heppnerguy Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 my oldest grand daughter and I were looking for a particular pattern, which we never found and I don't even remember what we were evern looking for, but never the less, we ran across these hair pins. That was really not the correct phrase but I do not remember what that was, but anyhow, my grand daughter said to me," I bought one for $15. I guess it was not that bad of deal." I thought these were something that the women in Mexico and South America wore in their hair for decorations. She told me that a lot of people use these when they put their hair up in the back of their heads. So I thought I would like to try and make one for her. so this is what I did today. It was easy to make, took less than an hour and I made it curved because she said that was more comfortable to wear. some of the women in the village might enjoy making them. they sell for $15 to $85 and up, if you put some kind of jewel in them. I thought it would be a great inlay item.. Dick heppenrguy lawson56, wombatie, bobscroll and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 They look Great!Top Notch work! I can see a Ruby or an Emerald in them.or maybe that's to rich,but a jewel would look good. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 What a craftsman ,see it make it ! Lovely work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Dick, that's quite nice and what is unique is you did it 'blind', as in no pattern. A pattern would be great. The type of wood to use would have to be a little flexible. Ya gotta like this one! Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelCass Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 It's called a barrette and I still have some. Great cutting, a pattern would be wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browders Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 I can see that selling at a craft show, especially using some unique wood. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Great idea Dick how long is it? Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Roly, I will post a pattern that I made for this simple 'barrette'. Many of these are straight, with one or two prongs. I was told that the curved ones are more comfortable so I curved this one. It is extremely important that the wood of choice is quite strong because they take a lot of abuse. It so happens that the one I made, broke right away. I thought the wood was plenty strong,but i was wrong. I told my granddaughter that she was my guinea pig and when it broke, I was OK with it because I needed to learn anything I could, if I was ever going to make any more. The star cutout probably was not helpful, in this case, because it probably weakened it some too. I was going to post the pattern for those who might be interested, but I guess i did not save it.. I will try and make another and post it, I think the length was about 7 inches. Dick heppnerguy Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Roly, I will post a pattern that I made for this simple 'barrette'. Many of these are straight, with one or two prongs. I was told that the curved ones are more comfortable so I curved this one. It is extremely important that the wood of choice is quite strong because they take a lot of abuse. It so happens that the one I made, broke right away. I thought the wood was plenty strong,but i was wrong. I told my granddaughter that she was my guinea pig and when it broke, I was OK with it because I needed to learn anything I could, if I was ever going to make any more. The star cutout probably was not helpful, in this case, because it probably weakened it some too. I was going to post the pattern for those who might be interested, but I guess i did not save it.. I will try and make another and post it, I think the length was about 7 inches. Dick heppnerguy Ok Dick, great I'll look out for it, I have a few bits of hard woods hanging around. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Fine work Dick I'm wondering if a person couldn't cut the barrettes from a plastic material. It may be a little more flexible. Thanks for sharing a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 I went through my recycle bin and found the rough pattern that I made. there are a couple of lines that need to be ignored but that is rather obvious. from here you add or change what every meets your fancy. I hope anyone interested, has fun with it and posts the ones they make. It sounds like a lot of long haired women and girls would like one of these. Inlay would go nicely with these. Dick heppnerguy oh the one I made was 6 3/4 inches woodworker13403A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 I made a couple of these, but then chopped a ton of hair off and have been waiting until it grew out again to use them again. In Minnesota/Wisconsin, we call them Hair Forks. If you go to a site like ETSY.com you can see a lot of things people are doing with these. http://www.etsy.com/search?q=hair%20fork&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US A guy on some of the scrolling sites Pabreu https://www.facebook.com/Pabreuwoodworking has some beautiful carved versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) My thoughts on "Pitch Fork Hair Pins" A pattern and warped wood. Sounds like a plan. But seriously here are some thoughts. Kiln drying lose some elasticity and becomes more brittle. Green wood is best if you can get it. Air dried is a second choice. Choose a straight grain wood since any fibers that “run out†along the edge are prone to splintering. Try Beech, White Oak, or Ash. Maple and Red Oak might be worth a try also. My choice is Ash for some reason. Lets go cut a branch off a tree, A Bamboo tree if we can find one. Now there is a flexable wood. Edited November 27, 2013 by LarryEA woodworker13403A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 My thoughts on "Pitch Fork Hair Pins" A pattern and warped wood. Sounds like a plan. But seriously here are some thoughts. Kiln drying lose some elasticity and becomes more brittle. Green wood is best if you can get it. Air dried is a second choice. Choose a straight grain wood since any fibers that “run out†along the edge are prone to splintering. Try Beech, White Oak, or Ash. Maple and Red Oak might be worth a try also. My choice is Ash for some reason. Lets go cut a branch off a tree, A Bamboo tree if we can find one. Now there is a flexable wood. you might have some good ideas.. however warped wood is not the answer,, it is a compound cut...I can't really think or the name if it...you know like when you are making a 3D piece. you cut it on one side and then turn it 1/4 turn and cut the 'wavy' cut.. Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 the ladies alway try to have what the other dont and these fit the bill .sell sell sell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Very nicely done plus quality time with a grandchild. Doesn't get much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Those are interesting, nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luperez548 Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Fantastic idea and great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Good job Dick, Great idea, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
multitom Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Dick , that is very creative and beautifully done. Thanks for the pattern- if I get hold of good wood then i will give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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