A dream catcher or as it is called a dream catcher is believed to prevent evil dreams and make you sleep happily and comfortably, the way to make a dream catcher yourself at home is very easy and will not cost you much money, we will need a wooden or metal hoop, satin ribbon or thin threads, as well as thick colored threads with Some decorating tools such as feathers, beads, etc., are available to you.
See how to make a dream catcher at home with ease? Of course, these components that I mentioned to you above can be replaced with other materials, which I will mention in this article so that you can take advantage of the available materials and make yourself the hunter of your dreams without buying one at a high price.
Dreamcatcher/dream hunter benefits
Sleep is one of the best things for a person because in it he finds complete rest for the body, as well as rest for thinking. However, some people do not find comfort in thinking when sleeping, either because of problems that cause tension, anxiety, and thinking during sleep or because of the evil dreams that come to them during sleep.
Therefore, the idea of making the dream catcher was invented, which was invented by the Indians, and then spread to all countries of the world.
The Indians believe that the geometric shape of the dream catcher blocks evil dreams and allows only happy dreams to pass through, so it can be placed in the bedroom to get a good night's sleep free of any disturbances.
There has been a debate about the dream catcher in terms of its approval of the Sharia, and the position of religion towards the people who believe in it, but we will not leave this matter, considering that the dream catcher can be placed as a decoration in the house, even if it does not serve the purpose for which it was made, but you can follow The following ways in how a dream catcher works by yourself, and tell us how sincere a dream catcher is in blocking evil dreams during sleep.
Dreamcatcher/dream hunter made
Dreamcatchers can be made at home instead of buying them by following the method of making a dream catcher, because the components of a dream catcher are available in every home, and they can be made easier if we follow the mentioned steps.
Knowing that the sizes of the dream catcher differ, and thus their shapes differ, you can control the desired shape by choosing the size of the collar used, and some want to make more than one dream catcher of different sizes to make another shape that consists of more than one fisherman, but in the end, it is characterized by a shape Nice.
Dreamcatcher/Dreamcatcher Basic Ingredients
- Hoop/o-ring made of wood or metal as available.
- Soft satin ribbon/thread of medium thickness (preferably colored).
- Medium / large colored threads, preferably medium in thickness, to pass through the hole of the beads.
Tools
- scissors
- Glue suitable for crafts
decorating tools
- colorful beads
- Gems and seashells
- colorful feathers
How to make a dream catcher/dream catcher yourself
First: How to prepare the garland
The first task we will do in the way the dream catcher works is to prepare the collar, if you get a wooden collar, you will have to do the covering of the collar, either using a satin ribbon or using thin or thick threads as you wish.
You will wrap ribbons or string around the hoop, and craft glue can be used to secure the strings to the hoop.
The same applies to those who wish to use a collar made of metal, according to what is available, both of which serve the purpose.
Then you will have to design the internal threads in an organized geometric shape to get an attractive shape, such as mandala drawings. We will need threads that are a little thicker in size than the threads used to cover the wooden or metal hoop.
The threads should be colored because they will give an attractive and distinctive shape to the dream catcher. In addition, a different set of colors can be chosen, but taking into account that they are harmonious, calm, and comfortable to the eye, the more beautiful and loving the colors are, the more beautiful your work will be.
Second: The method of weaving threads on the hoop
It is possible to use the previous picture, which is similar in number to a wall clock (but because the size of the collar is large, you find that the numbers exceeded the number 12), to coordinate the thread in an orderly and accurate manner. Arrange it in a disorganized manner, neglecting to measure the distances between the corners, and in the end, the dream catcher appears unbeautifully.
Note: I mentioned above that the difference in colors makes the dream catcher look more beautiful, you can change the colors of the string in each chord or between each 5 digit space as shown on the dream catcher collar in the picture.
There is another method that is more successful than the previous method, and it is more suitable for beginners, you can use a white thread, and follow the method in the picture, and after you are done, you have to color the threads with watercolors, and the overall shape will be beautiful as well.
How do we add beads or stones?
While coordinating the threads as shown in the picture, the beads can be placed in the thread before knotting the thread, and the beads must be placed regularly so that they appear orderly at the end, that is, we can put the beads when weaving the last loop of the threads, or when weaving the third loop, it is important that not We put it randomly.
Note: Threads can be added and coordinated in more than one possible way, and those who draw mandalas will be more skilled during the work of Dream Catcher, because the more different the design and coordination of threads with the diversity in shapes, types, and colors of threads, the more beautiful and better the shape of the dream catcher.
Third: How to decorate the dream catcher
After you've finished designing the garland and you've finished a large part of how to make your own dreamcatcher, we'll decorate the dream catcher to get the final look.
We will need colored feathers and threads of the same colors as the feathers, sometimes some people find it difficult to get feathers, but I will suggest to you an idea that may suit some...
Ready-made colored feathers can be obtained by buying ostrich feathers, or obtaining them in your own way, which is the best and most beautiful type of feathers, but if you cannot get them, you can bring colored bird feathers such as feathers of geese or red roosters, and you can color White feathers with watercolors If you are a master of colors, you will get the most suitable and favorite shape of feathers for you.
We will use a sewing needle to pierce the upper hollow part of the feathers, adding beads and gemstones in the same thread connected to the feather, then tie the thread to the hoop from below, and this process can be repeated at least three times, and thus this will be the simple form of the dream catcher.
The dream catcher collar can be decorated with additional shapes, on the edge of the collar by placing flowers or using foam paper to make beautiful patterns on the edge of the dreamcatcher as shown in the picture.
It is possible to buy colored plastic roses, with foam paper, and the cost is very symbolic, or you can use the flowers in the decorative vase from home.