Braiding ribbons on a green dragon necklace. Weaving baubles from ribbons: learning how to make beautiful bracelets Do-it-yourself bracelet from braid

I do not claim to be an expert in this field; my article is more for beginners. I will try to tell you about all the nuances of this needlework and teach you several techniques for creating flowers from ribbons.

The uniqueness and simplicity of this needlework

If you look at photographs of ribbon flowers, the beauty and sophistication of floral arrangements, this skill will seem incredibly difficult. I hasten to please you that this is not the case.

The flower you have in mind will always work out, of course, depending on the experience and skills acquired, the end result will be different.

Artificial flowers are created from various materials, knit, weave from macrame, sculpt from polymer clay, all these methods require talent and special skills.

In our case, it will be sufficient to carefully study step by step instructions for beginners, how to make flowers from ribbons and you will succeed.

I will say a few words about the strength of products made from nylon tapes. It all depends on the functionality of the future product; if flowers will decorate the interior, then special reliability is not required here, but if the flower will decorate a children’s headband or headband, then you need to try to make a very high-quality thing.

Methods for making flowers from ribbons

I want to tell and show you several basic ways to create flowers from ribbons. Having mastered this simple science, you will be able to create any kind of flowers.

My advice to you is to try making any fantasy specimen using one of the techniques, and you will feel all the nuances of the method you have chosen and master it faster.

Preparing for needlework

• Any ribbons you like different colors and sizes
• Needles and threads
• Sharp scissors
• Glue gun
• Tweezers
• Centers for flowers or beads, sequins
• Floral sleeve (or tube for thickening the stem).

Also prepare your desk with a desk lamp.

Kanzashi

My acquaintance with flowers made from satin ribbons began with the kanzashi technique. This technique came to us from Japan; kanzashi are decorated with hairpins or hairpins.

Girls' hairstyles bloom with chic flowers thanks to such hairpins. Due to the fashion for kanzashi, more and more needlewomen are mastering this completely simple technique.

In addition to the prepared materials mentioned above, take a ruler, chalk for patterns and a candle for singeing the ends.

Kanzashi uses three types of leaves: round, long and sharp.

• To begin, cut a satin ribbon 5 cm wide into squares, naturally identical.
• We take a square and fold the corners towards each other, as shown in the photo and lower the outer corners to the lower central corner.
• Then we bring the side corners back and clamp them with tweezers.
• If necessary, cut off the bottom cut and melt it over the candle.
• Thus, you get a round petal, of which you need to make several pieces.
• We collect the finished petals on a thread, roll them into a flower and glue them to the base, and attach a bead to the middle with a glue gun.

Congratulations on your first kanzashi flower!

I present to you several video master classes on how to make flowers from ribbons.

Creating a more magnificent flower.

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Creating double petals using the kanzashi technique, which make the cutest butterflies and beautiful snowflakes.

Melted petals

Another way to create flowers from ribbons is melted petals. This method is good for making large flower arrangements; for example, I made a basket with roses.

However, there are some nuances here:

• Not all ribbons work well for these colors;
• Melted petals do not look as neat as kanzashi;
• It may not work out right away, you need to get better at it.

A more suitable material for creating these flowers is nylon ribbons.

Manufacturing instructions.

• We make a pattern in the shape of a half heart, as shown in the photo;
• Next, cut out the petals, 7 large, 7 medium and the same number of small;
• The edges of each petal you cut are melted over a candle, after this treatment the petals become voluminous;
• We collect the petals on a thread in a checkerboard pattern, with a slight overlap, then the flower will be lush;
• We attach beads to the core.
• The flower is ready.

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Charming ribbon embroidery

Yes, they also embroider with ribbons! In embroidery, ribbons of different widths are used, which, when draped correctly, creates volume and beauty of the embroidered picture.

This technique is good for several reasons:

• Quick results;
• Ribbon embroidery looks very rich and is valued among amateurs;
• Not complicated schemes, anyone can do it if they want.

I have prepared several master classes, watch and learn.

Nowadays they sell a lot of kits for embroidery with ribbons, such kits are very good for beginner needlewomen, they contain a diagram, a canvas, a set of ribbons, threads and everything that is used to create a picture.

If you want exclusive work, you can draw up diagrams, select colors and textures yourself.

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Photos of flowers made from ribbons with your own hands

Both adults and children will not find it difficult to weave baubles from ribbons. Materials for creating bracelets can be beads and seed beads, threads and leather, as well as satin ribbons. And if it is more difficult to work with beads or floss threads (this is quite painstaking work), then weaving baubles from satin ribbons will not cause any difficulties in the work.

