Black and Pink Dahlia Barrette, Super Grip, Vintage Made in France Barrette

Details

Handmade of polymer clay, the design is not painted on but of clay . Polymer clay can be worked into logs (called canes) of infinite design which are then sliced and placed to make the final product. This cane was of my creation not purchased ready made.
The top of the clip is embedded in the clay. This makes a solid barrette that cant come off the clip and gives very strong grip to all types of hair. Different widths of barrettes can be made using this technique. A matching pendant is listed as well.
This barrette measures 3.5 inches x 0.6 inches. The clip measures 2.75 inches

The base of my barrettes are vintage Made In France clips, they were purchased many years ago. Thankfully I ordered many I just learned that they are no longer made, the company closed. This is what I found on a barrette form site when I was looking for a different size.
"Notice: Regarding MADE IN FRANCE barrettes....This is an end of life product. Factory has closed. The barrette blanks that have "French" in the title are are made in France will all be stamped "made in France" They have only two parts to them, the barrette back and the hinged clip. Chinese copies are often sold as a "french clip" but they will not have the "made in France" stamp on them. You will find the Chinese version also have three separate parts, they tend to break and are made of a weaker steel. "

*Barrettes can be made with clips of different lengths and shape i.e. curved ponytail clips versus flat clips
*If you see a barrette you like but need a different length or shape message me this can be done
*Matching pendants are available or can be custom made
* A very wide variety of pendants is possible with polymer clay, which is why I love it! One of my specialties is dog breed pendants.
* Size, shape, color and design can be varied to individual tastes