It's time to bring inner peace and goodness into our dreams: we make a dream catcher with our own hands
Your dreams have become restless, it has become uncomfortable to sleep, or maybe an empty place has appeared on the wall in the bedroom that you want to somehow decorate? Today, in a review by the homemaster.techinfus.com/en/ editorial staff, we'll talk about how to make a dream catcher with your own hands, and why modern people need it.
Have you ever wanted to try to appease your dreams? So it's time to find out how to do it
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What is the "Dreamcatcher" amulet, and in what versions it can be made
A round spider web in a circle, woven of threads and decorated with feathers, pebbles and beads, is called a dream catcher. This is a kind of amulet used by Indian tribes and a number of other peoples.
The semantic purpose of the amulet is to catch bad dreams, entangle them in the cobweb nets, passing blissful dreams through the cobweb holes instead.
The Indians have several legends associated with the appearance of this magical item. But modern designers were not interested in the fabulous side of the product, but in its original use, wherever possible.
The product looks like a circle braided in a certain order with a thread
The feather, according to the Indians, symbolizes air, breath, without which life itself is impossible.
In the Indian version, it is advisable to use the feathers of birds of prey or the rather catchy plumage of any other bird
Jewelry in the form of beads was also selected individually. They could be made of bones, different types of wood, stones. Today, designers use plastic or bugles for dream catchers. If this subject has a sacred meaning for you, it is better not to deviate from traditions and work only with natural materials.
Using a dream catcher
Of course, the name of the subject already speaks for itself. But if you do not treat the amulet as a simple item of the original interior, then we advise you to hang it correctly.
A sweet and sound sleep is promised only by the product that hangs at the head of your bed. It should be located not just on the wall, but be able to rotate freely. Otherwise, how can he catch good dreams for you and drive away bad
If this is just a kind of home decor, then on the wall such beauty will have to be in place.
If there is absolutely nowhere to hang the amulet above the bed, then it will work well both under the chandelier and under the wall sconce.
There is no need to worry about where the evil spirits, entangled in the web, go: Indians of the Kihtu tribe believe that all spirits are in danger of certain death at dawn.
Indian version
No wonder the Indians hung a dream catcher over their sleeping place. Probably, modern people would not hurt to learn from the ancients to guard their dreams.
Materials and tools
We remember the naturalness of the materials, so you need to find threads that are thick and strong enough. Thin strands will not even be visible, where they can catch a bad dream.
It would be a good idea to try to depict on paper the suggested version in color. If you don't have such a skill, it's okay.
At this stage, the colors of the threads are selected: it is better to take those that do not cause irritation and help the head "cleanse" of the day's litter from any negative thoughts.
For decoration, you should take beads. If there is an opportunity to purchase natural stones with holes for beads, this will be the best: just select either the stones you like, or specifically "your" ones.
Instead of plastic, you can use those glass that we find on the seashore, washed and polished by waves. If there is nothing to make thin holes in them, then you can pick up shells, wooden beads, semi-precious stones from old beads.
We definitely pay a lot of attention to feathers. You may be able to get the feathers of an owl, an eagle, or even a crow.
What is very important: you should not look for feathers in bird nests, it is unlikely that this will be a good energy gift. Therefore, you should also not "select" the feathers of a dead bird and, moreover, kill the birds (we hope you have not even considered this option).
In addition to the above items, we are preparing good scissors and a small wooden hoop.
Step-by-step instruction
What do you need to do first? First, we acquire a good, good mood: bad thoughts are not the best helper in such an energetically important work. And it will work much better with a clear and calm head without a bad mood.
In addition, the masters do not recommend distracting from the lesson and postponing the work begun: the main thing is to twist a web at a time.
So, step by step work goes like this:
| Illustration | Operating procedure |
|---|---|
 | If the hoop is ready, then go straight to the next step. If there is no hoop, then we take young tree branches peeled from wood skins, it is better to take a pliable tender willow. We collect a circle from a branch and tie it with a thread so that the shape is preserved. Before continuing work, the circle is dried. |
 | The hoops need to be wrapped with laces or thick threads. It is better to start exactly at the junction of the branch and move, pulling the thread tightly. It is not necessary to cut off the tip, it can be left to hang. How to wrap? Whatever you like: evenly, chaotically, with a monochromatic thread or multi-colored laces. We only do not forget that after returning to where the winding began, you need to secure everything with a strong knot. |
 | Now we are not distracted by anything and weave a cobweb. The thread should be tied near the knot where you finished wrapping the hoop. Now, moving clockwise, weave a web. We wrap the hoop with half-knots, and when we reach the beginning, we go to the second row, and we also stretch the thread with a half-knot along the woven mesh, as in the diagram. |
How far to make the half-knots depends on your preference and the diameter of the hoop. If you want, you can make an asymmetrical spider web. The stringing of beads occurs at this stage. It is important to take into account that the beads have a certain weight and can bend the thread, so you need to be more careful with tension.
