DIY side tiara help

Many of my side tiaras are made with brooches. Some people leave the pins on but I for comfort I like to remove the pin. The metal underneath will need filing down so that it is smooth and then you can wire it onto the band (without the pin restricting how you can place it on the band).

Thank you, Lisa, this is very helpful. Do you buy most of your brooches on the internet? I'll start looking...

Ditto what Lisa said about the brooch backs. I sometimes leave them on, but usually only if requested to (if the bride wants to wear the piece as a brooch after the wedding for example, or if the brooch is a family heirloom and it can't be damaged!).

With regard to finding a brooch, I would have a good scout around on Ebay. I've bought some lovely pieces from there, however I don't use them often in my collection as I always worry about being able to continue a design (am never sure how reliable a seller will be at having more stock! and there is no point me advertising a design if I can't repeat it!). But for one off pieces (which I assume is what you are planning) then its a great resource!

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Hi,

I use beads, embellishments, brooches - anything which I can incorporate!!!! Bead shops are a good source and the internet. Make sure you buy Swarovski crystals - these are much more stunning than cheaper crystal!

I love making tiaras and wedding accessories. I'm sure you will love making yours! Good Luck!!!

Rebecca

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