Kvartblog regularly monitors what unusual interior solutions designers come up with and implement in their projects. We have noticed that recently the use of coarse hemp rope and ropes in home decoration has become popular. These simple materials can bring charm to an interior in nautical, rustic, modern and minimalist styles, not to mention eclecticism. Most of the ideas that we will talk about can be implemented with your own hands (with a lot of desire and a little diligence), but there are also those that can be purchased in the store (more on them at the very end).
What can be decorated using ropes and ropes?
Mirrors and shelves
A round mirror suspended on a rope is a very popular decorative element, which is often found in nautical-style interiors and even in lofts (for example). Such mirrors are sold in many stores, but you can also make them yourself. As for the shelves, you will need several planks, a long rope, a drill and fasteners. See what the final result might look like. The most important thing is to make sure that the shelves are securely attached, do not wobble and are not going to collapse on someone's head at the most inopportune moment. It’s better to play it safe and secure the shelves separately to the wall, and leave the rope as a decorative element.
Rope and ropes in the interior: lampshades and chandeliers
It's simple. You have a ready-made lamp, lampshade or even an Ilyich light bulb. You need to wrap a rope around the proposed handmade lamp and secure it to keep the structure in place. In the case of a lampshade, the ropes should fit tightly together, so make sure you use a good glue (we at Kvartblog prefer a glue gun).
Stair railing
To implement this idea, you will need several fasteners and a long rope. The secret to success is to secure the rope well. This will ensure your safety in case you have to suddenly grab the railing if you suddenly stumble (and this does not happen in dachas and country houses!). We have selected three different types of rope railings.
Wall decor
You can use rope to create both abstract compositions and whole words. It is worth noting that the rope can also be combined with a garland (New Year is coming!) or.
Furniture
Complete creative freedom! Oddly enough, almost any piece of furniture can be decorated with ropes, and in some cases not only decorated, but also hung (however, it is better to trust any hanging structures to be done by a professional who knows how to make them reliable).
Rug
Elementary Watson! Rope, glue and thick fabric from which to cut the base for the rug. More clearly - .
Separation wall
The advantage of such a wall is that it seems to visually divide the space, but at the same time lets in light! We have seen similar options many times, including in the recent Moscow one.
Vases
The principle is this: you begin to wrap the rope around the surface of the vase, circle by circle, securing it together with reliable glue. The work should follow exactly the same pattern as with a lampshade or stool. In addition to a vase, you can decorate any bowl or bottle in this way. Another simple way to decorate a vase (a transparent one, of course) is to put ropes in it.
Coasters for mugs
As you know, it is better to place hot mugs on some kind of stands instead of a tablecloth. We invite you to pay attention to the simple decor made from ropes. All you need is some string and glue. To make it easier to make the stand, you can use a lid from a jar, which will keep the rope from unwinding while we glue it.
Curtain tiebacks
Curtain tiebacks always give you room for creativity. What kind of stuff are they made from? Ropes were no exception. Do you know how to tie sea knots? Show off your skills!
For those who don’t like to make things with their own hands, we have made two selections with ready-made things. In the first we have decor, in the second we have furniture.
Pillow (RUR 1,380), four-piece photo frame (RUR 5,130), chandelier with six shades (RUR 86,170), table lamp with a curved rope at the base (RUR 7,500), round photo frame (RUR 1,655 .), candlesticks (RUB 13,235), hanging mirror (RUB 3,140), a set of wicker boxes (RUB 19,000), table lamp (RUB 8,955).
Console (RUB 34,200), wicker stool (RUB 48,100), table with a spiral base (RUB 36,800), book and magazine holder (RUB 16,545), wicker ottoman (RUB 20,600).
Photos: see2me.ru, dcreative.ru
Needlewomen who want to master rope weaving with their own hands can find instructions on how to do it on the Internet, books or magazines. But it’s best to watch a training video or download instructions in the form of photographs, since when weaving ropes, the patterns do not always coincide clearly. The main thing is to master the basic weaving techniques, and then the work will go smoothly.
Rope crafts as original souvenirs
Recently, rope crafts have become very popular again. The main reason is that they are quite simple to make. Even a high school-age child can cope with this task. Twine weaving is especially popular among teenage girls, if they have special machines (homemade or industrially produced). Here are the main advantages of such souvenirs:
Learn how to work with twine, you can in a cultural center or in a folk art house, as well as at craft fairs. Such places usually host a variety of master classes and presentations of new techniques. By attending such events, you can learn a lot of interesting things and enrich your collection of ideas with new options for creative work.
