Thread about Gypsy Hair Things

[Dinobabe]

Forgive me but for the life of me I can't remember what they are called!  The yarn hair things that people are wearing now.  There was a thread about them at one point in time.  Would someone be so kind as to direct me?  Thanks!

[Adriana Rose]

Hair falls, they are easy peasy to make too!

[Bonny Pearl]

there are some pretty good youtube instructional videos out there on how to make hair falls.

[Becky10]

heres the other thread link if you want it! http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=11329.0

[Dinobabe]

Thanks guys!

[Auryn]

DO you have to have long hair to wear hair falls??
I have only ever seen them attached to pony tails or pig tails.
I have chin length hair and would love to do falls for a fae character

[Bonny Pearl]

no you don't have to have long hair to wear them.  if you can put your hair up in pig/ponytails even short ones you can attach them


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plus you can put a head band on to cover any loose hairs that may not fit.  then a kuchi head piece or whatever.

[Delireus]

Ever since my very first time at a faire, I have wanted some! And every year I tell myself I'll get them then something shiny catches my eye and its "oh well maybe next year"

I've got a good feeling about this year though

[dragongirl]

My friend Sarah makes custom falls for her and me.  if you are interested, contact her at pyratewares@aol.com. 

[Bonny Pearl]

Ever since my very first time at a faire, I have wanted some! And every year I tell myself I'll get them then something shiny catches my eye and its "oh well maybe next year"

I've got a good feeling about this year though

I am gathering my supplies to make my first set.  I have watched several tutorials and learned many tricks.  I have also seen some great mixtures of textiles and items to add to them.  I think hair falls could be a constantly developing art form for people.

[Shandi]

the Wee Peeple Shop sells them at TRF for 5.00 each so a set for 10.00

[LadyShadow]

the Wee Peeple Shop sells them at TRF for 5.00 each so a set for 10.00

I might have to go take a look.  Thank you.

[Delireus]

Ever since my very first time at a faire, I have wanted some! And every year I tell myself I'll get them then something shiny catches my eye and its "oh well maybe next year"

I've got a good feeling about this year though

I am gathering my supplies to make my first set.  I have watched several tutorials and learned many tricks.  I have also seen some great mixtures of textiles and items to add to them.  I think hair falls could be a constantly developing art form for people.

I think I may endeavor to make my own too. I saw some once, I think they may have been made by someone from this site, they had clear plastic flexible tubing in them, kind of had a cyber punk feel. Those were cool. Anyways, good luck!

[Bonny Pearl]

during lunch today i went and got some jewelry tools i needed.  i want to make some beading/charms to add to some of the strands.  i just need to make sure i don't make the falls weigh 30lbs each lol!

[raevyncait]

DO you have to have long hair to wear hair falls??
I have only ever seen them attached to pony tails or pig tails.
I have chin length hair and would love to do falls for a fae character

I made some that were attached to a headband, instead of an elastic ponytail holder. It was a bit more tedious, as I had to do several sections, but it was enough, mixed with my layered, shorter than chin length hair that Twisted Sisters wanted to braid my hair... until I took the headband off and they saw I really didn't have enough for them to braid.

[LadyShadow]

DO you have to have long hair to wear hair falls??
I have only ever seen them attached to pony tails or pig tails.
I have chin length hair and would love to do falls for a fae character

I made some that were attached to a headband, instead of an elastic ponytail holder. It was a bit more tedious, as I had to do several sections, but it was enough, mixed with my layered, shorter than chin length hair that Twisted Sisters wanted to braid my hair... until I took the headband off and they saw I really didn't have enough for them to braid.

THat sounds lovely.  Do you have a pic?

[dragongirl]

II think I may endeavor to make my own too. I saw some once, I think they may have been made by someone from this site, they had clear plastic flexible tubing in them, kind of had a cyber punk feel. Those were cool. Anyways, good luck!

The plastic tube ones are called cyberlox's and the tubing runs about $25 to $30 a spool.

[Bonny Pearl]

So, I made a strand to add to my hair falls, but I might end up adding this to my belt instead...

I used eyelash yarn, cowrie shells, and beads from wood and pewter.  I used 4 strands of yarn, folded in half to get 8 strands total.  Then I made a loop and then sectioned in half to get 2 completed strands of beading.  I could have added coins to this too but I am saving those to add to my bra top.

I ordered Colinette Point 5 yarn for the falls.  I read on another site that using this yarn gives a dreadlock look, which I think will be fun.  I had tried to make my own with wool roving but geez.... what a pain in the booty lol! 


These aren't the best pics but hopefully you get an idea of what I'm working toward.

[ladylissame]

I have a hair fall attached to a barrette that was bought for me from CherBear. I also use to pull my hair back, so you don't need to attach it to pig or pony tails

[crashbot]

My wife has boxes and boxes of these things in every color, shape, size and material one could think of. 

She never wears them anymore, hmmmm..

[Bonny Pearl]

The yarn I bought for the falls came in!  Woo Hoo!  Project time! 

[ladylissame]

I think I will need to go buy some and make my own too

[Bonny Pearl]

so i started my hair fall.  i am making a single fall, not the pig tail ones.  looking pretty good so far.  two skeins (54 yds each) of the colinette point 5 and the fall itself is pretty darn light!

now it's on to weighing the sucker down lol.  getting ready to add gypsy bits to it and probably a few strands of different textured yarns.

[eldatari]

Bonny, please post a pic when you are done.

[Bonny Pearl]

Bonny, please post a pic when you are done.

will do hun!

[LadyStitch]

I thought I read on here or the other topic, that they use Lion's brand yard to make these.  If so, fabric.com has it on sale for this weekend.  They have it 15% off (8/13-15/10) , and then the site is offering free shipping with $35 or more purchases.

I don't make these but every little bit helps coupon wise.