Kanzashi Flowers

Needlework is back in fashion. More and more women are making interesting and original crafts in their free time. The kanzashi technique that came to us from the Land of the Rising Sun is in great demand. The technique is clear and easy to learn, and finished crafts turn out to be colorful and charming. In most cases, it is used to make flowers. They are complemented by various accessories and products (hairpins, elastic bands, clothes and much more).

To start mastering amazing Japanese craftsmanship, need to prepare basic materials and other devices necessary for work. The basis is used satin material. It may vary in color and quality. For example, you can use the royal atlas - it is denser than usual.

To make the products look neat and presentable, before use it is necessary singe fabric tapes. To do this, you can use any source of open flame (candle, gas burner and other options) or a blowtorch.

Kanzashi flowers are used to create original flowers. hair accessories. You can use them decorate clothes, bags, hats and much more. Some craftswomen use fabric flowers as additions to the interior, Sewing them to curtains, pillows and other items.

As for any needlework, before starting work, you need to find consumables materials and instruments. Masters who have long mastered Japanese technology have their own sets, which can rightfully be called exclusive.Experienced needlewomen, in addition to satin ribbons, use expensive lace and various fabrics.

1. Satin ribbons of any color, length and width. You can also use large pieces of fabric, cutting them to the desired size or shape.
2. Also can not do without glue. It must be transparent. It is recommended to use a special glue gun, which has found its application in various needlework techniques. The consumables for this tool have virtually no stock, and one rod lasts for a long time. You can use universal compounds or super glue, but remember that they dry quickly, so you have to act carefully and accurately.
3. To work with small elements, you need tweezers. If there is no sewing, then you can use any other. Even a surgical one or one with which the eyebrows are plucked is suitable.
4. Prepare threads of different colors. They must be tight enough not to tear when tightened.
5. Be sure to prepare sharp scissors. Their size should be such that it is convenient to work with them.
6. Candles and lighters will be needed when it will be necessary to singe the edges of satin ribbons. If possible, you can use any other tool.
7. A set of needles is useful for fastening elements when you need to sew on beads and other decorative elements. Prepare invisibility and pins.
8. To give products a more expressive appearance, you will need accessories: beads, organza, beads of different sizes, stones, rhinestones and more.

To make flowers using the technique of the Land of the Rising Sun, the first thing you need to learn to create the basic elements - fabric petals. They are easy to learn, just follow the master class just enough.

First, we’ll look at how to make elements of large form.

Step-by-step instruction.

1. We prepare 6 pieces of satin. Size - 5.5 cm.
2. Each element needs to be folded in half, diagonally.
3. The result is a triangular element. The pointed corners must be folded inward so that these tips touch the third side of the triangle.
4. For those who are just mastering Japanese craftsmanship, it is advisable to fasten the two sides of the triangles with a thread in one place, to us the third triangle. Then, with the accumulation of experience, this action can be abandoned.
5. The resulting workpiece is tedious to turn out so that a rounded and smooth petal is obtained. The ends of the triangles should be in the center of the element, behind.
6. Bend the petal in half.
7. From below, the petal needs to be cut. You need to do this at an angle, but by no means horizontally.
8. Using an open flame or a soldering iron, you need to solder the 2 ends.
9. The process is indicated more clearly in the diagram.

According to the same principle, 6 elements must be made. Now the petals can be connected from below with a thread, gathered together to make a flower. We decorate the middle with beads, beads or in any other way. Here is the result.

The next element that is sure to come in handy in making kanzashi flowers is sharp petals. Asters, dahlias and other representatives of the world of flora are made of them.

The process of making a flower from pointed parts is as follows:

• First, it prepares 8 equally sized squares. dimensions - 5.5 centimeters.
• each element folds in half, also diagonally.
• after that, fold it in half again and repeat this action.
• the ends that appeared are carefully trimmed.
• we process the edges of the petals with fire - the element is ready.
• for a more understandable description, pay attention to the diagram.

We make 8 sharp petals, collect them together, fix, overlap the core of the flower with a bead and the flower is ready. When connecting a large number, you can make a very beautiful craft.

To make a beautiful flower with your own hands, just select the interesting workshop for beginners and follow exactly instructions.

To make a fabric rose you will need:

• lighter;
• white and pink threads for sewing;
• pink satin ribbon measuring 2.5x1.5 cm;
• needles.
• glue in a tube or a special gun.

Making crafts step by step.

