How Do You Make A Crystal Princess Tiara?
Little girls can find hours of enjoyment at the bottom of a dress-up box, but there’s very little that’s magical about simply purchasing some costumes from a discount mart and tossing them in. Your daughter, granddaughter or niece will have a much more memorable time and value her accessories all the more if you help her to make them herself. Since every princess needs a crown to capture the heart of the handsome prince, a simple 11-point crystal bead tiara is a perfect place to start. Cut one 10-inch piece of floral wire, six 8-inch pieces and four 6-inch pieces. Pick up the 10-inch piece of wire and bend it into a slight U-shape. Slide on a bead and let it fall to the center of the wire. Twist the wire above the bead three to four times to hold it in place. Use the jewelry pliers to twist the wire securely, if necessary. Push together the long ends of the wire and thread a bead over both pieces. Push it down until it rests against the first bead. Separate the two long pieces of wire
