If you want to honor your horse, you can create a lovely bracelet with its horsehair, personalizing it as you like. Follow the simple steps in this tutorial.
Steps
Step 1. Get the horsehair you want to use to make your bracelet
If the horsehair is of different colors you can braid it and create a pattern of your choice. Choose the longer ones and create a section of about 2-3 cm in diameter. Tie it with a rubber band.
Step 2. Wash the hair with shampoo
It is important that it is clean when you wear it. Don't use conditioner and let it air dry naturally.
Step 3. Go to a jewelry accessories store
Purchase the materials needed to secure and close the ends of the bracelet.
Step 4. Choose a strong thread suitable for the color of the horsehair
Wrap it tightly and secure it with glue.
Step 5. Decide how to weave your hair
Use the technique you know best.
Step 6. Attach part of the locking hook to one end of the hair strand
Use the glue and a pair of small pliers to press and thread the horsehair into the opening of the metal hook. Temporarily attach the hook to a stable object to be able to braid the horsehair with agility.
Step 7. Weave the horsehair
Step 8. Reach the opposite end and repeat step number 6 to attach the other part of the bracelet clasp
Advice
- Apply a thin layer of hairspray to the hair to secure it and make it even more shiny.
- Trim any hairs that come out of the braid for a defined and tidy result.
Warnings
- Be careful not to scratch the metal hooks with the pliers.
- If you don't succeed on the first try, try again with confidence.
