These snowflakes are not so simple in execution in comparison with those that are cut out of paper in the traditional way. But the result is unusual!
1. Bead snowflake
You can use wooden beads or any other, the main thing is to take three different sizes and follow the pattern. The finished snowflake can be painted and / or decorated with glitter.
You will need:
- 3 types of beads of different sizes (in this case - 5 mm, 7 mm and 9 mm);
- wire, quite soft and flexible, retaining its shape, the thickness in this case is 0.5 mm;
- thin-nose pliers;
- nippers.
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Step 1
First, make the main ring. String 12 beads with a size of 7 mm on the wire, fasten and cut the ends of the wire.
Step 2
Fix the wire (see the figure, the place of attachment is where the dot is placed) and make a ring of 3 beads 5 mm in size based on one of the beads of the previous row. Skip one bead, based on the next, make the same ring, and so on, until you close the circle. Fasten and cut the wire.
Step 3
Getting to the third ring. It will be attached to the 7 mm beads from the first row that were missing in the previous step. Collect the rings: three 5 mm balls, one 7 mm, three 5 mm, pass the wire through a large bead, as shown in the diagram, and so on, until you close the circle. Fasten and cut the wire.
You can stop at this step: it turned out beautifully! But you can go further.
Step 4
According to the scheme, we make the fourth ring. We use 5 mm beads, 5 pieces on each side of the loop, and 1 piece of 9 mm - for the top of each loop.
Step 5
The final row. We use beads of all three sizes (see diagram).
This is how the snowflake will look in the end.
Photo and source: apairandasparediy.com
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2. Snowflakes from felt
Snowflakes are two-sided: take felt of two colors and suitable threads of two colors.
You will need:
- felt of two colors;
- threads of the same two colors;
- sewing machine;
- ribbon for the loop;
- ruler and pencil / marker for fabric;
- scissors.
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Step 1
Cut 2 identical circles from felt of different colors.
Step 2
Draw a snowflake pattern on one of the circles and fold the two circles together.
Sew lines along the marked lines. Bartack at the beginning and end of each line. Sew a ribbon-loop between the felt circles in one of the stitches.
Step 3
Gently cut the ends of the threads.
Step 4
It remains to cut off the excess felt, forming a snowflake.
Photo and source: purlsoho.com
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3. Snowflakes from old books or magazines
Unnecessary books or magazines turn into original snowflakes!
You will need:
- a book or magazine;
- Ruler and pencil;
- breadboard knife;
- a gun with hot glue;
- fishing line or durable thread;
- glitter and PVA glue.
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Step 1
Draw the book into strips 2.5 cm wide. Cut the strips (it is best to do this with a breadboard knife on a ruler). In total, 280 strips are needed. Then divide the strips into heaps:
- 80 strips cut by 5 cm,
- 80 strips cut by 2.5 cm;
- 80 strips cut by 1.2 cm;
- Leave 40 stripes in their original size.
Step 2
For each snowflake detail we take 5 strips for a sufficient thickness. We are assembling a knot: in the middle is the longest strip folded in half, on two sides - two strips slightly shorter, behind them - two more, shorter. All layers must be glued with glue and put under something heavy so that they stick together well. You need to make 8 such nodes.
Step 3
Cut another 10 strips 2.5 cm wide. Roll them into a ring, grease the ends with glue and tie them with fishing line or thread for a while until the glue hardens. Then remove the line.
Step 4
Lubricate the bottom of each assembly with glue and stick to the round base. Glue 4 knots first by making a cross, then add four more. Between the nodes add more glue, for strength. Glue side "petals" too.
Step 5
Now you can add glitter. Done!
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