How to Make Hair Out of Yarn for a Rocking Horse

Materials Needed:

1. Yarn in various colors (depending on the desired hair color)

2. Scissors

3. Hairbrush or comb

4. Hot glue gun

5. Wire hangers

6. Pliers

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Yarn:

- Take your yarn and cut it into pieces of about 10-12 inches long.

- Make sure to cut several strands of yarn to create a fuller mane and tail.

2. Create Yarn Bundles:

- Take a few strands of yarn together and fold them in half, creating a loop.

- Holding the loop in the middle, fold the ends back up to form a U-shape.

- Repeat this step with several sets of yarn strands.

3. Attach the Wire Hangers:

- Take a wire hanger and cut it into two equal halves.

- Slide one half of the wire hanger into the loop of the yarn bundle, making sure that the U-shaped ends of the yarn are facing upwards.

- Twist the wire hanger ends together, securing the yarn in place.

4. Repeat for Multiple Bundles:

- Continue creating yarn bundles and attaching them to wire hangers until you have enough for the desired mane and tail.

5. Arrange and Style the Hair:

- Place the yarn bundles in the desired arrangement on the rocking horse's head and back for the mane and tail, respectively.

- Use a comb or hairbrush to style and shape the hair.

6. Hot Glue the Bundles:

- Once you are satisfied with the styling, use the hot glue gun to secure the wire hangers in place on the rocking horse. Make sure to hold the hangers firmly in position while applying the glue.

- Take extra care not to let the hot glue touch the yarn itself.

7. Secure Ends:

- Use the remaining yarn to wrap around the base of the hair bundles, securing them further.

8. Trim and Tidy:

- Use scissors to trim any excess yarn or stray strands.

- Gently brush the hair to remove any tangles and create a neat and tidy look.

Your yarn hair rocking horse is now ready! Enjoy adding a touch of personality to your toy with its new colorful mane and tail.