DIY Spiralock Tutorial: How to make your Own Bendable hair Tie

i wanted to try and make my own spiralock inspired bendable dread tie, but i couldnt find anything at all on how to make one.
If you want a thinner dread band. You can just use a piece of 12 gauge wire with no twisting.
you do not have to use pipe cleaners!! the first one i made had a cotton felt core.
i hope this helps someone.
the smaller gauge wire was not needed because the fabric was long enough to tuck inside of its self.
the wire in the middle is 12 gauge.
you dont have to twist the wire. but i needed more security because my faux locs are really heavy. but it holds them, i will make a longer one next time.
i make these ties for the dreadlock sets i make for my small business. so i know they will hold.
if you have any questions feel free to ask.
there is a picture of it holding my very heavy faux locs securely. just click the link below
thnksfrthmmrsdude.blogspot.com...

[@Agnesanonymous]

Thank you so much for this. You're ingenius. I couldn't justify paying the 45+ for a spiralock, so this is infinitely helpful.

[@thnksfrthmmrsdude]

+Agnes Anonymous aww :) thanks. im glad i could be of assistance.

[@louiseniro4401]

I’ve watched a number of videos about how to make spiralocks but girl this is the best! Easy with an attractive result. Love it!

[@lorennewman9128]

Just started my loc journey and was saw these on etsy and I was like they have to be easy to make right?! Thanks so much for this tutorial! I can not wait to make my own!

[@JACKIELVSGOD]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR UPLOADING THIS TUTORIAL. I SAW THESE ON ETSY AND THE PRICES FOR MY LENGTH OF HAIR ARE CRAZY EXPENSIVE. ENJOYED VIDEO AND THANK YOU 😊

[@mindystonge41]

I just made these using 3 strands of 18gauge floral wire. You get 20 pieces for 2.99 at the craft store. I did wrap mine in the pipe cleaners I like the thickness and I also hand sewed my edges. Thankyou for the video

[@ravenfeathesDVM]

I made them using about 20 pixie cleaners (for the inside wire) wrapped it with fabric, then scrips crossed thread on the outside. Put in beaded ends & a charm also. It turned out super cute. Good tutorial. I probably would have just bought one if I didn’t know how fast & easy they are to make.

[@stcroixlover1]

Thanks a million for the video. Great job!

[@barefootmama5981]

You are the best ever!!! Thank you so much for making this video! BEST DIY spiralock video on KZbin 🙏💖💗💖

[@starrybell1260]

Your welcome dear, I will always spend $ on handmade things I can't make myself but sometimes you just gotta find a way to make yourself :) I love etsy spend lots there too. Some people have all the talent. Ty again

[@ErinPanto]

What a super-simplified way of making these! Thank you! I can't wait to try it for myself!

[@cupcake210]

I have everything except wire. I am going to make this today!!! Thank you!

[@krippysuecreates]

Ty. Yours was the only american video for the size. ♥️ very helpful

[@starrybell1260]

Thanks for this, just came across these spiral things and was wondering how I could use some of my own odds and ends to put one together :) Can't wait, I have a feeling I'll start making these and won't be able to stop!

[@thnksfrthmmrsdude]

+Starry Bell thanks for watching! lol i have a bunch that i have made. im glad i could help :)

[@KristinBassPetersen]

Hooray for a no-sew project! I'm stoked, thank you for sharing this video!

[@thnksfrthmmrsdude]

+Kristin Bass-Petersen thank you! enjoy it!

[@KristinBassPetersen]

I got some gauge wire this weekend and will attempt my first spiralock soon, thank you again! :-D

[@KristinBassPetersen]

+Interracial Bliss Hi! I wanted to pop by and let you know I made one this weekend (finally, right?!) and it's super AWEEEEEEESSSSOOOOOMMMMEEEEEE!!!! Followed along to your tutorial, perfect length of time, it really worked out well! I didn't use the pipe cleaners, just didn't have any, but as you pointed out it's not necessary. Even with my shoulder-length hair it holds great, I was a bit doubtful at first since my hair's fine and not as long as all the other folks you see wearing these types of holders. Hooray! Thank you so much again for sharing this, I can't wait to make more with different shirts :-D

[@thnksfrthmmrsdude]

+Kristin Bass-Petersen im happy you got around to making them! im so glad i could help!