Based on one rope loop and a durable frame, you can come up with a variety of things. Real craftsmen even make beads and bracelets that are in no way inferior to costume jewelry made from other materials.
Those who love weaving from cord or rope usually look for patterns on the Internet or consult with similarly enthusiastic people.
General description of the process
Products made from ropes or threads are woven according to different patterns. But despite this, the principle of operation will be approximately the same. Simple tools for working with twine can be easily made with your own hands or purchased in specialized stores. Here is a general description of the work on making a simple rope flat picture:
The finished painting is mounted on the wall. You can also make souvenir amulets that are attached to the windshield of your car. But they should be small so as not to obstruct the view of the road. Beginning craftswomen should work with just such small-format souvenirs. To make them you will need a thin rope and decorative parts; a frame is not necessary. The main thing is to know how to weave a net from a rope, because the ability to make a simple net is the basis of the basics.
What you need for work
In order to make an original craft, you must first decide on the technique in which it will be performed. Twine can be different: from thick marine rope to small ropes. For example, to work using the macrame technique you will need a thicker twine, and to weave on a machine - a thin twine-type rope. A decorative whip for a horse can be made from straps.
To make crocheted rugs, you will need the thickest hook and a thin wide rope made of cotton fabric or a long rope knitted from multi-colored thin plastic garbage bags. Here's what you'll need to make a simple decorative panel with a plot or geometric (plant) image:
If you really want to make a colored panel, then you can use three options. Firstly, you can choose pieces of string of different colors to work with from the very beginning (multi-colored strings can be purchased at flower shops and retail outlets where gifts are wrapped). The second option is to paint the ropes in a special solution before work, but this is quite troublesome, and, in addition, you will have to wait until the twine is completely dry.
In addition, dyes can cause allergies. The easiest way is to choose the third option - paint the finished panel with acrylic paints, wait for it to dry and attach it to the wall. However, many craftswomen still prefer to preserve the natural color of the twine.
Before making a rope with your own hands, you need to carefully consider the diagram. Before making large items, you need to practice on small pieces of twine.
Types of techniques
Many needlewomen who are unfamiliar with rope weaving believe that crafts from this material can only be made using the macrame technique. In fact, there are other techniques for making original souvenirs from cord, rope and wire. The simplest option is to make fish, birds and other figures from elastic transparent plastic cord, which is usually used in hospitals for placing IVs. You can make interesting crafts from such a cord without using any special tools.
You can also weave lace from thin ropes using special devices: bobbins or the so-called shuttle. And finally, girls who master the art of working on the rainbow loom machine can use not only elastic bands, but also ropes, previously tied into rings. In a similar way, you can weave using a wooden slingshot (this method of making rope crafts is considered the oldest).
All methods are original, the main thing is to choose what seems simpler and more interesting. Some people like to weave practical things (baskets, fishing nets), and some craftswomen like to make decorative panels in the genre of landscape or even portrait (stylized, but recognizable). Or you can make a wig for your favorite doll and braid it in original braids. The main thing is to do what you like and what works.
Craft options
Knot weaving is the oldest type of folk art; ancient peoples all over the world mastered this art, and the Indians of South America even had a rope writing system based on the rhythmic alternation of knots of different types and sizes. Modern rope products are also based on alternating different types of knots. The most popular option is a decorative panel woven according to a pre-selected pattern.
Also very popular are the so-called mandalas - amulets in the form of concentric circles or several hexagons inscribed one into the other. And in Soviet times, almost every house had an owl woven using the macrame technique, with eyes made from two halves of a plastic rattle - a ball. Here are some more interesting options for products made from twine:
You can also find interesting ideas in old books and brochures from the Soviet era such as “do it yourself” or “second life of old things”. But most often, experienced craftswomen themselves come up with new versions of products based on what they already have. Rope is a truly universal material from which you can weave whatever your heart desires. The main thing is to be careful and careful so that the product turns out symmetrical.
Products made from twine will serve as an original gift for any occasion. Now that handcraft is back in fashion, such products will certainly delight friends and relatives.
What kind of craft to make, practical or decorative, depends on the decision of the craftswoman. The main thing is to choose a simple scheme so that the work brings only positive emotions. Then you can move on to more complex options.
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Twine, previously used only at the post office and only for production purposes, today, with due perseverance and patience, can become an excellent basis for practical and decorative crafts. This technique is called jute filigree and does not require a large number of elements: just a skein of rope, scissors and glue.
Twine art is distinguished by its simplicity of execution: a master class on crafts made from twine does not take much time. Below you will find the best ideas that will provide excellent training for beginning craftsmen, and inspiration for new creative ideas for more experienced craftsmen.
