African Butterfly Magic Hair Clip is alternatively known as double hair comb with elastic, butterfly clip, hairclip, double magic hair comb, double beaded hair comb, magic hair comb. If you have used a Butterfly Magic Hair Clip before you will fully appreciate how much better they are than just about any other hair clip. Butterfly Magic Hair Clip is very easy to use, very firm, and works whether you have a lot of hair or very little (like me). (See video at the end of post for how to use a butterfly magic hair clip).
How to Make African Butterfly Magic Hair Clip (CH0421)
They are super comfortable. You can even sleep with them and they don’t dig into your scalp or cause you to have pulled-scalp pains at the end of a day. This post is about how to make an African Butterfly Magic Hair Clip. Once I had tried my first Magic Hair Clip (thanks to Joy Belle, my wonderful mother in law), I was in love. And next, I had to find out how to make them myself.
How to Make Butterfly Magic Hair Clip
It is not obvious how to string the elastic cord, hence this how-to guide.
1) There are 2 sides to the hair clip. Place teeth facing each other.
2) Place both sides atop each other. This is basically how you will be working. This way the length and tension of the elastic cord will be correct.
3) The elastic cord is about 63cm to start.
Tip: dip the ends of the cord in glue or Arabic gum. The ends will be stronger and easier to work with. And less likely to fray while working with it.
4) I made some beaded beads and connectors for the butterfly magic hair clip. Keep in mind that the holes have to be large enough for the elastic cord – some with multiple passes.
4) Refer to graphed paper for steps in threading the butterfly magic hair clip.
5) Flip comb over. Adjust elastic cord length and tension. Tie knot and apply small amount of glue for more security.
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Are you looking for these African butterfly hairclip blanks? I no longer know when or where I got them. But, if still available, I have just a few left over. You can find them over at my etsy store at:
https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/538495885/african-butterfly-hair-clip-blank-per
I hope that helps!
FYI: How to Use a Butterfly Magic Hair Clip
Credit: YouTube Video by MonoLeeSwap
what size of elastic do you use? 2mm?
These are not authentic African Butterfly hair combs..and should not be called so.
I love the comb. I am always looking for a beautiful craft I can share with my granddaughters, What I would likd to know is where can I buy the combs. I found one place, but the shipping was outrageous.
I always do crafts with my granddaughters it seems to bring us closer.. Many Thanks
Hi Beverly, great to hear you do crafts with your granddaughters. It is a marvellous way to pass on your expertise and to create fun and bonding.
Sorry I can’t remember where I bought the African butterfly hair combs from. It was a while ago and was one of my impetuous, random buys.
I know what you mean about the shipping. I just sold some of my remaining ones to someone in USA and the shipping was more than the cost of the items. Unfortunately shipping charges are so high everywhere. It is a sad fact for both sellers and buyers 🙁
I hope you find some nearer to you one of these days. Cheers, Helena
I meant holes
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I really like your design on the African butterfly hair clip. Where did you buy the two combs with noles?
Hi Christina, sorry I just saw your comment. I bought the African Butterfly blanks a while ago. I don’t remember where from. However I have a few of them left and have listed them over at Etsy.
https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/538495885/african-butterfly-hair-clip-blank-per