[@thelocking8084]

AWESOME! Thanks! I can make one as big or small as I want and probably wear it around my wrist like I would a headband when it is not in my hair.

[@thnksfrthmmrsdude]

sounds great 😃

[@zoer.2364]

Thank you girl!!! I love this video! I wish I would’ve seen this before spending $40 on 2… I am so going to make these and sell them on Etsy!!!! Haha!!!!!

[@piaperfekt6981]

omg this is so amazing! wow. i love diy s and i love dread stuff. you have a new fan in me. best wishes from germany:)

[@thnksfrthmmrsdude]

+Pia Perfekt i hope you enjoy making your craft!!

[@angelzhou6572]

thanks so much for making this video! I'm from South Africa and the prices of these aren't bad on etsy, but the shipping costs are bad. Can't wait to make my own.

[@thnksfrthmmrsdude]

+Angel Zhou thank you! i love helping lol! sometimes is just easier to find alternatives! thanks for watching!

[@terryroe7713]

You just saved me a lot of money! Thank you!!!!!

[@djohnson9459]

Thank you! ❤

[@Thelotus.simmer]

Thank you! I thought ppl were using flexi rods but this is easy too

[@erikamitchell9163]

I was thinking the same thing lol

[@wildbunny5576]

Thank you! I've been wondering how to do this :)

[@mrsshariahkg]

How easy! Thanks for sharing

[@sophywilson6500]

How Cool! Freakin good job...gonna try this. Thanks

[@angelad9995]

Hi, I just discovered this. This is really cool! I was looking for something I could tie my hair up with at night in a high ponytail as opposed to pulling my hair through an elastic hair tie. Do you think something like this would work?

[@radikalresale]

Super cute! thanx

[@lindacantonlc]

🔥🥰🥰Thanks for sharing Queen

[@mildredmoglinson6596]

yes! thank you so much😀

[@thnksfrthmmrsdude]

+Naomi Hearn youre welcome!!

[@Lexxmoonflower]

Thank you

[@zoecollyer8915]

wish I watched this before buying one!

[@thnksfrthmmrsdude]

+Zoe Collyer the dread ties they make are beautiful, but making your own is cheaper, and you can make the dread tie more personal.. thanks for watching. :)

[@zoecollyer8915]

+Interracial Bliss Yes thank you for posting, I just made a rainbow coloured one and wrapped the fabric with blue and green thread :)

[@tkochica]

Where do you get your wire from?

[@Priska_Kelly]

Thx I really wanted one but the price on etsy duh

[@crispereira183]

Qual o nome dos materiais amiga 🥰🇧🇷

[@ttweety95]

Are you kidding me? I went and bought hot glue sticks, felt and some more unnecessary stuff. You go girl

[@judahamon650]

The amount of Caucasians in the comments lmao smh

[@sazachen]

Nice video but honestly...please do your nails! 🥴

[@freejojoey530]

I like seeing real people who aren't concerned about what they look like just to make an instructional video for people who wear dreads (who mostly don't give half a shit what others think of them). No one is perfect, and if you stress out over your nails being painted just to do a video like this, I feel sorry for you. It's such a waste of time and life to constantly worry what others think of you.

[@sazachen]

joey ortez no matter to write a philosophical text at this point. It‘s just unkempt. If you use nail polish you want people to look at your hands., otherwise no woman would do her nails. Therer‘s no question about wearing dreads or not. It‘s about respect for others, about beeing maintained and not looking scrubby.

[@freejojoey530]

@@sazachen whatever lol, my parents taught me if I can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. But they did teach me it's ok to talk to strangers if they need a better understanding 😉 This video wasn't about beauty, it's a crafty tutorial. I watched it because I have dreads and don't want to pay $40 for one of these. I'm sure you're the only narcissist who cares about what someone else's nails look like in a very amateur video made for people who almost always don't care what other people think about them. Ponder that conundrum lol... "philosophical" indeed.

[@sazachen]

joey ortez ok. Let‘s stop here because my parents told me to stop a conversation at the point where it becomes nasty and unkind. I don‘t need to be called a narcisst only because I like to be neat and because It‘s important to me to be respectful towards others in not presenting myself as someone unkempt. Have a nice day!

[@freejojoey530]

Ironic that having dreads in the eyes of others usually appears to them your hair is unkempt. 🤪