In the modern world, despite its high technology, there are still various signs, customs and amulets that have been preserved and passed on from our ancestors. A large number of them can be purchased in some specialty stores at an overpriced price, which is completely pointless!
We offer you an alternative solution so you make an amulet for good luck with your own hands from improvised means! It will not take much time, but it will definitely give you enough pleasure and enjoyment.
Originally from the past
Before we tell you how to make an amulet for good luck with your own hands, we will briefly tell you the story. And we will talk about the amulet dolls that were popular among our ancestors.
Usually they were condescending to women, mistresses and fireplaces. Such an amulet of good luck should have been carefully kept in a secluded place so that no one could disturb it and somehow anger it.
Since the general population was not very famous for its great wealth, the doll was created from improvised materials, remnants, remnants of fabric, straw and wood. An amulet for good luck can even be passed down from generation to generation, but if you do not have one, we can easily make it ourselves!
From the craftsman in pieces
To find materials for this craft, just check your trash cans, because there is definitely something in them. Thus, you will not only use the pruning up but also make an amulet for luck and money with your own hands.
What you need:
- Mouline thread. It is best to take the red or white colors that are best combined with the folk style. We need less than half so you can use trimmings.
- Different pieces of fabric. It is preferable to choose natural as it is much easier to work with them due to their properties which make them look like paper or cardboard.
- Hear fiber. We will use it to create the hair, thanks to its texture; and you can buy it in all stores with natural products.
- Scissors.
The first master class: doll-begrinya
- From white linen fabric we create a pillar of any length and width that binds three places with a thread. This will be the body of the future amulet.
- Cut a large square out of the same fabric and fold it into a triangle at one of the ends, creating a silhouette of the head and arms. We fix everything with a thread of red or white.
- We separate the palms of the obtained "wings" with a thread, in the same way we make a belt.
- We make a shirt from a light cotton fabric, cut it out according to its shape and fix it with threads in the same way. It is important to note that a do-it-yourself amulet for good luck is created without a needle and of course glue. Such materials are not welcome here as they remove our talisman from its ancestors.
- You can also decorate the shirt with light ribbons with ornaments, lace or pearls, but do not overdo it, as this is first and foremost a folk doll.
- For the skirt, we cut out a large circle with a slit in the middle, put it on the amulet and then fasten it with a thread from the wrong side. It can also be decorated as desired with ribbons, beads, flowers or embroidery.
- Now we take flax, divide it in the middle with a thread, with which we fix the hair to the head and gently hide the knots.
- We weave a braid with the addition of ribbons, create a scarf from a fabric triangle and tie its ends around the neck in several rounds.
- We put different grains, seeds and herbs in a separate piece of cloth, put coins and form a knot, tie it with a thread to the doll's hand. This symbolizes prosperity in the house, wealth and good luck that this ready-made amulet will surely bring you!
For any occasion
How to make an amulet for luck so that it fits in the palm of your hand, but at the same time so as not to lose it - of course, make bags of different herbs that will attract happiness, prosperity and wealth to your home.
Probably all of you know that our ancestors placed great emphasis on different herbs and berries, which gave them different magical properties. And we could not think of anything better than taking the plants, drying them and then putting them in small bags that are very easy to spread throughout the house!
From everything and for everything
We will not delay for a long time and immediately begin to tell what herbs can be used to make an amulet to attract good luck in your home.
We will only describe the most affordable, which are easy to find for each of us:
- Birch is the protector of the fireplace and female happiness.
- Elderberries are a magical, healing power.
- Elm - intelligence and wisdom.
- Oak - knowledge.
- Spruce - long life and health.
- Arrow - protection against damage and the evil eye.
- Clover is a success.
- Nettle, linden, fern, thistle, wormwood, mountain ash, sage, hops and celandine - these are just a few of the plants that can dress us to create an amulet for luck and wealth at home.
