Making a Luxurious Coral Bead Headband

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Headbands have stayed in style for the past few years. If you have an old headband lying around unused at home and "grandma's" coral beads tucked away in your jewelry box, it is the perfect time to turn them into a luxurious accessory that pairs wonderfully with an evening dress.

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To do this, "take apart" the necklace, search your stash for seed beads and faux stones, remove the fabric covering from the old headband, and wipe down its surface with rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover. The prep work is done, and you can now make the coral headband.

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Cut a strip of red velvet to match the size of the headband. Using nylon thread, sew on the beads and stones from the old coral necklace. Fill the entire surface, leaving about 1 mm of clear fabric along the edges.

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Step 2

Cut a base piece from heavy cardstock to match the beaded fabric. The size should be slightly smaller so that the base does not peek out from beneath the velvet when glued on.

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Step 3

Using hot glue, secure the cardstock to the underside of the headband.

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Step 4

Coat the back of the beaded velvet with Moment Crystal glue and join it to the headband.

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Select a strip of leather or suede, and cover the underside of the headband using hot glue. Trim away any excess.

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Edge Finishing

To neatly finish the edge, you will need seed beads and a fine beading needle, as well as strong Kevlar thread or fishing line. Thread 5 seed beads onto the needle at a time and stitch along the headband using an overcast stitch.

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After edging, wait about twenty-four hours for the headband to dry completely. This accessory easily rivals expensive store-bought pieces in beauty and pairs perfectly with coral earrings or a brooch.