Showing posts with label instructions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label instructions. Show all posts

Sunday, July 19, 2009

New Ribbon Sculpture Instructions!

Finally! After having these pictures on my computer for over a year, I finished the Ballerina Ribbon Sculpture Tutorial! I have included the variations that you'll need to turn her into the Sugar Plum Fairy. You can find it in my Etsy Shop in the Tutorial section! From now until July 31, 2009, any of my blog readers can receive a $1 discount on the Ballerina Tutorial by entering BLOG1 in the message to seller at time of check out!


Friday, December 12, 2008

How To Make a Ribbon Pouch

Ribbon Pouch Tutorial

Here is something you can do with all that beautiful wired ribbon! Make a pouch to put little treasures or favors in!
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The following instructions will show you how to make a sheer ribbon pouch that measures approximately 2.5” x 2.5”. Perfect size for clippies! Use different sized ribbon and different lengths to get various sizes of pouches.

Supplies:
 2.5” Sheer Wired Ribbon
 Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
 Waxed Paper
 Ruler
 Scissors (NOT your best fabric cutting scissors!)
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Step 1: Set up your work area by placing a sheet of waxed paper down on your work surface, and tear off an extra piece as shown. If using something other than sheer ribbon, the waxed paper may be unnecessary.
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Step 2: Measure 6.5” from the end of the ribbon and cut.
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Step 3: Measure approximately .25” from the cut edge and fold the ribbon, crease, then open back up slightly. Using your hot glue gun put a bead of glue along the edge. Immediately replace fold and using the scrap of waxed paper press the fold to seal the glue. Quickly remove the waxed paper from the top and from your work surface if using sheer ribbon before the glue cools completely. Otherwise you’ll be peeling paper off of your pouch! Repeat on other end, folding both to the same side.
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Your ribbon will now measure approximately 6”.
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Step 4: Measure 2.5” from one end and fold/crease.
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Place a bead of hot glue along the short wired edge and press together. Repeat on other side.
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Step 5: Fold the end that is extending over to make the flap covering the opening.
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Place any small treasure into the pouch, perfect for gift giving! The sample pouch made in these instructions is just the right size for clippies! You can even make it a little longer to accommodate a business card!
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Hope you enjoy!
Wendy

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Silicone No Slip Grip Secrets Revealed!

Available now in my Etsy shop! "How To Make Silicone No Slip Grips For Hair Clips" in a PDF that can be emailed right to you!


I have been asked time and time again for my "secret" method for making no slip grips. I've been very protective of it until now, I am offering it to you all now in a PDF that is 11 pages of easy to read text with 20 clear pictures to show you every step of the way! I tell you what supplies I use, and various methods I use to make the grips!

When making this tutorial I did an experiment. The first picture below was taken in the morning before school (the model has very fine slippery hair), then she came home at 3:30, played outside with some friends (running around, cartwheels, and tree climbing). All this time I did not touch her hair or bow, and neither did she. At dinner time her hair was a wreck (as you can imagine after all that play), but as you can see in the second picture, the bow is still almost in the same place 8 hours later!!! All other no slip grips I have tried never held in her hair through that much abuse!


All my hair bows and clips are made with this lining now unless otherwise asked for! Please visit my shop to see all that I have to offer!


Saturday, August 23, 2008

ATTENTION ALL RIBBON SCULPTURISTS!!!

I've been busy! I've made some more instructions! Come check them out! If it is sold out, check in my shop to see if it's relisted, PunkyNMunky.

Gymnast & Swimmer Tutorial

Evil Queen Tutorial


I'm working on a few more as well!

Monday, August 4, 2008

Curly hair for a day!

Hair set tutorial! Make your straight hair curly!

Not everyone is lucky enough to have beautiful wavy or curly hair. But those of us with straight hair have an option to have curly or wavy hair for a day! This set turns out really cute on little girls for a dressy occasion and looks best adorned with your favorite Punky N Munky hair accessory!

Collect your supplies:

Hair product that is appropriate for your hair type
A comb
A bunch of knit ponytail holders
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Place the hair product on clean towel dried hair and comb through to evenly distribute. If the hair is very thick, let the hair dry to just slightly damp before continuing.
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Next we’re going to make sections in the hair. Triangles, diamonds, squares, and rectangles all work well. The smaller the sections, the tighter the curl will be. You will want to experiment for what works best for the hair you are working with. I will show you what works on my model.

Using the tip of the comb, make a triangular section from the corner of the eyebrows to the center top. Allowing your model to make silly faces in the mirror can help lighten the mood :)
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Comb the section of hair straight out from the head and then start twisting, either clockwise or counterclockwise, it’s up to you. My model thought it would help if she pointed 
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Continue twisting all the way to the ends
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Place one hand just a few inches from the scalp and lower the hair toward the scalp, the hair should twist on itself as shown, you may need to direct the hair in place.
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Wrap the tail around the base directing it underneath the previous coil of hair, closer to the scalp.
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Continue wrapping the tail around the base making sure each coil goes underneath the previous one. Make sure to tuck the ends in at the bottom.
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Place one ponytail holder over the knot and wrap around the base to hold the ends in.
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Make the next section from the tip of the triangle of the previous section to the ear. If the hair is thick, you may want to make this into two sections. My model has fine thin hair.
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Repeat the steps for twisting the hair and securing the knot.
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Make the same section on the other side of the head and repeat
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Create your next section in the center behind the previous sections. I used diagonal partings resembling a V. Make and secure the hair knot.
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Your next section will be from the bottom/tip of the previous triangle to behind the ear on both sides.
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After you’ve done both sides, make another V in the center and place your knot.
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You will have 2 sections left
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Make and secure your last knots
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Here is what it will all look like
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My model thinks she looks like a bug 
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Tuck your model into bed and let the hair dry overnight
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Check on her in a little while and make sure she is sleeping soundly, give her a little kiss…
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In the morning remove the ponytail holders, feeding them breakfast at the same time can help with the attention span of young models!
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Using your fingers, comb though the hair to undo the knots.
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It will be very curly,
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If you want to keep the curl tight for longer, style the hair and spray with a hairspray.

If you don’t spray it, the curl will loosen over time to more of a ringlet, which is what I like for my model
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Again, you will need to experiment with how many and how big the sections will need to be for the texture and density of the hair you are using. Also keep in mind that the thicker the hair, the longer it will need to dry. An option is to set the hair after it is completely dry, just mist it lightly with water and liberally apply styling product. That should shorten the dry time. You can also help it along with a blow dryer (a diffuser attachment is very helpful!). If using heat to dry the hair, allow it to completely cool before releasing the knots.