Experienced needlewomen can handle one bauble in just a few minutes! Fast, high-quality and very beautiful - these are the main advantages of weaving baubles from ribbons.

Those who are just trying their hand at weaving should start making baubles from ribbons. A little patience and perseverance, and the result will not take long to arrive.

If we talk about the ancestors of the art of weaving baubles, it would be fair to remember the American Indians. Centuries later, hippies introduced this decorative item into their subculture. Today the fashion for such things is returning. Such cute little things, donated dear person, are very much appreciated. Previously, a bauble was considered an attribute of a certain culture, today it is just a friendly gift that can show off on everyone’s hand. In some cases, girlfriends deliberately wear identical baubles on their wrists, thereby indicating that they are best friends.

Young fashionistas hang baubles on their bags and use them as keychains.

So, how to make baubles from ribbons? There are at least two simple ways.

Baubles made of two ribbons

To work on the future bracelet, you need satin ribbons of two colors. Remember the principles of color combinations. Today on the Internet you can easily find special tables that help you learn how to combine colors harmoniously. But for the first time you can take two colors, one of which is yellow. Colors such as red, blue and green go well with it.

Using an example, let's see how to weave a bauble from green and green ribbons. orange flowers. Approximately each tape should be a meter long.

First we bend the edge of one ribbon (green). We wrap it with another ribbon (orange), and then tie a knot. Thus, from the green tape we will get a living loop - if you pull its long end, then the loop can be tightened.

Now the loose ribbon (orange) needs to be folded into a loop, and then threaded into the finished loop made earlier from the green ribbon.

After this, the green loop needs to be tightened a little.

We will see that the orange loop has already become large. Next, we fold the green ribbon into the loop and thread it through the orange one. Tighten the orange loop. The process is repeated, we perform these actions in turn.

As soon as we reach the desired length of the bracelet, we tie the ribbons together in a knot.

Fenechka is ready! It can be worn on your hand or attached to your backpack.

Square bauble made of four ribbons

In this version of weaving baubles from ribbons, the consumption of ribbons is already greater.

We will need 4 tapes (their width is 5-7 mm). Length - 2 meters or more. You can take 2 long ribbons and start weaving from the middle with four ends.

Let's start weaving a square bauble. Leave 15 cm of each ribbon for ties and tie the ribbons into one knot.

Don’t think about where the front side of the ribbon is and where the back side is: in this bauble they will be visible equally.

We straighten the ribbons up, down, left and right. And then we weave in the following sequence:

1. Bend one ribbon (pink) from top to bottom, leaving a loop.
2. Now we cover it with a second tape, bending it from right to left (brown tape).
3. Overlapping the brown ribbon, bend the beige ribbon from bottom to top.
4. Next, bend the orange ribbon from left to right and insert it into the pink ribbon loop.
5. We carefully pull together all the ribbons and form an even square. We straighten all the ribbons.

There is no need to tighten the ribbons too much, otherwise the bauble will be uneven.

Repeat all five steps until the ribbon reaches the desired length. You will see that the bauble is quite voluminous.

Many people like this bauble because it can be worn not only in its original form, i.e. square, but also as a twisted spiral. To do this, just twist the finished bauble slightly, but very carefully to prevent deformation of the product.

You need to handle such a square bauble with care. If stretched too much, the ribbons may twist, in which case the bauble will no longer return to its original form, but will look like this:

Many craftsmen insert a strong thread into the bauble at the beginning of their work - this way the bracelet does not stretch and remains in good condition for a long time.

The keychain is woven in the same way, watch the video master class:

Round bauble made of ribbons

You can also weave round baubles from ribbons. This round bracelet is woven from Chinese lotus knots. The work will take about an hour. Tighten the knots very tightly, then the cord (the bauble itself) will turn out rigid and for a long time will not lose shape.

So, we need two ribbons 2 or 2.5 m long or 4 ribbons 1.5 m long. In the first case, satin ribbons are placed crosswise and secured with a pin.

In the case of weaving a bauble from four ribbons, they need to be folded together, tied with a knot, having previously retreated 10 cm for the ties. The knot is also secured with a pin.

After this, we pull the ribbons into a knot and straighten them.

Then you need to tighten the knot tighter:

1. One ribbon (light) lies straight, the second (dark) lies on top of the light ribbon in the shape of an arch.
2. Now we turn the light ribbon to the right so that it lies on top of the dark ribbon, also forming an arch. In this case, the two arches are perpendicular to each other.
3. Next, the dark ribbon should be lifted up so that it lies on top of the light ribbon, forming an inverted arch.
4. The light ribbon, in turn, bends to the left and passes not only over the brown ribbon, but also under it (look carefully at the photo!)

