In the modern world, despite the high technological content, there are still various signs, customs and amulets that have been preserved and passed on from our ancestors. A lot of them can be purchased at high prices in some specialty stores, which is totally meaningless!
We provide you with another solution, allowing you to make an amulet of good luck by hand in an improvised way! It won't take too much time, but it will definitely give you enough fun and enjoyment.
Originally from the past
Before we tell you how to make a lucky charm by hand, we will briefly tell you its story. We will discuss the amulet dolls that were popular among our ancestors.
Usually they patronize women, mistresses and fireplace keepers. Such a lucky charm should be carefully stored in a secluded place, so as not to disturb it and irritate it in some way.
Since ordinary people are not particularly known for their huge wealth, this doll is made of temporary materials, scraps, fabric remnants, straw and wood. Good luck amulet can even be passed down from generation to generation, but if you don’t have one, then we can easily make it ourselves!
From the craftsman by shred
To find materials for this craft, just check your trash can because there must be something in it. Therefore, not only will you run out of decorations, you can also make amulets of luck and money by yourself.
what do you need:
- Molar floss. It is best to be red or white, best combined with folk style. We even need less than half, so you can use pruning.
- Various fabrics. It is best to choose natural ones because their properties make them easier to use, which makes them similar to paper or cardboard.
- Flax fiber. Because of its texture, we will use it to create hair; you can buy it at any store that has natural products.
- Scissors.
The first master class: Doll-bereginya
- We made a column of any length and width with white linen fabric, tied together in three places with a thread. This will be the body of the future amulet.
- Cut a large square from the same fabric and fold it into a triangle at one end to create the outline of the head and arms. We use red or white wires to fix everything.
- We use thread to separate the palms of the obtained "wings", just like making a belt.
- We make shirts from bright cotton fabrics, cut them according to their shapes and fasten them with thread in the same way. It is important to note that the DIY amulet of good luck is made without needles and of course without glue. Such materials are not welcome here because they keep our amulets away from their ancestors.
- You can also decorate your shirt with bright ribbons with ornaments, lace or beads, but don't overuse it, because first of all, this is a folk doll.
- For the skirt, we cut out a big circle with a slot in the middle, put it on the amulet, and fastened it with thread from the wrong side. It can also be decorated with ribbons, beads, flowers or embroidery as needed.
- Now we take the flax, separate it in the center with thread, fix the hair on the head with thread, and carefully hide the knot.
- We weave a braid with ribbon, make a scarf with fabric triangles, and tie the ends around the neck a few times.
- We put all kinds of grains, seeds and herbs in a separate piece of cloth, then put in coins and form a knot, and tie it to the doll's hand with thread. It symbolizes wealth and wealth, this ready-made amulet will definitely bring you!
Any occasion
How to make a good luck amulet so that it fits in the palm of one hand without losing it-of course, making bags with various herbs can bring happiness, prosperity and wealth to your home.
As everyone may know, our ancestors attached great importance to various herbs and berries, giving them various magical properties. We can't think of a better way than drying the plants and putting them in small bags that can be easily scattered throughout the house!
From everything to everything
We will not delay for a long time, and immediately start telling you which herbs you can use to make amulets to attract good luck in your home.
We will only describe the most affordable ones, which are easy to find for each of us:
- Birch wood is the patron saint of fireplaces and women's happiness.
- Elderberry is a miraculous healing power.
- Elms-wisdom and wisdom.
- Oak tree-knowledge.
- Spruce-longevity and health.
- Willow-protect from harm and evil eyes.
- Clover is successful.
- Nettles, linden trees, ferns, thistles, wormwood, mountain ash, sage, hops and celandine-these are just some of the plants that are suitable for us to make amulets that bring good luck and wealth at home.
Master Class 2: A Bag of Happiness
For such products, you must prepare in advance, and most importantly, if it is summer. It is in this season that all plants have reached the level of both beauty and natural aroma. So, gather all the herbs you need and then dry them in the sun. This is the fastest and easiest way to get the materials needed for the job in a few days.
