Crafty Shark: Turn Boring Hair Clip into Epic Masterpiece

DIY Craft is always a fun activity allowing you to transform ordinary elements into a masterpiece.

Guess what? I found this super cool way to turn everyday items into an awesome shark.

It’s perfect for anyone who loves to make things by hand, especially if you’re into adding a splash of sea vibes around your place.

All you need are a few basic things and a dash of imagination to whip up a shark hair clip that’ll have your buddies asking, “How did you make that?”

I’m super excited to show you how I put this together. It’s a hit with the kids, and honestly, it’s such a fun little project.

Let’s get started on crafting our very own shark, shall we? It’s easier than you think!

Things You Will Need

• Hair Clip: I have used one of the Hair-Clip’s of my wife that was perfectly resembling the Shark’s jaw.
• White Card Paper: To draw and cut the shape of the Shark’s Figure. 
• Pencil: To mark the outlines of the Hair-Clip and draw Shark structure, a pencil will be more than enough.
• Water color: I will paint the Shark in different shades instead of using colored craft papers.
• Paint Brush: I will need a paintbrush to shade the Shark design.
• Glue: It’s required to stick the Shark cutout to the Hair Clip.

Step 1: Right Paper Size

First up, I grabbed the right size card paper to sketch and snip out our shark’s shape.

As someone who loves DIY, I really try not to waste any craft paper or materials.

So, I folded the card paper over and over until it matched the size I needed.

After a bit of tweaking, it finally looked just like the size in image 1.3 above.

Step 2: Cutting the required size

Got the size just right, so now it’s time to unfold the paper and start cutting.

With my trusty scissors in hand, I carefully cut the card paper to fit what we’re aiming for.

Step 3: Mark the Hair Clip figure

Next, I placed the hair clip on top of the card paper to trace around it.

With a pencil, I drew the outline carefully and just like that, I had the shape of the shark’s jaw ready to go.

Step 4: Structure Marking

Now, it’s time to sketch the shark’s face right above where the hair clip outline is.

You can check out the image above to see how it’s done.

Remember, the size of the shark can change based on the hair clip size.

Step 5: Mark the cutting edges

Now, I’m going over the edges that we’ll need to cut, making them stand out.

Those darker dotted lines you see? Those are the bits we’re going to trim, just like in image 5.2.

Step 6: Cut the Highlighted Shapes

I’ve just finished cutting out our shark’s shape for our DIY project.

Now, it’s all about adding those final touches to bring it to life.

Step 7: Shade the Structure

I painted our shark with watercolors, mixing dark and light blue shades to get it just right.

After painting, I let it dry for a bit before the next step.

Feel free to pick black or any color you like, I laid down a plastic sheet to keep my crafting area clean from any spills.

Just a heads up, paint carefully to avoid any smudges on your project.

Step 8: Draw the Sharp eyes

This time, I used watercolors for the shark’s eyes, but you could also cut out round paper pieces or try something else.

It dried up nicely in about 5 minutes.

Step 9: Sharp Teeth and Gums

To make it look even cooler, I painted the teeth white and the gums red.

It really makes the shark look beautiful.

Don’t forget to add a touch to the gill and give it another 5 minutes to dry.

Step 10: Glue the Blue 

With the shark structure ready, it’s time to attach it to the hair clip.

I put some glue along the edges of the clip, just like you see in the image above.

Step 11: Stick ‘em All

I carefully placed and glued the upper part first, then the bottom cutout.

After making sure everything was lined up right, I let it dry for about 5 minutes.

And just like that, your DIY Hair-Clip Shark is all set to make a splash.

Once it’s dry, you can easily press the hair clip from the back.

Let your shark swim into action!

Watch the complete tutorial below:

Final Thoughts

This DIY shark hair clip project not only adds a unique touch to your collection but also proves that creativity knows no bounds.

It’s a fun, easy way to bring a bit of the ocean’s mystique into everyday life, perfect for craft lovers of all ages.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with colors or add your personal twist to make it truly yours.

This project is a reminder of the magic that happens when we channel our imagination into creating something tangible.

Happy crafting, and may your DIY shark hair clip be a delightful addition to your ocean-inspired creations!

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