Note! On the site podelki.expert you will find even more ideas for creating beautiful and modern DIY crafts.
Vase from any container
A glass, tin jar, bottle, glass and any other container can easily become an aesthetic vase for flowers or storing small items if you properly wrap it with twine and decorate it with decorative elements. This is done like this:
- Prepare the necessary materials and tools: container, rope, glue and scissors.
- Wash the jar, bottle or glass thoroughly and dry.
- Treat with glue (in whole or in part).
- Carefully, tightly and evenly wind the twine, starting from the bottom towards the neck.
- Cut the thread without letting it unravel, coat it generously with glue and hide it discreetly.
- Wait until completely dry.
- Decorate the product with painting, applique, beads or flowers.
In a similar way, you can update any home or garden item: flower pot, cans of cereals, boxes, furniture elements. You can cover not the entire surface with twine, but stick strips, leaving gaps.
Small items basket
Ideas and methods for making crafts from twine do not end with just wrapping: with due diligence, you can make a full-fledged basket or box. To do this, you need to find a plastic container of the required size and shape, scissors, glue, a crochet hook and follow the plan:
- Make slices at equal distances on top of the plastic container.
- Wind the thread vertically through the notches.
- Once completed, trim and seal.
- Wrap the twine from the bottom in vertical lines, using a crochet hook if necessary.
- Then the product is turned over and the bottom is fixed with glue.
- Let dry and pull out the container.
Spheres and hemispheres
You can also come up with a purpose for “knitted” spheres, which are unusual containers or decorations. Perfect for beginners, but we make a similar craft from twine step by step like this:
- Inflate the balloon.
- We randomly wrap it with twine.
- We cut the thread and fix it by threading it under the bottom thread.
- Coat with glue, removing excess with a paper napkin.
- Dry for a day.
- We deflate the balloon and take it out.
- Leave it whole or cut off the neck.
Souvenir in the form of a turtle
Beautiful new crafts made from twine are opened with toy souvenirs, for example, a turtle. It's done simply:
- Draw the outline of the turtle or print out a suitable template from the Internet.
- In accordance with it, we cut out a piece of foam rubber.
- Glue both parts together.
- We wrap the paws, head and tail with twine.
- The upper cardboard part is coated with glue, onto which a thread is laid in circles, imitating a turtle shell.
- We draw the eyes and decorate them.
Garland of acorns
An excellent decoration would be a garland of acorns made from twine, Kinder Surprise containers, wire and coffee beans.
Instructions on how to make a craft with your own hands are as follows:
- Make the required number of acorns: take a container, glue the wire, coat it with glue and tie it with thread, from bottom to top, fix the grains like a cap.
- Connect the acorns in clusters, which in turn are strung on a single wire or twine.
- If desired, supplement the composition with “oak leaves,” which are made from pieces of burlap covered with twine around the edges.
Openwork flowers
Crafts made from twine can complement compositions made from third-party materials, and openwork flowers are among such decorations. Also, such curls, which have an unusual design and are light in weight, can become the basis for a pendant, earrings, or brooches.
Flowers are made according to the following algorithm:
- The threads are cut into strips of equal length.
- If necessary, the twine is painted with stain.
- The strips are cut into segments of seven centimeters.
- Each piece is leveled and one end is left curled.
- Assemble a flower using wire with beads at the end as stamens.
There is another option: twist five circles of the same diameter in a tight spiral, place them on top of each other and secure with glue. Use a contrasting thread (white paper twine) to decorate the edges of each petal and mark the core.
Modest wreath
A twine-wrapped hoop or square frame decorated with lush flowers or other decorations can fit into any interior as an interesting wall composition. The craft is easy to do: the main thing is to wrap the frame tightly and avoid overlaps or the formation of voids.
The described ideas can be easily brought to life by receiving, instead of boring twine, original accessories, decor and gizmos that will decorate any interior or become an unusual gift. The filigree technique will not cause any difficulties, and the above photos of twine crafts will be a good start in the arts and crafts.
Photos of twine crafts
- Leg-split
- Scissors
- Latex gloves
- Rug
Leg-split
The most common twine used for needlework is jute. It is easily available at any hardware store. Sold in various lengths in large reels and small reels or balls. The length of the thread is indicated on the package. The thread can be thin with 2 connections and thick with up to 10 connections. The choice of thread thickness depends on the intended idea. For decorating small items - no more than 4 connections, large items - from 5 to 10, for jute filigree patterns - 2 connections.
