This little keepsake was such a fun, simple way to use a few clippings from my pony Mixie’s hair and turn them into something special I keep.
I’ve seen some gorgeous horsehair jewelry pieces over the years, there are seriously talented artists out there making stunning work!
While this project isn’t that level of fancy, it was a sweet way to repurpose some of Mixie’s summer bang trim into a one-of-a-kind charm.
And of course, I painted the inside of the wooden pendant a pretty blue, to help everything pop.
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What I Used:
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A small chunk of Mixie’s hair (I just used her bangs)
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A wooden pendant with a glass cabochon (Amazon has them HERE)
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Craft paint (I used FolkArt Multi-Surface in Hawaiian Surf)
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Scissors
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Necklace chain
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A small paintbrush
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A towel and hair shampoo to clean the hair first
What I Did:
I gave Mixie her annual bang trim (which keeps her eyes clear and makes her look like a tiny supermodel).
After the cut, I washed the hair with a little shampoo in the sink and let it dry overnight.
Next, I painted the inside of my wood pendant and let that dry, too.
When the pendant was dry and ready, I used Mod Podge to stick a few trimmed strands of hair inside the pendant over the painted background.
Once dry, I added a simple beaded chain I had on hand, and I was done!
It’s definitely not “professional” quality, but it’s personal, sweet, and totally handmade.
I love that it’s a little lucky charm I can keep close until the day I might want to commission a more detailed piece from a horsehair artist.
For now, this one’s good enough for me and makes a great little craft idea for any horse fan.
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Emily
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