Making a Dummy Chain: Make Your Own DIY Dummy Chain From Wooden Beads

Making a dummy chain – but how? If you are thinking about making a unique dummy chain for your baby, you have come to the right place. This article will answer all your questions about making dummy chains: from the materials and tools you need, to safety guidelines and creative design ideas. No matter whether you are experienced in pacifier holder crafting or still at the beginning – let’s dive into the world of super cute as well as practical soother chains together!

And if you don’t want to make your own dummy chain after all, then use our dummy clip configurator for personalised dummy chains with names. Using this useful pacifier chain designer, you can design your own dummy chains online. Our team will take care of the professional production for you. With care and know-how, we make your soother chain designs by hand for you.

Personalised Dummy Chains With Names

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How Can I Make a Dummy Chain Myself?

Making a dummy chain: To make a dummy chain yourself, you need child-friendly craft materials: a dummy clip, colourful wooden or silicone beads, a safety bead and a string. You will also need scissors, a needle and thread, a ruler as well as a lighter.

Start by determining the desired length of the DIY dummy chain. It must not exceed a length of 22 cm (including loop, excluding clip). Double the cord and string the desired beads with needle and thread. Make sure that the last bead is a safety bead with the opening facing outwards. Measure the length. Tie a knot so that there is a loop. Push the knot into the safety bead. Tie another knot with the two ends of the cord onto the first bead. Now secure the clip with a double knot. Cut the string ends. Weld the double knot on the clip with the lighter’s flame. Finally, do a pull test.

Some craft steps can be confusing. Experience has shown that inexperienced craftspeople in particular have to re-string the dummy chain more often because they are not satisfied after all. It is important that the dummy chain accessories used are suitable for babies and that you carry out all the manufacturing steps, such as welding the knot, properly. When you design and order your soother chains by using the dummy clip configurator, our experienced team will make them for you with years of know-how as well as care. The wooden beads and wooden clips used come from regional, German production and are made of robust maple wood. The corners and edges are rounded. The colours and varnishes are of course child-friendly as well. Our cord used is colour-fast and particularly tear-resistant. So you save yourself a lot of research work and unnecessary tinkering by ordering via our dummy clip configurator.

What Materials Do I Need To Make a Dummy Chain?

The only things you really need to make a dummy chain are beads, a string and a dummy clip. A safety bead that covers the loop knot is recommended. Motif beads figuratively add a theme and make your dummy chain design playful. Grooved beads, crochet beads, little bells and lentil beads offer further variety. You can use letter cubes to show the child’s first name. In addition to wooden beads, you can also use silicone beads for your DIY soother chains. It is important that the dummy chain material you use is child-friendly.

What Tools Do I Need To Make a Dummy Chain?

To make a dummy chain yourself, you need four small tools: a sewing needle, a lighter, scissors and a ruler. With the help of the needle and thread, you can string the beads for the dummy chain. Use the lighter flame to weld the double knot at the dummy clip. Use the scissors to cut off the excess cord ends. Use the ruler to measure your dummy chain. That way you can make sure that it does not exceed the maximum length of 22 cm. Measure the chain without the clip, but including the loop or silicone ring. Also optional is a wider needle or a stitching awl. You can use it to widen the hole of crochet beads so that you can string them on more easily.

Personalised Cute Dummy Chains With Names

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Are There Any Instructions or Tutorials That Could Help Me Make a Dummy Chain?

There are practical, illustrated handicraft instructions for making soother chains with names. Thanks to these instructions for making dummy chains, you can see every single step as a photo. Additionally, each step is described in detail. That way, you can follow the instructions at your leisure and make them at your own pace.

Plus, there are also video tutorials for DIY soother chains on YouTube. Thus, you can see in real time how to make a DIY dummy chain out of wooden beads. Therefore, you can watch the individual steps closely by watching the movements, which might make it easier for you to follow.

Are There Any Specific Safety Guidelines I Should Follow When Making a Dummy Chain?

There are a few things you should keep in mind when making a dummy chain:

According to the dummy chain standard, the EN 12586 standard, a dummy chain may only be 220 mm long, i.e. 22 cm, when measured under a pulling force.
The colours and varnishes of wooden beads and wooden clip must be suitable for children. The corners and edges of them must be rounded.
Silicone beads must be BPA-free.
The cord used must have a certain thickness and tensile strength.
The wooden clip must have holes for ventilation – two or three holes depending on the size of the clip.
If you double the cord of the dummy chain when making it, it will give your soother chain more stability.
Neatly weld the double knot at the clip so that it cannot open.

What Do I Have To Consider When Using My Home-Made Dummy Chain?

There are a few things to consider when using a dummy holder:

- Check your home-made pacifier chain regularly for signs of damage. If it does, dispose of the chain immediately.
- Clean your dummy chain with a damp cloth only. Dry the chain carefully afterwards. Never use detergents or disinfectants to clean it.
- Never extend the dummy holder.
- Never attach the dummy chain to ribbons, strings, straps or loose parts of clothing.
- Never let your child play with the dummy holder unsupervised.
- Always securely attach and close the clip to the child’s top.
- Never use the dummy holder in playpens, beds and cradles.
- Do not use the dummy chain as a toy or teething ring.

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How Can I Make My Self-Made Dummy Chain Unique?

With a little creativity, you can create a unique dummy chain yourself:

- - Different bead shapes make your self-made dummy chain varied: cute motif beads, milled groove beads, spherical round beads or flat lentil beads. Soft crochet beads or little bells are a nice idea too.
  - Different bead colours give you the opportunity to use many colour combinations: Whether delicate pastel colours, strong colours or colours to remind you of girls or boys – the choice is yours
  - You can use letter cubes to represent the baby’s first name or date of birth. Thanks to letter cubes in many languages, you can include the names of different languages.

As you can see, there are many ways to personalise a handmade dummy chain.

Are There Any Special Techniques To Make the Dummy Chain Stable and Safe?

You can make your dummy chain particularly safe by following these points:

- - Use only child-friendly craft materials and a tear-proof PP cord.
  - Double the cord when making your pacifier holder.
  - Protect the knot of the loop with a safety bead.
  - Neatly weld the double knot at the clip.

Are There Any Special Skills or Previous Knowledge Required To Make a Dummy Chain?

No, special skills or previous knowledge are not usually required to make a dummy chain. Making soother chains is a relatively simple handicraft that you can do with patience and care. Instructions specifically designed for beginners provide you with easy-to-follow step-by-step guidance. It is important to follow the safety guidelines and instructions for dummy chains. So with a little practice and creativity, you can make beautiful and unique dummy chains for your baby.

If you decide against making a dummy chain, then use our dummy clip configurator for personalised soother chains with names. By using it, you can create a pictorial preview of your pacifier holder online, bead by bead. Choose from different wooden bead shapes and colours. That way you can playfully try out different design ideas. As professionals with years of expertise, we then craft your dummy chains. In the end, you save time and money: you don’t have to learn how to make a dummy chain or buy unnecessary craft materials to try out.

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