Second master class: a bag of happiness
For such a product, you need to prepare in advance, and best of all, if it is in the summer. It is in this season that all plants are at the level where they combine both beauty and natural aroma. Then gather all the herbs you need and dry them in the sun. This is the fastest and easiest way to get the necessary materials for the job in a few days.
While the plants are drying, we sew small bags of jute ourselves. They can also be decorated with ribbons, embroidery or buttons. For the strings we take red floss threads.
When all the ingredients are ready, fill the bags with herbs. You can not do this to the end so that later it would not be difficult to close it, or conversely you can fill it so that dried flowers peek out of it from above. We arrange everything with our hands and threads without the help of glue, and then we lay the bags all over the house so that the amulet of good luck will definitely work!
Taste and color
If the two previous options are not to your liking, then we offer another alternative option - a wooden amulet for good luck!
Its essence lies in the fact that it can not only be made as a pendant, but also as a brooch, ring or keychain. And then it is also very cool that the product is environmentally friendly, because we want to avoid using various chemicals, such as varnishes. We replace them with coloring oils if necessary.
And for manufacturing, you only need a small thin piece of wood, a wood burning stove, sketches and sketches and accessories for further utilization.
The third master class: a wooden amulet for good luck and money
File the piece of wood to the desired shape with a file, then carefully sand the edges to remove any sharp chips or shards. Also prepare the hole for the fittings in advance.
Apply a pencil drawing on one side, then heat the burner, then add depth and color to the drawing. Add some details and letters, let the product cool.
For durability, treat the wood surface with a special oil or replace it with linseed oil. It will not only add color but also make the amulet waterproof.
After absorbing the oil, the accessory can be securely put on a string like a pendant, glued to the bottom for rings, brooches or whatever. You can leave it just like that and, for example, put it in a secret pocket in the bag you are traveling with. Thus, good luck will always be with you!
For good sleep
The next idea is great for those who not only want to get an amulet for luck but also decorate their own room interior. We are talking about a fairly popular dream catcher, which also goes back to a very long time.
Most likely its first creators were the Indians, who made a talisman to capture bad dreams and nightmares and hung over the head of the sleeper. We want to create such a stylish amulet today:
- Take a ring of any diameter, depending on the desired size of the dream catcher, and wrap it around its entire length with wire or tape. There should be no gaps between it so that the base is not visible.
- As soon as the hanger is ready, we start weaving a cobweb, adding sequins, beads and different decor.
- So circle by circle, we fill in the "inside" of the dream catcher and get a weave that looks like a spider web. When done, gently lock the thread and hide it.
- Now it's time to decorate the amulet for a restful and peaceful sleep. This can be done with feathers glued directly to the weaving threads or hung from the threads at the edge of the hanger. There you can also add large beads, ribbons and whatever else you can find in your stores. Even shells can be great for decorating this whole picture.
- All that is left is to form a loop that you can hang the dream catcher with in the head of your bed so that your dreams are only friendly and bright!
Additional ideas
Of course, the amulets for good luck do not end with the ones we have listed for you. Therefore, here are some more interesting options for you:
- Red thread. You probably already know that such a charm as a plain red thread, when wrapped around the wrist, is gaining popularity. Such an accessory can be easily recreated at home and decorated, for example, with personalized pendants or beads.
- Home clock. Another easy to make amulet is a small bell decorated with ribbons and fabrics. It symbolizes cleanliness and goodness in your home, and the front door often becomes its dwelling. The watch itself can be plated with gold or silver paint, which will add beauty to it.
- Horseshoe. This option is very popular and is easy to buy from any home improvement store. But it's also easy to do yourself, because you just have to find a horseshoe-shaped base, and then attach all your existing stocks to it. This list includes not only dried flowers, seeds, grains, fabrics, ribbons, but also coins. Also on the horseshoe itself you can see various pretzels, candies and fruits made from polymers!
From all the above we can conclude: an amulet of good luck is created from all materials at hand. It does not take more than an hour in time, but the process itself brings not only joy but also happiness with wealth to your home!