We repeat the above sequence of actions until the cord reaches the desired length.

That is, the basis for weaving a round bauble is a four-stage intersection of arches made of ribbons. They are then converted into one square, which is then pulled together tightly. It turns out to be a beautiful elegant cord.

It can be used not only as a bracelet, but also as another decorative element. It can decorate children's things, be a keychain, you can use it to make a beautiful headband or handles for a child's handbag - why not? If you weave a round bauble tightly enough, there will be no doubt about the strength of such a product.

Now you know how to make baubles from ribbons. But these are not all weaving options. Experiment!

What can be made from ribbons

How many things do you know that can be done? from ribbons? Bracelets, necklaces, hair decorations... And this is not the whole list. Many needlewomen and needlewomen manage to embroider pictures with satin ribbons, weave them into rugs, covers and much more. In order to learn these various handicraft techniques yourself, you just need to have the desire, materials and perseverance, then you will definitely succeed. After all, weaving with ribbons - a very interesting, useful and exciting hobby for people of all ages.

Where to start

Today you can find a lot of information and lessons related to any handicraft, so learning what you like so much has become much easier than, say, 15-20 years ago.

We can now only rejoice at the progress. But let’s not move away from the topic, but consider what weaving from ribbons can be. It can be both complex and simple, understandable even to a beginner. For beginners, it will be easier to learn how to weave so-called baubles than to immediately start making carpets.

Weaving baubles from ribbon

Baubles are not weaving ribbons themselves, as some people believe, but a bracelet decoration. In general, such a bracelet can be woven not only from ribbons, but also from threads, scraps, leather and other materials. So, let's get down to one of the simple techniques for weaving baubles. Take two tapes about five to six millimeters wide and one meter long. Secure them together with a needle or pin. Wrap one ribbon over the other so that a loop is formed through which you need to thread another ribbon and tighten it with a knot. Next, repeat this with another lace, that is, wrap it around another and thread it into a loop, tighten it. You can weave until the ribbon runs out, or you can “adjust” the product to the girth of your hand. You can attach clasps to one and the other side of the bracelet that will fasten on your hand, or simply leave the ties.

This is the simplest weaving of baubles from ribbons. But you can still weave flowers made from ribbons, which are called kanzashi. Kanzashi is ancient decoration Japanese geishas

Kanzashi weaving

Ribbon weaving kanzashi flowers may seem difficult at first glance, but it is not. The very principle of weaving is the correct bending satin ribbon to form the petals of a flower, such as a rose. Take a tape 4-5 centimeters wide and about one and a half meters long. Roll one edge into a tube so that it looks like the middle of a flower. Bend the free edge in half: this will be a petal that needs to be beautifully attached to the middle. You can glue it with Moment glue or simply sew it with thread.

Where to use kanzashi

This weaving of ribbons can be useful in making brooches or hair clips. It is enough to simply glue an ordinary crocodile clip, automatic clip or hairpin to the base of the flower, and you will already have a wonderful decoration ready, which is also made by yourself. And in order to use such a rose as a brooch, you just need to pin the base with a pin, which you will later attach to clothes.

Satin ribbons are one of the most affordable and effective materials, loved and used by many needlewomen. And this is not surprising, because the atlas proper care can be very durable, which means that products made from it will delight you with their beauty for a long time.

In addition, its consumption during operation is quite small, and the process of manufacturing all kinds of original accessories, exclusive interior decorations, decorative elements or unusual gifts‒ simple and accessible even for beginners.

If you haven't worked with ribbons yet, give it a try and see how easy and beautiful it can be. Moreover, there are many master classes instructing in detail how to make it yourself various crafts from ribbons.

From simple to complex

“Ribbon creativity,” in addition to its originality and beauty, also attracts with its diversity, because satin ribbons can be used both to make simple trinkets and to create real masterpieces or objects of art.

For example, here are the most simple options ribbon crafts that even your child can make:

• bows or flowers - these can be hair clips, decoration for a hoop, brooches, etc.;
• baubles and bracelets;
• various decorations for decorating gifts or home interiors - flowers, figurines, animals.

Crafts made from ribbons can also be complex, made using various well-known techniques (“kanzashi”, “artichoke” and others):

• satin ribbons they embroider entire panels and paintings and make aromatic sachets out of them;
• they are used to decorate Easter eggs and wedding paraphernalia - making bouquets, decorating wine glasses, gift champagne bottles, pillows for rings, etc.;
• Using ribbons and soap with your own hands, you can create entire baskets with flowers that will decorate any interior or make an excellent gift.

And these are not all possible crafts made from this material. For inspiration, you can use existing ideas in master classes or come up with something of your own, special.

