In the modern world, despite its high technology, there are still various signs, customs and amulets kept and passed down from our ancestors. A large number of them can be purchased in some specialty stores for too high a price, which makes absolutely no sense!
We offer you an alternative, so that you can make your own lucky charm from improvised means! It won't take long but will definitely bring you just enough refreshment and enjoyment.
Originally from the past
Before we tell you how to make a lucky charm with your own hands, we will briefly tell you its story. And we will talk about the amulet dolls favored by our ancestors.
Usually they patronize women, mistresses and hearth keepers. Such a lucky charm should have been carefully stored in a secluded place so that no one could disturb it and somehow anger it.
Since the populace was not particularly famous for its great wealth, the doll was created from improvised materials, scraps, remnants of cloth, straw, and wood. A good luck charm can even be passed down from generation to generation, but if you don't have one, we can easily make it ourselves!
From the craftsmen by shredding
To find the ingredients for this craft, just check your crate, because there's definitely something in there. Thus, you will not only use up all the decorations, but you will also be able to make your own amulet for good luck and fortune.
What you need:
- Mouline theme. It is best to take the red or white color, combined with the folk style is the best. We'll need less than half, so you can use decorations.
- Various pieces of fabric. It is advisable to choose natural ones because they are much easier to work with, because their properties make them resemble paper or cardboard.
- Linen yarn. We will be using it to create our hair, thanks to its texture; and you can buy it at any natural product store.
- Scissors.
First master class: doll-bereginya
- From white linen we make a column of any length and width, tied in three places with a thread. This will be the body for the future amulet.
- Cut a large square from the same fabric and fold it into a triangle at one of the ends, creating the silhouette of the head and arms. We fix everything with a red or white thread.
- We separate the palms of the resulting "wings" with a thread, in the same way that we make a belt.
- We make a shirt from 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 good luck amulets are created without a needle and, of course, glue. Such materials are not welcome here, as they distance our amulet from its ancestors.
- You can also decorate the shirt with bright ribbons with ornaments, lace or beads, but do not overdo it, because first of all, this is a folk doll.
- For the skirt, we cut a large circle with a slit in the center, put it on the amulet, and then fasten it with a thread from the left side. It can also be decorated as desired with ribbons, beads, flowers or embroidery.
- Now we take the flax, divide it in the center with a thread, to which we fix the hair to the head, carefully hiding the knots.
- We knit a braid with the addition of ribbons, make a scarf from a fabric triangle and tie its ends around the neck in several turns.
- We put grains, seeds and herbs in a separate piece of cloth, put coins and make a knot, tie it with a thread to the hand of the doll. This symbolizes prosperity in the house, wealth and good luck, which this ready-made amulet is sure to bring you!
For any occasion
How to make a good luck charm that fits in the palm of your hand but at the same time doesn't get lost - of course, make bags with various herbs that will attract happiness, prosperity and wealthyour house.
Perhaps you all know that our ancestors were very attentive to herbs and berries, giving them various magical properties. And we can't think of a better way than to take the plants home, dry them and put them in small bags that are easy to spread around the house!
From everything and for everything
We will not delay for long and immediately begin to tell what herbs can be used to make an amulet to attract good luck in your home.
We will describe only the most affordable, easy to find ones for each of us:
- Birch is the patron saint of hearths and women's happiness.
- Elderberry is a miracle drug, capable of healing.
- Elm - smart and wise.
- Oak tree - knowledge.
- Spruce - longevity and health.
- Willow - protects from damage and the evil eye.
- Clover is a success.
- Stinging nettle, linden, fern, thistle, wormwood, mountain ash, sage, hops and celandine - these are just a few of the plants that might be a good fit forus to create an amulet for good luck and wealth at home.
The second master class: a bag of happiness
For such a product, you will have to prepare in advance, and preferably, if in the summer. It is during this season that all the plants are in full swing as they combine both beauty and natural fragrance. So gather all the herbs you need and dry them in the sun. This is the fastest and easiest way to get the materials needed for the job in a matter of days.