1. The basis of a volumetric flower is fabric strips of 6-7 centimeters. The required amount is 12. Process each element with fire or a blowtorch.
2. Fold the fabric and stitch it with threads as shown in the image.
3. We perform the same action from a different angle. After that we tighten the thread.
4. Using this scheme, you need to make 12 pink petals. This is what should result in the end.
5. From one petal we make the swirling core of a raging rose. We twist the fabric into a tight tourniquet, sew it from the bottom.
6. We sheathe the resulting core with the rest of the petals in a circle. The first elements are recommended to be sewn, and the rest can be glued. During operation, place the parts so that they overlap. Here is what should happen.

Now we will make dahlia from fabric. To work, you need to prepare the following:

• candle, matches or lighter;
• scissors;
• ruler or meter;
• tweezers;
• sharp scissors;
• satin ribbons wide - 2.5 centimeters;
• glue (gun or universal composition);
• the material from which the base will be made (thick paper, cardboard, a small piece of fabric);
• the core of the flower (we use felt or stamens for artificial flowers, which can be bought at the needlework store).

Making crafts.

1. The tape needs to be cut into identical pieces, 5 centimeters long. The amount depends on the size of the flower. In this case, uses 35 elements.
2. Each piece must be carefully folded along, inside out, in the center.
3. We cut the diagonal corner and process the edge.
4. The sharper the cut, the smoother the petal.
5. The fabric element is disclosed. The top should turn out strictly in the center.
6. Clamp the petal from below, using fire, solder. Here is the result.
7. We bend the lower corners to the center and seal the base.

So the petal looks from the side, from the back.

1. Using this scheme, make the number of elements you need.
2. Now let's make the foundation. You can use the same material or any other.
3. Cut out an even circle from the atlas. Diameter - 5 centimeters. Like any other element, we process it with fire from all sides.
4. Attach the petals to the base. It makes the first layer, indenting from the edge of the circle about 5 centimeters. Securely glue 11 dahlia petals. The next layer will already include 9 elements, the third - 7, and the last - only 4 or 5. During operation, attach the petals a little overlap.
5. For the product to have a finished look, decorate the center of the flower with artificial stamens or in any other way, as desired.
6. This is how the product will look from the inside out.
7. The kanzashi dahlia is ready.

To make a bright blue flower, a minimum of materials is enough:

• 5 pieces of blue cloth. dimensions - 5x5 centimeters;
• two pieces of the same size of green fabric;
• plastic stamens;
• threads
• candle or other source of fire.

Execution process:

• First you need to make 5 blue petals of acute shape;
• we sew them together, the lower part to each other;
• after we make two green leaves, they can have a round or pointed shape, if desired;
• fasten them to the flower on both sides;
• places the stamen in the center and the flower is ready. This is what should result in the end.

Using the master classes described above, you can make different crafts:

• small flowers for decorating gum and hairpins for girls;

• bouquets of colorful or black and white buds;

• large flowers in pots that will "bloom" all year round;

• baskets complemented by small or lush flowers;

• colorful fabric crafts with which an ordinary hair hoop will look original and attractive.

Experienced craftswomen who have been engaged in the manufacture of crafts in this technique for several years share the secrets of craftsmanship with beginner needlewomen. Listen to the following tips, and your crafts will turn out to be charming the first time:

• for beginners it is better to use light and soft fabrics - it is more convenient to work with them;
• in the first stages, in the manufacture of round parts, it is better to take silk, instead of satin - because of the special structure, it bends more easily:
• make a choice in favor of bright or dark material - traces of processing by fire are more visible on light fabric;
• so that the flower collected from narrow petals looks as natural as possible, bend all the elements in one direction;
• thick tape is easier to work with than thin;
• beginners are recommended to use a candle for firing;
• Do not overdo it with decorative elements - their excess will lead to the fact that the product will look sloppy and tasteless.

Charming rose in Japanese technique. The craftswoman chose a delicate color of the fabric, and completed the product with rhinestones, plastic buds and light green leaves.

Lush and colorful dahlia saturated pink. To make it, it took a lot of sharp petals.

Potted kanzashi flowers - A colorful decoration for the living room, hall or bedroom. With their help, you can diversify the faded decor, make it brighter and more colorful. This craft will be a wonderful gift.

Multicolor crafts with the help of which it was possible to create original hair accessories and jewelry.

Wedding bouquet in pink and white. A charming accessory for any bride. Unlike fresh flowers, such a bouquet will retain a charming appearance even many years after the celebration.

A charming snow-white flower made of satin petals that adorned a thin hair hoop. The product was supplemented with mother-of-pearl buttons.

Lush aster of narrow petals of two colors. The core was decorated with a large metal element and stones.

Volumetric flower made of silver and violet glossy ribbons. The middle was decorated with plastic stamens.

See how to make a beautiful flower using the kanzashi technique in the next video.