Decorating BTE's

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I was asked in another thread how I decorate my aids. I decided to start a new thread explaining what I do.

If you look at my avatar you will see an example of my BTE while decorated.

It is super easy to do. Start with a blank sheet of sticker paper. You can get this at an office or craft supply store, I suggest buying some where the entire page is one big sticker that you can cut up, instead of label paper which is already devided into smaller stickers. You can then use either a computer or some markers/crayons/pencil crayons to create a pattern, or solid colour on the sticker paper. Once you have a pattern or colour that you like on the sticker paper trace the hearing aid onto the paper. Cut it out and stuck it on. You can use the same sticker for a few days but you do eventually need to change it. The paper isn't sticky enough to leave a residue on the hearing aid, but it is strong enough to hold it on.

I am a respite worker and have been doing this with kids who wear aids for years. It makes them more fun! I decorate my aids all the time too! I don't see why this same idea can't work for a CI too!
 
That looks great! :) It would be a good way of being able to immediately see which BTE is for the left ear and for the right ear.
 
You know, for a cool effect you can get Fun Fur (this adesive crafty "fur")
I also saw adhesive felt in Michael's. You could also "bling" it with those adesive rhinestones.
 
That's cool! You must be creative person aren't you? I love the creative stuff to decorate. I can do it with my bte. IT will be great for CI's BTE too. I have a question anyone have CI do you think bead string can add on coil cord to BTE? What do you think? Get any idea???
 
Pinky, you could try those pony beads....I did find these beads that are made out of tiny beads that fit perfectly on the tubes of my has.
 
How neat! I've seen some people using butterflies and flowers on the transmitter coil of CI's on little girls and they look so cute. This is a fun idea as well.
 
haha I buy nail decor stickers and stick them onto my hearing aid. Not sure if I'll do that with the new hearing aid, but we'll see! :) always fun to jazz up the hearing aids a bit.
 
neecy said:
How neat! I've seen some people using butterflies and flowers on the transmitter coil of CI's on little girls and they look so cute. This is a fun idea as well.
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Me too! I've seen some people do have any kind of decorate. I like that idea! It's fashionable!!!

deafdyke said:
Pinky, you could try those pony beads....I did find these beads that are made out of tiny beads that fit perfectly on the tubes of my has.
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I do have a stretch magic cord to make a bead. I will try it. Can you show the picture? I would love to see what it alike. I've never see people use a bead on bte before. I want to find an creative to decorate. I am a Jewelry Designer. :cool:
 
Well by pony beads, I'm talking about those little kid crafty beads.
The other beads I'm talking about, are those big beads that are made by adding little seed beads. There's a special name for them.....but I can't remmy what they are called. Hopefully the booth that had the beads in the past, will still have them this year. (got the beads at a folk fest)
 
Yeah I know you talking about. I saw it before at website. LoL! I can do make a special for CI and HA both. By the way, I am very busy for wedding stuff and get ready for honeymoon on June. After honeymoon done. I will start with Jewelry business. I want to travel around the world. I do have a wordpress and blogger. I'm not done with them yet. I have many things to do wedding. It drove me nuts! :giggle: I can't wait to get over with it. My husband will able to help me for business. I will keep this alldeaf member. I won't forget to give a pass to anyone if they want to see my jewelry pictures. I was a new at alldeaf. I think it's cool!

deafdyke said:
Well by pony beads, I'm talking about those little kid crafty beads.
The other beads I'm talking about, are those big beads that are made by adding little seed beads. There's a special name for them.....but I can't remmy what they are called. Hopefully the booth that had the beads in the past, will still have them this year. (got the beads at a folk fest)
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You guys are so creative! These are such wonderful ideas.

JennyB, I bet the kids just love it when you decorate their aids!
 
Yeah! We are so creative! Thank you! Good idea for JennyB can decorate for kids's favorite to pick any decorate for their BTE.


Jenny, Are you an Artist? If you have any idea for BTE decorate. You could make money to sell for decorate bte to kids and all ages. Is that good idea?
 
You know what I think is so cool? When my son was little, the audis always tried to match the HA to hair color or skin color so it was not easy to see. I think it is so cool that people are starting to wear bright colors and decorations on their aids, instead of being told they have to hide them so no one will notice them. I love seeing people say, "Hey, this is a part of who I am. Let's have fun with it!"
 
jillio said:
You guys are so creative! These are such wonderful ideas.

JennyB, I bet the kids just love it when you decorate their aids!
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Yes, they do! I get them involved to and we will colour on the sticker paper together, and turn it into a craft activity. It's a good way to get kids interested in their hearing health, if even on a small scale!
 
Pinky678 said:
Jenny, Are you an Artist? If you have any idea for BTE decorate. You could make money to sell for decorate bte to kids and all ages. Is that good idea?
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Yes, I am an artisit. I am a very creative person in general. I suppose I could make money if I wanted to...No time though!
 
Me too! I am a very creative person. I understand that you have no time. Are you in college?

JennyB said:
Yes, I am an artisit. I am a very creative person in general. I suppose I could make money if I wanted to...No time though!
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How old is your son now? That's good idea for your son to pick a color earmold and BTE he want. The Earmold clear is hard to find. It's easy to lose. The best for kids to wear a bright earmold for safe to find. It's easy for everyone notice the color spot. I have a clear earmold now. It will be my next to get a clear with pink glitter.

jillio said:
You know what I think is so cool? When my son was little, the audis always tried to match the HA to hair color or skin color so it was not easy to see. I think it is so cool that people are starting to wear bright colors and decorations on their aids, instead of being told they have to hide them so no one will notice them. I love seeing people say, "Hey, this is a part of who I am. Let's have fun with it!"
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