- The closer to the center, the tighter the thread should be, otherwise it will sag. Do not forget to secure the tip, otherwise everything will quickly dissolve. It will be better if in the middle you leave a hole in which you can place a feather or bead.
- At this stage, they work with laces and feathers hanging from them.
According to the number, the number three or seven is recommended: the laces are cut and simply tied to the hoop
Where to tie? If your catcher turned into a wall clock, the feather laces would end up tied to the numbers 3,6,9 and in between.
Can feathers be hung in bunches? Of course yes! Whether individual feathers or tufts, it all depends on your desire
Video: Indian version of the amulet
Those who find it difficult to navigate by diagrams and photos can see everything with their own eyes on the video:
Siberian variant
The funny word Kytgyem is pronounced rather difficult the first time. But this is the name of the strongest amulet-bait, which was actively used by Siberian shamans.
This is a true conductor of energy that helped in rituals associated with another world, the world of dreams.
The furry web by its power does not divide dreams into good and bad. During the day, fur absorbs any energy, and during a night's sleep it splashes it into the owner's dreams, which makes the images extremely vivid.
What you need and how to make a ritual amulet
Unlike the Indian version, feathers are not needed in the Siberian catcher. But the fur is needed. Especially, it is important to find the right piece of fur for the center of the dream catcher.
You need a hoop made of a tree or a branch, fur, 4-5 leather cords and 36 threads of black or dark deep blue, red threads.
A hoop or rim made of branches is wrapped according to this pattern
First we wrap a hoop or braid from branches.
Once the web is ready, you need to carefully tie a lump of beautiful fur in the center. It is better if it differs in color from the rest of the fur.
We tie 4-5 laces along the edges, which should hang down.
Using glue or threads, attach the remaining fur along the edge of the product, tie it piece by piece to the edge of the laces.
Workshop on making a beautiful dream catcher
If you want to thoughtfully plunge into manual work, then let's see how to make a beautiful and neat amulet to protect your sleep.
What is needed from the materials
We select materials:
We sit down more comfortably and with our souls begin to create our good dreams.
Going into creating a dream catcher
If you plan to weave a willow wreath, you need to start weaving on the same day as the branches are cut. This will make it perfectly round.
It is necessary to fasten the base of the branches with a dense thread and weave a braid or braid the branches one after another. The tips are fixed and tied to the base, and the circle itself is slipped onto some suitable cylindrical object. Your hoop will be ready in about a month.
With a wooden hoop, everything is easier, you can start working immediately.
The hoop is tightly woven with no gaps
The hoop is carefully braided with threads, very tightly without any gaps. Then, when we begin to braid the circle with a cobweb, clothespins will come in handy.
It is easy and simple to fasten the thread with clothespins so that the tension does not loosen, or if we suddenly need to move away very urgently.
Here is another interesting pattern for weaving a web.
In order for the trap to be perfectly flat, you need to measure the circumference with a measuring tape and divide it into equal parts, which will serve as marks for the half-nodes. We make marks on the hoop with soap bars or contrasting threads.
To braid a medium-sized circle, you can unwind about three meters of thread. We will tie the end of the thread on the hoop so that the edge of 40-50 cm remains free. Insert the long end into a needle with an eye of a suitable thickness. Take into account that the selected beads should easily slide along the needle.
Step-by-step weaving of a spider web goes like this:
- We will work with the knot method. Weave the first level of the spider web on the hoop.
- After that, we begin to braid the second level. It is easy to make loops with a needle that cling to the middle of the sections of the first floor. Remember that the tension must be good.
- There can be as many levels as your hoop and desire allow.
- At least one bead, but you need to weave. You can place it anywhere, best of all - right in the center.
- With PVA glue, carefully coat the knots with the ends of the threads: the glue will dry out and become invisible, but will make the work durable.
- At the long end, left by us at the very beginning, we make a loop for suspension.
The amulet for good dreams is ready, you can decorate it with feathers on hanging laces, shells or beads
Here is another scheme that can be successfully used in work.
Original ideas for decorative "Dreamcatchers"
If the amulet is treated as a beautiful decorative thing, then there will be no boundaries for the manifestation of imagination. Even the form becomes unimportant, as can be seen in the photo:
Triangular mascot looks creative
You don't have to make the web perfectly straight, the asymmetry is fine too
You can experiment with the shape for those who will use the talisman as a decoration.
Asian charm with matching images in the center is also beautiful
Creative bright design will make such an item the pride of the owner
Two hoops, fixed under the larger one, look beautiful.
Weaving in the form of two energies - male and female, adds energy weight to the amulet
The principle of operation in general is the same everywhere, only the schemes and variants of weaving the web differ. The decor for the amulet is also variable. It's an interesting and soothing job that is sure to turn out beautiful! The time spent doing such work brings pleasure and gives the house a wonderful object with a sacred meaning. Don't forget to hang your dream catcher in your bedroom!
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