All about glitter foamiran

If you are familiar with the field of needlework, then you probably managed to notice that recently crafts and original compositions from such material as glitter foamiran have become increasingly popular. Today in our article we will talk more about glitter foamiran, and also consider what products can be made from it.

First of all, it must be said that glitter foamiran is a type of ordinary foamiran decorated with sequins (hence the name of the material - “glitter” in English translates as “sparkles”). Foamiran was specially designed for needlework, respectively, from it you can make a wide variety of crafts.

So, such products from glitter foamiran are popular and widespread:

• Christmas tree decorations and Christmas decorations;
• hair accessories (most often hairpins);
• decorations and decorative elements that are used to decorate gifts (for example, gift box bows);
• souvenirs, etc.

Despite the fact that you can create many different compositions from glitter foamiran, before you start working directly, it is important to familiarize yourself with all the features and distinguishing characteristics of the material. Besides, To obtain a high-quality final result, you need to analyze the rules for working with raw materials.

On the other hand, glitter foamiran looks very elegant and festive, it attracts the attention of others.

Glitter foamiran is produced in the form of small sheets, the cost of which is relatively low. Almost every needlewoman can afford to purchase such material. It is also important to keep in mind that the material is available in a variety of colors and shades, so you can make bright and unusual products.

Glitter foams are not printed on both sides of the sheets, but only on one side.. In this regard, you need to be especially careful when working with the material so as not to confuse the front side with the wrong side.

To work with glitter foamiran you will need a number of additional tools and accessories. Among them:

• high-quality high-quality cardboard - this material is useful if you decide to make blanks for future products;
• an iron or a hairdryer - these household appliances are indispensable in the process of heating the material, with their help you can give the foamiran the shape necessary in each particular case;
• glue - in this case the glue gun will be the most comfortable and convenient in the process of use;
• scissors - they will have to cut out the components of your composition, you can use clerical, manicure or any other tool;
• wire - will become the basis for many handicrafts, in particular floral ones, while it is recommended to use not ordinary, but specialized floristic wire;
• mold - thanks to this material you can create the texture and texture of your products;
• paints - allow you to give a realistic shade to the composition, change the color;
• the stack is a special tool through which you can give the desired shape to your jewelry and its parts;
• acrylic varnish - it will help create a glossy effect.

You can make a variety of crafts from glitter foamiran (for example, hairbands, kanzashi, etc.). Today in our article we present you master classes and simple ideas of products from unusual brilliant material.

Plant themes are quite popular among lovers of crafts from glitter foamiran. So, with glitter you can create such a flower as red poinsettia, a plant with large leaves in a pot, a bouquet of flowers, etc.

To create a floral arrangement, you need to pre-create patterns using cardboard. According to this pattern, you need to cut out a floral image from glitter foamiran, and then give the composition a volume (this can be done using heating devices: a hairdryer or iron). You will also need a wire - it will serve as a stalk for the flower.

The process of creating poinsettia from a glittery fomyran in a pot in the video below.

The base of the basket can be created holistic (in this case you will need one large piece of glitter foamiran) or made of several parts (for example, from strips, and then the basket will turn out to be bright and colorful).

In the first case, you need to give the necessary cup-shaped shape to the material, and in the second - create a base on which multi-colored strips should be attached. Also, remember to create a pen. Such a basket made of glitter foamiran can fulfill both a purely decorative role and be functional (for example, you can put a gift in it).

In the process of manufacturing this product, you can give free rein to your imagination. So, to create a hat you will need a round base (which will subsequently play the role of fields), as well as an element that will be the cone of the hat. They can be made from one or from several colors.

Depending on your desires and skills, you can create a card entirely from glitter foamiran or make only some parts from this material. In the first case, you need to take 2 sheets of glitter foamiran and glue them together along the edge. At the same time, immediately cut out sheets of the size that you want to see your card. To create greetings from shiny material, you can cut letters; if the card is presented for a birthday, then cut out the numbers, for March 8 - flowers, etc.

When buying material, as well as when creating compositions from it, you should adhere to simple, but effective advice from specialists. In this case You can get the highest quality result that will bring positive emotions to you and your loved ones.

• If you have never worked with a glitter foamiran, but want to try yourself in something new and unusual, then purchase a special set for needlework, which includes all the necessary elements for creating crafts. Thus, you will understand whether you like working with this material or not.
• In the process of making compositions, use only high-quality materials. If you ignore this recommendation, then in the end you can get a low-quality product.
• When choosing colors and shades of the main material, as well as additional decorations, it is important to make sure that all of them are successfully combined with each other. You must be able to present the final result. Only in this situation can you create a complete single composition.

See how to make a head jewelry with flowers from glitter foamiran in the video below.