While the plants were drying, we made our own little bags from burlap. They can also be decorated with ribbons, embroidery or buttons. For the cord, we take the red silk thread.
When all the ingredients are ready, fill the bags with herbs. You can do this to the end, so that it is not difficult to close it later, or, conversely, you can fill it so that the dried flowers look out from above. We fix everything with our own hands and thread, without the help of glue, and then we put the bags all over the house so the good luck charm is sure to work!
Flavors and colors
If the previous two options are not to your liking, we offer another alternative - a wooden amulet for good luck!
Its essence lies in the fact that it can not only be made a pendant, but also a brooch, ring or keychain. And it's also great that the product is eco-friendly, because we will avoid using different chemicals, such as varnishes. We will replace them with coloring oils, if necessary.
And to manufacture you only need a small thin piece of wood, a burning apparatus, sketches and sketches and accessories for further extraction.
Third class: Wooden amulet for luck and money
Use a file to file the piece of wood to the desired shape, then lightly sand the edges to remove sharp chips or crumbs. Also prepare holes for accessories in advance.
Apply a pencil drawing to the side, then heat the burner, then add depth and color to the drawing. Add some details and text, let the product cool down.
For durability, treat wooden surfaces with a special oil or replace with linseed oil. It will not only add color but also make the amulet waterproof.
Once oiled, the accessory can be securely tied like a pendant, glued to the base of a ring, brooch or just about anything. You can leave it as is and, for example, put it in a secret pocket of the bag you are traveling with. Thus, luck and happiness will always be with you!
For a good night's sleep
The next idea is great for those who not only want to get an amulet for good luck, but also decorate the interior of their own room. We are talking about a fairly popular dream catcher, also dating back a long time.
Most likely, its creators were first Indians, who made an amulet to catch bad dreams and nightmares and hang it above the sleeping person's head. Today we will create such a stylish amulet:
- Take a ring of any diameter, depending on the desired size of the dream catcher, and wrap it around the entire length with thread or tape. There should be no space between it so that the base cannot be seen.
- As soon as the bangle is ready, we start knitting a spider web, adding sequins, beads and various decorations.
- So, circle by circle, we fill in the "inside" of the dream catcher, getting a weave similar to a spider's web. Once done, carefully lock the thread and hide it.
- Now is the time to decorate the amulet for a calm and peaceful sleep. This can be done with feathers glued directly to the weaves or suspended by threads at the edge of the hoop. There you can also add large beads, ribbons, and anything else you can find in your inventory. Even seashells can be great to decorate this whole picture.
- All that remains is to form a loop where you can hang the dream catcher by the nightstand to make your dreams come true and bright!
Additional comments
Of course, the amulets for good luck don't end with the ones we've listed for you. Therefore, here are some more interesting options for you:
- Red thread. You may already know that an amulet like an ordinary red thread, once wrapped around the wrist, is gaining in popularity. Such an accessory can easily be recreated at home and decorated, such as with a personalized pendant or necklace.
- House bell. Another easy-to-make amulet is a small bell decorated with ribbons and fabric. It symbolizes cleanliness and auspiciousness in your home, and the front door often becomes its abode. The bell itself can be coated with gold or silver paint, which will add to its beauty.
- Horseshoe. This option is very popular and easy to buy from any home improvement store. But doing it yourself is also very easy, as you just need to find a horseshoe-shaped base, and then attach all of your existing stock to it. This list includes not only dried flowers, seeds, grains, fabrics, ribbons but also coins. In addition, often on the horseshoe you can see a variety of cookies, candies and fruits made from polymer clay!
From all of the above, we can conclude: a good luck amulet is created from any material at hand. It takes no more than an hour, but the process itself brings not only joy, but also happiness with wealth to your home!