A brooch is a wonderful accessory that will look appropriate on a huge number of outfits! Even the smallest and most modest brooch will undoubtedly attract the attention of others with its originality. In addition, this is a great gift for any woman.
And for those who like to spend time not only with pleasure, but also with benefit, there is a great idea: make a brooch out of wool yourself. Felting is a hobby of many people of different ages, which results in useful, beautiful, and, most importantly, unusual things, because they are made with their own hands.
This option is suitable even for those who have never done felting and therefore do not have the necessary experience. Any neat, patient and purposeful person who knows for sure that he wants to get a decent result can make a simple brooch. All the necessary materials can be easily found in specialized stores, so you don’t have to spend a lot of time looking for the things you need.
So you've made your decision.Where to start? What does it take to create a great brooch? What difficulties can newbies encounter and how to avoid annoying mistakes? You will learn about all this in this article.
Popular ideas for wool brooches
The main advantage of this activity is that you can make exactly the brooch you want. And there are plenty of options.
First, think about what design will go with most of your items. This way you can change your looks while keeping your favorite accessory with you.
And also in order to be inspired to work, You can look for ideas on the Internet or in specialized magazines. Most often they offer not too complicated options that everyone can do.
The most popular crafts are, of course, flowers. And all because this is the most universal accessory design, suitable for any woman. In second place were various animals. Fox cubs, bear cubs and other forest inhabitants often adorn the outfits of fashionistas.
There are also more complex models - these are symbols, hieroglyphs and other interesting designs.
IMPORTANT! You can choose any thematic brooch. For example, if this is a New Year's gift, then an excellent solution would be to choose the symbol of the coming year. For your friend’s birthday, you can make an accessory in the shape of a cat, if this is her favorite animal.
There are no restrictions on choice here, so it all depends on your imagination.
How to make a brooch from wool, felting
We will focus on one of the universal solutions - heart-shaped brooches. This accessory will be a great gift for Valentine's Day, as well as for any other occasion, or even without it.
First of all, you need to prepare the necessary materials:
- felt of different thicknesses and colors;
- needles and wool for felting;
- clasp;
- lightning;
- foam sponge;
- sewing supplies;
- matches;
- pencil;
When everything you need is ready, you can start working.
- Draw the shape of the future brooch on thick felt.
- Then cut off the required amount of zipper and singe it on the sides.
IMPORTANT! So that not a single extra piece of fabric sticks out.
- After you cut out the base, sew a zipper to its edges. This will not only make the product more attractive, but will also allow it to hold the desired shape and not fall apart.
- The next step will be the felting itself. Place the resulting heart on the sponge, take the wool and the needle and simply start poking the needle where the wool should be.
IMPORTANT! Please note that there should be several needles for felting. The thickest and largest needle is used first. Then a middle layer is passed over the resulting layer, and the wool is smoothed with a thin and small needle.
- As you work, regularly tear the brooch off the sponge to prevent it from becoming too firmly attached. Many beginners, not foreseeing such an outcome, are forced to start all over again, because the first craft is stuck to the sponge and tearing it off is very problematic.
- The product is almost ready. If desired, add a few stitches with regular thread as decoration.
- Now all that remains is to attach a piece of another, denser, dark-colored felt to the back to hide the underside.
- Then attach the clasp.
- Trim the protruding edges of the back felt and check the tightness of the clasp on the brooch.
Choose only proven, durable glue so that the fastener does not fall off after just a couple of days and several uses.
Now you know how to make a wonderful brooch for yourself or your loved ones.Such a gift will definitely be remembered, because it will not be easy to gather dust in the corner of the closet, but is constantly worn due to its uniqueness, sophistication and versatility. And you, having mastered the simple skill of felting, will be able to continue making other useful things that will decorate your apartment or you.
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