Wool is a fascinating material for those who love creativity. Being engaged in this type of needlework, you can translate various ideas into reality. Do you want something new and different? Make creative wool beads for your jewelry.
It is necessary
- - tense coat of several colors
- - pimpled film
- - sharp knife
- - water
- - soap or mild detergent
Instructions
Step 1
Creative wool beads can be used not only for making beads, but also for pendants and brooches. They are easy to make even for a child. And you can use them to create a collage. For example, make a crown of a tree out of green beads.
Step 2
Use some wool to create creative DIY beads in several matching colors. Separating the wool a little at a time, spread the wool layer in one direction on the bubble wrap. Lay the next layer across. And so several times, changing the direction of the layers.
For work, use wool in several shades suitable for the color scheme. Alternate colors in parallel with the layers. The number of layers depends on the thickness of the future beads. When you make your first attempt at creating wool beads, you will understand how many layers you will need to lay out to create the desired thickness of the beads.
Step 3
Using the wet felting technique, dampen the coat with soap and water. Place the bubble wrap on top and roll it with a rolling pin or iron it with your hands several times. As soon as the fur starts to fall off, start rolling up a tight rope. The tighter the tourniquet, the denser the beads will be. After rolling up the rope to create beads, continue to fold it by hand. Roll between your palms and on the film. Use whatever methods are convenient for you.
Once you are done with the beading, wash the tourniquet in running water and pat dry on a towel. Then take a very sharp knife and cut the rope into pieces of equal width. Now you can use the beads for further work.