When the plants are drying, we sew small bags with burlap ourselves. They can also be decorated with ribbons, embroidery or buttons. For the strings, we use red dental floss.
When all the ingredients are ready, fill the bag with herbs. You can not do this until the end, so that it will not be difficult to close it later, or on the contrary, you can fill it so that the dried flowers can be seen from above. We fixed everything with hands and thread, without the help of glue, and then we spread the bag all over the house, so that the amulet of good luck will definitely work!
Taste and color
If the first two options do not meet your preferences, then we offer another option-wooden amulet, good luck!
Its essence is that it can not only be made into pendants, but also into brooches, rings or keychains. And the product is environmentally friendly, because we will avoid the use of various chemicals, such as varnish. If necessary, we will replace them with colored oils.
For manufacturing, you only need a small piece of thin wood, a burning device, sketches and sketches, and further developed accessories.
The third master class: wooden amulet, auspicious treasure
File a piece of wood into the desired shape with a file, then lightly sand the edges to remove any sharp chips or debris. Also prepare holes for accessories in advance.
Paint a pencil drawing on one side, then heat the burner, then add depth and color to the drawing. Add some details and lettering to let the product cool down.
For durability, please treat the wood surface with special oil or use linseed oil instead. It can not only increase the color, but also make the amulet waterproof.
After absorbing the oil, the accessory can be safely hung on the rope as a pendant and glued to the base to make a ring, brooch or anything else. You can leave it as it is, for example, by putting it in the secret pocket of the bag you carry with you when you travel. Therefore, luck and happiness will always be with you!
For a good night's sleep
The next idea is perfect for those who not only want to get a lucky charm, but also want to decorate the interior of their room. We are talking about a very popular dream catcher, which can also be traced back a long time.
Most likely, its first creator was an Indian, who made a talisman to capture nightmares and nightmares and hung it on the head of a sleeping person. We will make such a stylish amulet today:
- Take a ring of any diameter, depending on the desired size of the dream catcher, and wrap it over the entire length with thread or tape. There should be no gaps between them so that the base cannot be seen.
- Once the hoop is ready, we start weaving the spider web, adding sequins, beads and various decorations.
- So, we fill the "inside" of the dream catcher round by round, and get a braid that resembles a spider web. When you are done, carefully lock the thread and hide it.
- It's time to decorate the amulet to get a peaceful sleep. This can be done by attaching the feathers directly to the braided rope or hanging from the rope at the edge of the hoop. There, you can also add large beads, ribbons, and anything else you can find in the inventory. Even shells can decorate the whole picture very well.
- The rest is to form a ring, you can use it to hang the dream catcher on the head of your bed, so that your dream is only kind and bright!
Other ideas
Of course, the amulet of good luck does not end with the amulet we listed for you. Therefore, here are some more interesting options for you to choose from:
- Red line. You may already know that, like an ordinary red thread, once wrapped around the wrist, it becomes more and more popular. Such accessories can be easily remade and decorated at home, for example, using personalized pendants or beads.
- Home bell. Another amulet that is easy to make is a small bell decorated with ribbon and fabric. It symbolizes the cleanliness and kindness in your home, and the front door often becomes its place to live. The bell itself can be painted with gold or silver paint, which will increase its beauty.
- horseshoe. This option is very popular and can be easily purchased from any home improvement store. But it's easy to do it yourself, because you only need to find a horseshoe-shaped base and put all your existing stocks on it. This list includes not only dried flowers, seeds, grains, fabrics, ribbons, but also coins. In addition, usually on the horseshoe, you can see all kinds of pretzels, candies and fruits made of polymer clay!
In summary, we can conclude that good luck amulet can be made of any material on hand. It takes no more than an hour, but the process itself brings not only joy, but also wealth and happiness to your home!