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03/31/2016

DIY Princess Tiara

Hey friends!  Well, I promised another wire project this week, and I am actually REALLY excited to share this one with you.  Some of you got a sneak peek on Instagram last week, but in case you missed it, I MADE TIARAS.  Yes!  My daughter is in love with her new crown, and I’m not going to lie, I’m a little smitten with my own!  This DIY princess tiara makes up in about 30 minutes if you have some introductory wire wrapping experience, and since it’s just a few feet of wire and a single bead, each tiara will cost you well under $5 to make.

DIY Princess Tiara at happyhourprojects.com

I’ve been using the Beadalon Thing-A-Ma-Jig to help me form my loops, and it has really gotten me thinking outside the box!  I’m sharing how to make this tiara today with the assumption that you have worked with wire before, even if it’s just at a beginner level.  While this IS an easy project, you might not want to tackle it as your very FIRST wirework piece.  But if you take a look at the photo below and know your way around the supplies, I’ll show you how the jig makes quick work of this DIY princess tiara.

DIY Princess Tiara at happyhourprojects.com

Here’s what you’ll need:

 

  • 2m (6 feet)12-gauge aluminum wire OR 14-gauge tinned copper wire
  • 1m (3 feet) 24-gauge silver plated copper wire
  • Beadalon Thing-A-Ma-Jig
  • 18mm Round Crystal Bead
  • Wire Cutters
  • Nylon Jaw Pliers
  • Bent Nose Pliers

DIY Princess Tiara at happyhourprojects.com

Begin by laying out your crown design on the thing-a-ma-jig. You will create this pattern by wrapping loops of wire around various sized loops and mandrels provided in the jig kit. Take a few moments to practice your wrapped design with a piece of string if you are new to wire wrapping.

DIY Princess Tiara at happyhourprojects.com

Cut a 2m (6 foot) piece of 12-gauge aluminum or 14-gauge tinned copper wire. At the center point of the wire, begin the topmost point of your crown’s design. Wrap the wire along the pins and mandrels, creating your crown’s pattern. Once wrapped, use the side of a pair of bent nose pliers to press all loops lose to the jig surface and flatten your design as much as possible.

DIY Princess Tiara at happyhourprojects.com

Remove the center of the crown from the jig. Optionally, reset the pins to create a spiral or loop design along the sides of the crown. Repeat as necessary.

DIY Princess Tiara at happyhourprojects.com

Measure the fully-wrapped design. Adult sized crowns should be approximately 24 inches round and child sizes between 20-22 inches, though this measurement can be custom fit to any size! Add a length of TWO INCHES to the final crown size, and cut away excess wire. Be sure the crown is centered along the wire.

Form the trimmed wire into a round shape, overlapping the two ending points by two inches. Cut 18 inches of 24 gauge silver plated copper wire, and wrap it over the overlapping wires, covering them. This will secure the backside of the design. (Alternately, crimp wire connectors can be used in this step, simply trim the wire from to the finished size, and crimp the ends together.)

DIY Princess Tiara at happyhourprojects.com

Cut 6-8 inch segments of 24 gauge wire, and on the front of the tiara, wrap intersecting wires with 5-6 loops to stabilize the design. Trim excess wire away.

To add a bead (or beads), wrap the top loop of the location with 5-6 wraps of wire. String the bead on, and fit it into place. Secure the bottom with 5-6 wraps of wire. Trim excess wire away.

DIY Princess Tiara at happyhourprojects.com

Thanks for joining me for today’s fun project!  This DIY princess tiara tutorial has also been shared at FaveCrafts as an entry to their Best Craft Blogger contest – and if you loved this idea, then I’d love a quick click as your vote!  Thanks, friends!