The cost of twine for the same length and thickness depends on the quality of the thread. A straight thread that does not contain impurities and knots is more expensive. The choice is yours - buy a cheap thread and clean it yourself, or a ready-to-use, but expensive one. The twine has different shades of light brown - a little darker, a little lighter, but is easy to paint.
The easiest way is to paint the finished work with acrylic paints. You can dye the thread before working. With the help of whiteness, the thread is lightened or bleached. For coloring in various colors, food or vegetable dyes and paint colors are used.
Glue
For a more durable connection of the twine in the product, Titan, Master or Athlete glue of various brands is used. They are easy to work with. They do not harden instantly, the thread can be adjusted while working; are well absorbed into the twine, making it elastic; easily removed from polyethylene and plastic surfaces.
It is better to pour the glue into a container with a sharp spout so that it can be applied to the product in small portions. Beginning craftsmen can be recommended to use PVA glue. Before you begin, check to see if you are allergic to glue.
Scissors
It is better to choose sharp and small scissors, with rounded tips, so that you can cut the thread at the very base. As you work, do not forget to regularly clean the scissors from residual glue and stuck lint.
Latex gloves
In order not to stain or damage the skin of your hands and nails, it is better to work in thin rubber gloves that match the size of your hand. If you prefer to work without gloves and you are not allergic to glue, apply nourishing cream to your hands before work.
Rug
Cover your work area with a piece of polyethylene, plastic or polyethylene mat. You can use cellophane files. This will protect the table surface from damage. Using a mat will allow you to easily rotate your work.
Varnish
Any finished product is coated with acrylic-based varnish. Finish varnish is sold both in cans of various sizes and in spray cans. Liquid varnish is more economical for handicrafts. Liquid varnish is applied to the product with a brush, covering the entire twine.
When applied at work, a white layer similar to sour cream is formed.
After the varnish dries, this layer will disappear, the surface will become glossy, durable and moisture resistant. It is better to work with varnish in cans outdoors, as the varnish vapors are toxic.
When the basic materials have been purchased, we begin to master the basics of working with twine. Let's start with simple work.
Balls for decoration
- Inflate the balloon to the desired size, approximately 10-15 cm in diameter.
- Wet the twine with glue. To do this, distribute a small amount of glue over the thread in droplets at a distance of 2 cm and lightly rub it into the thread, the main thing is that the glue does not drip and the “terry” of the thread disappears. We fix the twine just below the equator of the ball, this will be the edge of the product. Leave a small hole through which you can later remove the ball. There is no need to process a long piece of thread; it will dry while you wrap it completely around the ball. We continue to wind the thread moistened with glue in random directions around the ball. The ball must be wrapped completely, but there must be gaps between the threads.
- We leave the work to dry directly on the ball. Drying time depends on how much glue was used. Well-dried work holds its shape, the thread does not bend when pressed lightly.
- We don't remove the ball. We coat the work with varnish, brushing all areas with a brush. Again, drying time depends on how much varnish was applied.
- We check the strength of the product. We pierce the ball and carefully remove it from the inside. The rubber surface of the ball will easily separate from the twine.
The ball is ready. You can make several of these balls from twine of different colors or sizes and use them as a flowerpot for a pot with a houseplant, a vase for dried flowers, put them in a large dish and use them as an independent decoration.
Organizer for office supplies
To create an organizer, in addition to the materials and tools described above, we will need three cardboard boxes of different sizes and elements for decoration: beads, rhinestones, ribbons, lace, stencils. It all depends on your imagination.
- We draw a sketch of the future organizer on paper. How the boxes will be arranged, how they will be decorated.
- We begin to wrap the box with twine on top. Apply glue to the surface of the box in small strips and lay the thread. Rotate the box with a mat, not a reel with rope. When laying a coil, lightly press it against the adjacent one. You should not press too hard, as the twine, when saturated with glue, becomes soft and can become deformed, the rows will become wavy. From the side walls we move to the bottom and lay the thread in rows from the outer edge to the center.
- We leave the first box to dry and begin to wrap the second and third boxes in the same way. We leave them to dry.
- The moment comes to connect the three boxes in accordance with the sketch and decorate with the selected elements. Leave the product to dry completely and then varnish it
The organizer is ready! A very economical and exclusive option. No one else will have this, because it was created according to your sketch. This work can be created together with children, especially if the organizer is intended for them.
Crochet products
Crochet knitters can easily make napkins, coasters, and twine rugs. You can knit a napkin for a hot dish or under a flower pot, a rug for the floor or a blanket for a chair, a flowerpot or a cover for a vase or bottle.
Jute is a natural material that can be easily washed in cool water. After drying it becomes elastic again.