Let’s Make A Disney Halo Headband!

Have you seen those Disney halo headbands? I don’t think Disney has made any official versions, but I’ve seen a bunch on Etsy and think they’re super cute.

They also tend to be super expensive – and I think that’s fair! Lots of time and materials go into independent shops’ businesses, and they deserve to be paid for their time and creativity. If you feel confident you can get an amount of value commensurate with the cost, I encourage you to buy one. Your next Disney ‘fit is gonna be amazing!

If, however, you’re into the idea but on the fence about the cost or design, this post is for you. I’ve devised a crazy easy way to make a Disney halo headband that costs less than $20.

Don’t worry – this tutorial is not designed to replace the work of those independent headband shops. It’s too flimsy. But if you’d like something temporary or just to try the style out before committing to the real thing, I’ll show you how to scratch the itch. Onward!

DISNEY HALO HEADBAND TUTORIAL: MATERIALS

You will need:

• A plain halo headband – here’s the one I used*
• Glitter foam with sticky backing – here’s the pack I used*
• A stencil of your choice; I went with the traditional Mickey head but it could be anything really
• Scissors
• A pen

If you like, you may choose to substitute the glitter foam for a different material and an appropriate glue.

DISNEY HALO HEADBAND TUTORIAL: INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Trace your shapes onto the back of the glitter foam. The number is up to you. You’ll need two shapes per one iteration on the headband, so you’ll want to cut out double your shape total. For example, if you’d like five Mickey Mice on your headband, you’ll want to cut out ten. The stencil should keep the sizing uniform.

Step 2: Cut out your shapes.

Step 3: Lay half your shapes down on top of your headband to gauge the spacing. Play around with it until you’re happy with how it looks.

Step 4: Remove the backing and carefully stick each shape to the headband.

Step 5: Remove the backing on the second half of your shapes and apply them to the opposite side. The halo headband should be sandwiched between two shapes per instance. You can trim up the edges afterward if you like.

Step 6: Try it on and enjoy!

PROS AND CONS

As I noted in the intro, there are pros and cons to method of headband construction.

The pros: It’s a very cost-effective and simple craft. It’s even appropriate for children as long as an adult supervises with the scissors. You can remove and swap around shapes and colors on a whim, and bring to life whatever’s in your imagination. It’s great as a test run or for photo shoots.

The cons: It’s not a particularly sturdy accessory. I’d be very careful packing it in a bag and I’m not sure it would last through a park day, particularly in rainy weather. I might give it a shot, but I’d bring extra cutout shapes as potential replacements in case some fell off.

IN CONCLUSION

When you’re ready to make this sartorial relationship permanent, I urge you to check out independent creators selling well-constructed and beautiful Disney halo headbands. In the meantime, this quick and colorful craft makes a fun rainy day activity. I’d love to see your headband if you make one – DM me via any channel you’d like!

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