Unusual handmade jewelry always looks very original, and most importantly, they are very highly valued among the fair sex. With the help of small bows made using the popular kanzashi technique, you can decorate any image by adding some mystery to it. Such bows can be used not only to decorate hairstyles, but also for clothes, for example, as brooches. The kanzashi technique may seem complicated, but if you start with simple schemes, such needlework will seem very simple and exciting.
Features
The original name of the Kanzashi technique originates in the ancient Japanese culture of the sixteenth century. It was then that at the peak of popularity in this country were a variety of silk hair ornaments.At the heart of the technique of weaving bows from a ribbon is the familiar “origami”. The difference from origami is only in the materials used. Using natural silk, the Japanese created beautiful flowers, which were then fixed on their hair. Today, in addition to flowers, small kanzashi bows are also very popular.
Small and magnificent bows are collected not according to some ordinary algorithm, but by the correct folding of silk or satin and their connection with each other.
The needle with threads can be exchanged for a gun with glue, in fact, it performs the same function, but at times reduces the time for sewing.
Tools and materials
Before you start working with ribbons in this technique, it is important to understand that the material will have to be learned to be folded into a specific ornament, paying particular attention to patterns.
So, in addition to silk or satin to create bows you may need:
- , of different sizes (the width can be varied, the volume of future bows will depend on it);
- ruler, small scissors for needlework, needles and threads.
It is also advisable to purchase tweezers for working with small parts, a soldering iron (or lighter) is useful in order to remove the fringe on the ribbons.
Execution technique
Today, there are several different techniques for collecting bows using the kanzashi technique. Some of them can be collected in half an hour, and the creation of others may take more than one day. Consider in general terms the technique of creating jewelry for hair at home according to the general scheme.
- Pre-purchased ribbons of the required color should be cut into squares, the ends of the ribbons must be processed from fringe with a lighter or soldering iron.
- Next, with the help of a needle and thread in color, the cut ribbons should be assembled in one piece. Glue the resulting part to the selected base. It can be felt or from any hard fabric. It is recommended to tape the base;
- In the center of the created bow, you can glue the decor, for example, a large bead or place rhinestones.
- The resulting decoration should be glued to the main accessory on which it will be worn. It can be a hair hoop, an elastic band or a crab hair clip.
For decorating bows, you can use various decorative stones, rhinestones, beads, beads and artificial flowers.
This technique gives only a general superficial picture of the manufacturing process of Kansashi jewelry. For more information, we recommend watching ready-made workshops from professional needlewomen.
Beautiful examples
Satin ribbons from which kanzashi bows are made can be a great decoration for hair. We recommend that you pay attention to the original examples of small bows, which in the future can be taken as the basis of their own jewelry. Baby bows that can be worn by girls at any age look advantageous, especially to school or for any children's holiday.
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