Hair Barette "wood spikes" needed

[CitizenKate]

I don't even use a saw. You can chop a 3/8" or 1/4" wood dowel with a pair of diagonal cutters ("dikes") in one quick stroke. Then finish the ends in a pencil sharpener.

Kate

[LDW]

Actually what I use is alder twigs but I guess any twig would do. I take my sharp knife and (just like peeling a carrot) I whittle down the stick to size then stain and put a finish on it....I like the rustic look

I just posted some pictures under LucysLeather and you can see a couple of feather hair barrettes that have them.

Im new to this and just saw I could add a picture...hope it worked

Edited May 2, 2014 by LDW

[radar67]

Try shiskabob skewers from the grocery store. They are bamboo, can be dyed with leather dye, and a 220 grit sanding is all you need. Best of all, they are cheap.

[Glendon]

The thing with grilling skewers is they are pretty thin. I'm not sure how they would hold up to regular use.

[Itch]

I use to buy Cotton candy sticks from Ebay and then find wooden balls from Hobby Lobby that had a hole predrilled half way through..

[radar67]

The skewers have been holding up well on the items I have made. I have not had any complaints in the three years i have been using them. Bamboo is a very strong and flexible, even in small diameters.

[Glendon]

Great to know. Thanks for the information. Somebody always has the real world trial and error experience around here.

[dirtclod]

LDW your feather barrets are real nice !!