I love dreamcatchers. When I visited LA I loved how there were dreamcatchers in every store. I had to have one! This is not a traditional "perfect" dreamcatcher though. It is definitely imperfect. Something about imperfection is so beautiful to me.
You will need:
-One metal or wood hoop
-Suede ribbon
-String or yarn
-Beads
You will need:
-One metal or wood hoop
-Suede ribbon
-String or yarn
-Beads
Now in this picture I originally was going to use Nylon Monofilament for the inside. However, this completely failed (sad face). But I used thread that I had on hand with much more success. If I can suggest anything, it would be to use a thicker thread. The thin thread was a little challenging and sometimes hard to see. It gives it a very delicate and feminine feel, however.
Start wrapping the suede around the hoop. When you are finished wrapping, tie a knot at the end of the suede and create a hoop of suede in order to hang your dreamcatcher.
Next its time to make the inside. This picture is from the original filament usage. First tie the string to the hoop and double knot it. Then take the string and go over the hoop and through the space you just created with the string. Keep doing this all the way around the hoop.
Then, once you have finished the outer area, keep wrapping with the same concept but on the inside of the hoop. Take the string over the taut string and through the loop you created with the string.
Here is a link that demonstrates it.
When you want to put a bead on the dreamcatcher; simply place a bead on your string before you do the next loop.
Then, once you have finished the outer area, keep wrapping with the same concept but on the inside of the hoop. Take the string over the taut string and through the loop you created with the string.
Here is a link that demonstrates it.
When you want to put a bead on the dreamcatcher; simply place a bead on your string before you do the next loop.
For the hanging beads. Simply string several beads together and double knot the string on the bottom of the hoop.
And now you have a perfect DIY gift for someone special or for your own beautiful wall.
Happy creating!
And now you have a perfect DIY gift for someone special or for your own beautiful wall.
Happy creating!