self made hairtoys thread

**bparnell75** · October 19th, 2020, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by Lunnafindel

But seriously... how did you cut them out, with a jigsaw? And what shape/type of wood did you use, was it the right depth to begin with, or did you have to plane it down? They're so beautiful, I really love the organic shapes.

I started with a 1/4 inch thick plank of Poplar craft board purchased from Lowes. These do not require use of a plane, [but I do use a band sander to take off all edges and some thickness around the tines].
then I drew them freehand. I did cut with a band saw. But I wish I had purchased a jig saw instead. I will make more and color them my usual colors to match my clothes including blues and turquois. I have discovered that The forks with wider tops than tines hold incredibly well. So I am making more of those. Will post at a later date.

**Hexana** · October 20th, 2020, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by TatsuOni

Thank you!

I used "regular steel wire".

Edit: How weird. I can't see your picture in your post, but in my response

It's beautiful anyway!

Thank you and regarding the picture, well that is weird... Code gnomes I guess

**bparnell75** · October 21st, 2020, 10:40 AM

I simply painted and left three of the forks plain.

action shot. These forks hold for hours and I can even sleep in them.

**TatsuOni** · October 21st, 2020, 11:12 AM

Beautiful bparnell!

**Hexana** · October 21st, 2020, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by bparnell75

I simply painted and left three of the forks plain.

action shot. These forks hold for hours and I can even sleep in them.

They are beautiful! I love the pink one

**bparnell75** · October 22nd, 2020, 09:21 AM

It is called Plum. Thank you ladies, Now I am working on the ones that will be blue and decorated.

**Ada-banana** · October 28th, 2020, 12:01 PM

Beautiful!

I love this thread, I think it’s great to make your own hairtoys. You people gave me the idea to make my own, maybe I will post pictures of them someday.