How to make a bezel using the kanzashi technique?

Kanzashi is a popular Japanese technique for creating unusual origami. But at the same time, instead of the usual colored paper, various soft ribbons, as well as lace, are used. For the classic kanzashi, a silk base is traditionally taken. This technique allows you to create a variety of decorative elements and other items. Today we’ll talk about how to make a hair band in this way and how to decorate it.

To make a new do-it-yourself kanzashi headband, you need the following things.

• Material. As the basis for the product, it is better to take silk or a more affordable satin.
• Instruments. This group includes scissors for fabric, ruler, pencil, thread and needles. It is also better to use a lighter, it allows you to quickly process the edges of the fabric.
• Glue. It is better to use "Instant gel". It will be needed when connecting individual parts and tapes. You can also use MK glue.
• The basis. To do this, it is better to take a regular plastic bezel without jewelry. Its surface should be as even as possible, without damage and scratches. Otherwise, the tape will be difficult to attach evenly.
• Pin. This item is optional. But it is most often used after gluing the material to the base. A clothespin is attached to the upper outer part of the product, so that the adhesive mass better seizes, and the material subsequently does not come off.

If you also plan to decorate the rim with various decorative elements, then you should prepare separate pieces of fabric. It is better to make them from the same material as the outer part of the accessory, so that the overall design is harmonious. As additional parts, it is often used beads, pearls different colors and sizes.

Currently there are a huge number of different ideas and workshops, which will allow even a novice to create a hair band in the kanzashi technique. So, you can create such a product using satin ribbons. The plastic bezel can simply be braided with such a fabric. In this case, first you need to prepare the base, its width should be at least 2 centimeters. Then you should pick up the tape (its width should be about 1.2 cm, and length - 1.5 m).

Later it is necessary to apply a little glue mixture to the end of the strip. This edge is applied to the beginning of the plastic rim. On the outside of this base, glue is also applied in an even, thin layer. The base is braided with satin at a slight angle, while it is necessary to ensure that the joints are as flat and invisible as possible. In the end the other end of the tape is gently glued to the base on the inside so that it is not visible.

On top of the finished product is fixed with a clothespin and left in this form for the next hourso that the tape can fix itself well enough on the base.

If you want to make such a rim more interesting, then at the end you can attach additional decorative elements. So, crafts are often used in the form of snowflakes. A similar option can be suitable for the New Year holiday. You can also use small figurines in the form of a hat.

The next option is a kanzashi-style bezel made using double-sided tape and rep or silk ribbon. In this case, the size of the fabric should be the same as the size of the rim. In this case, only the outer part of the base is formed. First, cut out small parts of double-sided tape (length 1.5 cm). The film is carefully removed from it and applied to the ends of the rim on the outside. After this, the adhesive tape must be carefully distributed with your fingers so that bubbles and other irregularities do not form. Tapes are gradually applied to the adhesive part. It needs to be pressed well.

You can optionally decorate the finished headband on the head with small colorful flowers or artificial stones.

You can make such a hair accessory with ribbons of two colors. At the same time, they should be glued in such a way as to obtain an unusual pattern on the finished product. To do this, you first need to cut off two small pieces of fabric of each of these colors. They are carefully glued to the ends of the plastic base. You can trim the edges with a lighter. The edges at the end are slightly clamped with tweezers.

Tapes need to be fixed on the accessory so that they are placed on top of each other. After that, you need to take the lower strip and direct it under the upper one. So, the upper part will be guided by the rim, both elements will always intersect. At the end of the tape, carefully trim with scissors for the fabric. All elements are glued with PVA glue.

If desired, you can decorate the finished product with small beads or multi-colored beads.

A bezel with an unusual weave will look beautiful. In this case, you need to pre-burn the edges of all the ribbons so that they do not crumble later. Then it is necessary to drip a little glue mixture on the wrong side of the tapes and distribute it evenly. The strips are connected into small loops. The tape must be turned to face itself, and then stretch one element through another. So you need to do to the end of the fabric, alternating with materials of different colors, if you weave from several colors at once.

In the end, you should get a strip that looks like a pigtail. Its length should correspond to the length of the rim.The ends of the fabric are trimmed neatly. A little glue mass is applied to the outside of the accessory, and then finished weaving is applied to it.

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To make such an accessory look more interesting, it can be decorated large flower made in the same kanzashi technique. To make this decorative element, you will need to cut a satin fabric into small squares of the same size. In total, 8 pieces need to be made, subsequently they will become petals. Then you should process the edges of the material with a lighter. Thus, it will not crumble while wearing.

The resulting squares are folded diagonally inside out. The ends of the diagonals must be connected to each other. Later they are folded again. So it turns out a flower petal.

The bottom of the petal is also trimmed with scissors and processed. In total, 8 such elements must be made. At the end they are connected together, it is worth doing this with the help of a thread and a needle. At the same time, the threads must be selected in such a color that they are practically not visible and do not spoil the design. The thread is well fixed so that the flower does not break up in the future. On the wrong side in the middle of the flower, a little glue is dripped and attached to the rim. A small bead is attached to the center of the jewelry.

Almost everyone can make kanzashi headbands for different occasions. So, this monophonic accessory, decorated in a neutral style without large decorative details, will be an excellent option for children on September 1 or for everyday wear to school. In this case, it is better to choose products in blue, white, beige, pink or lilac colors. This option will be suitable even for adult women.

These hair accessories, decorated with two ribbons of different colors, with various decorations are well suited for special occasions. Several large flowers decorated with beads, rhinestones or beads can be attached to the central outer part at once.

A universal option will be an accessory decorated with small flowers or individual petals along the entire length. At the same time, it is better to make such elements not too large so that the product in the end turns out to be neat. If you will put it on for work or study, then it is worth choosing more neutral tones of the material. You can slightly dilute the design with small pearls or beads.

How to make a kanzashi rim with two ribbons can be seen in the next video.