A bobby pin A small rubber band Butterfly earring backs A pair of pliers Scissors Silly bands in multiple colors, if you want colored braces A hot glue gun
Have patience. This can take quite awhile depending on how uneven your bobby pin is. The more straight you make your bobby pin, the more realistic your fake braces will look when you put them in your mouth.
Butterfly earring backs have two small loops on the front. The idea is to push the bobby pin into the space between these loops. This can be difficult, so go slowly. Do not be surprised if the earring backs occasionally slip out of your hand. Four earring backs should be sufficient to create fake braces. However, if you have a wider mouth, you may need slightly more earring backs. You’ll need enough earring backs to cover all your teeth when you smile.
Make sure the glue dries completely before continuing to construct your fake braces.
You may have to trim down the end of a silly band with your scissors so it forms a point. This way, it’ll be easier to slip through the earring loop. This step is optional. If you do not want colored braces, you can skip it.
It’s a good idea to secure the rubber band by bending both sharp ends of the bobby pins into a small loop. Not only does this keep the rubber band from moving, it eliminates some of the sharper aspects of the fake braces. You do not want anything too pointy in your mouth for long.
You’ll need wax bottles that contain juice. You can buy such bottles at a local supermarket or even a craft store. Packages usually contain multiple bottles, so you can make many different fake retainers with a bottle. You’ll also need access to hot water. If you want to add color to your retainer, you’ll need food coloring in your chosen color.
You should also work on eliminating sharp parts of your fake braces. Make sure the flat backs of your earring backs are pressed on your teeth. You should also bend the ends of the bobby pin inward to lessen the pointy effect.
