Dummy clip · Christening, New baby
Dummy Clip Name Necklace for a Christening
A hand-threaded dummy clip with the christening child's name in letter beads – a personal gift for parents and godparents.
- Agefrom birth (supervised use only)
- Difficultyeasy
- Timeapprox. 20 minutes
- Materials approx.8-13 €
What you need
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1 piece · Wooden dummy clip, mother-of-pearl finish
Wood Clip / Dummy Clip Mother-of-Pearl Ø35mm
1,49 € in stock · Item no. C3501 -
approx. 25 cm · Cotton cord for threading
Cotton Cord Ø 1mm • 1 Metre
0,40 € in stock · Item no. Z0160
Step by step
- Lay out the letter beads for the name in the right order
- Cut the cord to approx. 25 cm and fasten one end to the clip
- Thread spacer beads and letters alternately
- Check the total length against the clip regularly as you go
- Finish with a double knot, pull tight and trim the cord end
- Measure the finished length including the clip: maximum 22 cm
Safety first
- Total length including clip no more than 22 cm, in line with EN 12586
- Never use while sleeping, in the cot or in the pram without supervision
- Never lengthen the chain or add extra cord
- Attach the clip to clothing only, never worn as a cord around the neck
- Check knots, beads and clip for a firm fit before every use
Variations
- For twins: two chains in different bead colours, same name in upper/lower case
- Use a silicone clip instead of a wooden one for the teething stage
Our tips
- Lay hyphenated or double names out on paper first so the chain doesn't end up too long
- For short names, fill the chain out with heart or star shape beads from our shape beads range
Frequently asked questions
What's the maximum length for a dummy clip chain?
22 cm including the clip, as set out in EN 12586 – we check every one of our guides against it.
Do letter beads fit any cord thickness?
Yes, our letter beads have a standard bore and fit cotton cord and elastic cord up to about 2 mm.