Create hair for a LEGO® person

What can we use if yarn, felt, or soft clay are hard to find?

Use thin strips cut from an old sock, tissue paper, or aluminum foil shaped into a cap and follow the same steps: cut or shape, place on the head, trim, and attach with a tiny dab of craft glue or press to stick.

My hair pieces keep falling off—what should I try?

After you place the prepared hair pieces on the minifigure head as instructed, secure yarn or felt with a tiny dab of craft glue under the edges or press clay firmly and hold until it sticks, then let it dry completely before touching.

How can I adapt the steps for different ages?

For toddlers have an adult lay scrap paper and pre-cut a felt hair shape and glue it on, while older kids can cut yarn strands twice as long, roll clay into a thin cap, and use scissors and a toothpick to shape and style as described.

How can we extend or personalize the LEGO hair project?

Before attaching, mix and layer different colored yarns or felt, add tiny beads or ribbons to the strands, or paint and varnish soft clay after it dries to create custom textures and colors, then share a photo on DIY.org.