Adrianne Surian

 

Filed Under: Fashion, Jewelry, Tutorials Tagged With: bead, costume, crown, DIY, hair accessory, princess, queen, tiara, wire, wire wrapping

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Comments

  1. kanchipuram sarees says

    08/18/2018 at 3:57 am

    nice post

    Reply
  2. golu dolls chennai says

    08/18/2018 at 3:56 am

    wow looking good

    Reply
  3. Meme says

    03/20/2017 at 1:53 pm

    I will make this for my self and my daughter

    Reply
  4. Meme says

    03/20/2017 at 1:51 pm

    Adoarable

    Reply
  5. Detroit Duchess says

    04/13/2016 at 8:46 pm

    This is AMAZING! I want one for me! I never knew you could make your own like this.

    Reply
    • Meme says

      03/20/2017 at 1:51 pm

      I agree with you all

      Reply
  6. Victoria says

    04/12/2016 at 7:13 pm

    This is adorable! I even think I could make this for my daughter ;)

    Reply
  7. Kelly says

    04/12/2016 at 4:18 pm

    What a cute craft! Any little princess would absolutely love this!

    Reply
  8. Michele says

    04/12/2016 at 12:58 am

    I have a friend who has been making jewelry for years…. I just forwarded your post to her because she is absolutely going to flip over this! So cute and fun! LOVE IT!!

    Reply
  9. Stephanie says

    04/11/2016 at 10:56 pm

    Absolutely love this craft! I’ll be on the lookout for the supplies next time I go to the craft store.

    Reply
  10. Charbel says

    04/11/2016 at 9:45 pm

    That is adorable! So creative too!

    Reply
  11. Rachel says

    04/11/2016 at 6:04 pm

    You are so creative. I love the tiara. So cute on the princess!

    Reply
  12. Rachel says

    04/11/2016 at 1:45 pm

    What princess doesn’t need a crown! This looks lovely. Well done!

    Reply
  13. Melanie says

    04/11/2016 at 1:35 pm

    This turned out lovely! She is so adorable!

    Reply
  14. Jenn says

    04/05/2016 at 8:39 pm

    Adorable! What a beautiful girl. Our granddaughter loves to wear tiaras. I’m booking marking this post. I bet she would enjoy helping to make her own.

    Reply
  15. Becki says

    04/05/2016 at 5:42 pm

    I haven’t worked with wire…yet. But that looks like a super-fun project that would keep being played with around here! :)

    Reply
  16. Michelle T says

    04/05/2016 at 1:13 pm

    What a neat idea, it looks tricky to do but it turns out really nice afterwards. I wonder if this is something my girls would enjoy doing they are 10 and 12 years old. Thanks for posting this.

    Reply
  17. A Geek Daddy says

    04/05/2016 at 11:41 am

    When I first saw the title for this post I rolled my eyes but after scrolling through it I have to say I’m impressed. A very nice job with this diy project. I actually emailed a link to this to a few of my more crafty friends. I always enjoy reading your creative ideas on this blog!

    Reply
  18. Ron Leyba says

    04/05/2016 at 2:36 am

    Wow! Nicely done. Love how cute and elegant this tiara is. Love it.

    Reply
  19. Liz @ Yes/No Films says

    04/04/2016 at 9:42 am

    Cute! I could see this being great for a wedding or Halloween, too.

    Reply
  20. Donna says

    03/31/2016 at 3:19 pm

    Is that little princess cute or what?!!! She looks so adorable. Neat tiara that any little princess would love to have. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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Hello, and welcome! I'm Adrianne, an artist, author, designer, and blogger in mid Michigan. I work from home, chase my two kids, and this once-city-girl is learning how to care for chickens and adjusting to life out in the country. I have a compulsion for daily creativity... sometimes it's jewelry-making, paper crafting, metal stamping, mixing and baking, or giving new life to recycled items. But with 2 young kids, time is short! My goal here at Happy Hour Projects is to share projects and tips that you can do in an hour or less. The ideas you find here are designed to add a little creativity in your day, no matter how much (or how little) time you have!

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