Satin ribbon rose

Of course, you can start with the simplest thing. To easily make unusual and complex things, you need to understand the basic techniques for creating products from satin ribbons. And the best way to see this is step by step in the master class.

Step by step description

1. Although tulips, dandelions, hyacinths, primroses, and many other flowers are rolled from ribbons, the most popular flower among craftswomen is the rose. Roses are most often made using the kanzashi technique. For the flower, choose a ribbon of the desired color five centimeters wide. Cut the edge of the tape evenly and melt it with a lighter so that it does not fray. After this, place the ribbon so that its wrong side is facing up.
2. Fold the upper left corner down (in the pictures of the master class there are arrows and the fold lines are indicated by dotted lines), and fold the lower left corner to the right twice.
3. Take a needle and thread of the same color as your ribbon. Secure the resulting fold (the thread should be long, because you will then have to stitch the entire tape).
4. Connect the two layers of ribbon by stitching from the fixed place to the right (there should be about one or two millimeters from the edge) and stop at the edge of the top ribbon.
5. Fold the long edge of the ribbon to the left (in the direction of the arrow), and then the entire ribbon up to the right at an angle.
6. Make sure that the right sides match and you have three layers. Sew them together, working upwards from the bottom corner. Then stop, but do not cut the thread, but tuck the ribbon down, as shown by the dotted line in the photo master class.
7. Then turn it at an angle to the left and stitch again, only to the left along the top edge. Having connected the three layers, turn the ribbon in the direction of the arrow to the right, then at an angle downwards, and continue stitching.
8. When there are already enough pleats (this will take approximately fifty centimeters of tape), sew stitches along the edge of the last of them, capturing two layers. Trim off the excess material and melt it with fire, but leave the thread.
9. Tighten the thread and you will get a whole row of petals. Start forming a bud. The first petal must be made from the very beginning of the ribbon, pulling the thread where you secured the two folds. Twist it around these folds and you will have the center of the flower.
10. Take another needle and thread and pull the bottom edges of the petals together. Then form a second petal, twist it onto the bud and hem it at the bottom in the same way.
11. Continue on the same principle, adjusting the petals using thread tension. If you get a larger bunch on the bud, then your rose will be larger, looking like a beautiful blossoming flower. Or you can do a little tension, and then a delicate bud will come out.
12. Then twist the thread to the end and hem each petal from below. Carefully secure and trim the thread. Spread your flower.

Depending on how you want to use the rose, its bottom can be sealed with a piece of felt or ribbon, sewn to leaves, attached to a safety pin (for a brooch), a hairpin or hoop, etc. Such a delicate and beautiful product will be an excellent decoration or a gift for spring holidays, like March 8th.

Little roses - simple

Ribbon poppy

In the master classes there are other ways to create various flowers with your own hands. For example, you can separately cut many parts from satin ribbon, shaped like leaves and petals. Then burn them, form a flower and glue the elements together, decorating them with beads or sequins.

Ribbon lily - photo MK

Bride's bouquet of ribbons

The made flowers can then be sewn onto fabric or embroidered with satin ribbons directly on the canvas, making various paintings and panels. Using the same technique, it is easy to make many roses for the bride's wedding bouquet. All that remains is to make the base on which the flowers will be attached.

Easter eggs with ribbon decor

Wanting to decorate easter eggs, you can either simply cover the workpiece with fabric and then decorate it with flowers or ribbon bows, or use the “artichoke” technique - fold ribbons of different colors in the manner fish scales and glue them to the surface of the egg.

You can paste over balls in a similar way, and then you will get original ones. Christmas decorations or just interior decorations.

Ribbon basket for a bouquet

To make an unusual basket, take a piece of oval soap and attach safety pins on it in a circle at the top and bottom (their number should be the same, and they should be placed on the soap at a distance of approximately six to eight millimeters from each other - just stick them into the bar of soap ).

Then take a ribbon (not very wide - about one to two centimeters), secure one edge with a pin and braid the walls of the basket as follows: hook the ribbon to the top pin, then lower it down, hook it to the bottom one and lift it up, continuing further until all walls will not be braided.

You will have a long end left at the bottom - you will need it to braid the bottom edge and form the side. Then you will need to move it up to decorate the top edge. Use the remaining ends of the ribbon to create a bow. Use wire to make a basket and a handle and braid it with a ribbon of the same color or make an assembly out of it.

Attach the ends of the handle to the soap and decorate the basket. You can place primroses in it and give it to a friend or mother on March 8, or decorate it in any other way.

Making such beautiful and unusual crafts – great way show your imagination and creativity and make nice gifts for yourself or loved ones.

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