!
Project by: Tiffany Threadgould, TerraCycle Chief Design Junkie www.terracycle.co.uk TerraCycle ®, the TerraCycle Logo ®, and Brigade® are all Trademarks of TerraCycle Inc. used under license, www.terracycle.co.uk, Free Phone: 0800 0470 984.
Food Wrapper Hair Clips
Time:
Convert old food wrappers into upcycled hair wear!
30 30
Materials food wrapper that is at least 14 cm long scissors ruler clear, shiny tape hair accessory with spring clip
Instructions
14cm 3cm
11.5cm
1
2
Measure and cut four pieces of wrapper to these sizes. Cut one piece each: 14 cm x 3 cm; 11.5 cm x 3 cm; 9 cm x 3 cm; 4 cm x 3 cm Create a loop with the longest piece and wrap a thin piece of tape around the middle of the piece pinching the centre and creating two loops with the piece. Repeat this for the next two pieces.
3cm
9cm 3cm
3cm
4cm
3
Take the shortest piece and create a loop. Secure the loop with a piece of tape.
4
Stack all four pieces on top of each other with the shortest piece on top and ending with the longest piece.
5
Place the stacked pieces on top of the hair clip. Place a piece of tape through the centre of the shortest piece and wrap around the other pieces securing it onto the hair clip. Cover the tape with a thin strip of food wrapper.
If you have completed this project and still have more wrappers to upcycle, be sure to sign up for the TerraCycle Brigades at www.terracycle.co.uk and send them in. These items will be transformed into new products, and better yet, your collection will earn money for your favourite charity!
Project by: Tiffany Threadgould, TerraCycle Chief Design Junkie www.terracycle.co.uk TerraCycle ®, the TerraCycle Logo ®, and Brigade® are all Trademarks of TerraCycle Inc. used under license, www.terracycle.co.uk, Free Phone: 0800 0470 984.
