When we present a Hawaiian-style event, the first thing that comes to mind is flower beads, or, as they are also called, lei. Such an accessory can be made not only from natural or artificial flowers, but also from many other improvised materials. Read about how to make Hawaiian beads with your own hands in our article.
Corrugated Lei
The easiest way to make a Hawaiian decoration is to use paper and ribbon.
To make Hawaiian beads you will need:
- corrugated paper of different colors;
- scissors;
- thin satin ribbon.
How to do:
1. On a standard A4 sheet, draw sketches of the colors that you will then transfer to the corrugated paper. These should be the usual five-petal contours (if desired, there may be others).
2. When applying the cut flower to the colored paper, circle it and start cutting. To simplify the work, fold the corrugated paper in 3-4 layers. So the process will go much faster.
3. In the middle of each flower you need to cut a small hole for the ribbon. Then alternately string all the blanks on it and tie the ends. Fluff the ends of the flowers so that the lei become more voluminous. Funny Hawaiian paper beads are ready!
The second option is corrugated paper beads
From the same paper you can make another leu variant. But in this case, we will not cut flowers on a stencil. How to make Hawaiian beads in number two way:
1. Cut out many colored stripes from corrugated paper. Choose the length and width based on what size flowers you want to receive. For medium-sized flowers, a width of 8 cm, a length of 15 cm is suitable. Please note that the strip will fold in half.
2. Having folded the strip in half, you will get a width of 4 cm. Next, all you need is to start twisting it into a flower, holding it by the tip from the bottom.
3. For these Hawaiian beads, a thin but strong thread is more suitable than a ribbon. Applying each new flower, fix it on it with a few knots.
4. Tie the ends of the thread in a knot. You've got smart Hawaiian beads!
The choice of Leia's color is individual, as a rule, it contains the colors in which the party is decorated. Lei can be either two or three colors, or completely multi-colored. Experiment!
Fabric Lei
And here is another way to make Hawaiian beads, but from fabric. This option is perfect for those women who are fond of sewing. Because it is the needlewomen who, as a rule, have a huge number of shreds. Follow our instructions to make beautiful party beads:
1. Select many colorful patches of fabric and cut elongated rectangles from them.
2. Take a needle with a thread and start each flap to string in the center on the needle, while making an assembly of each specimen.
3. String the finished flowers one by one on a thread or thin tape.
Traditional lei made of artificial flowers
The easiest option to prepare for a Hawaiian party is to build themed beads on the neck of artificial flowers. Today, artificial plants are sold not only near cemeteries and markets, but in all large hypermarkets. Therefore, problems with the acquisition should not arise.
1. Take your artificial flowers. Choose not too hard, medium size for easier work. And also multilayer.
2. Disassemble each flower by pulling the middle out of it.
3. Having done such work with each of the plants, you can begin to string them on a rope or strong thread.
4. After every 10 cm of strung petals, make knots on the thread. So your beads will be stronger.
5. Tie a rope or ribbon with a knot on the neck, after processing the edges from sprinkling with fire.
Hawaiian Candy and Pasta Beads
It is not at all necessary to make the lei of the familiar form of all. If the event involves a lax dress code, then it's time to show all your imagination. To cheer yourself and others, make Hawaiian beads from sweets!
To do this, take caramel in bright elegant candy wrappers. It is better to opt for caramels, because chocolates can begin to melt, thereby spoiling the whole effect of the decoration.
On a thick thread, one after another, tie the sweets at the loose ends. You can add fresh flowers to such beads. It is better to tie them between sweets in several places.
And although lei with fresh flowers look the most beautiful, but their longevity leaves much to be desired. In order to maximize the life of the cut plants, they are irrigated with cold water. Also, if the beads are made the day before the party, then they should be stored in the refrigerator. This technique will help keep flower products fresh.
Pasta lei are made from large pasta tubes. Color each pasta with bright colors and let dry. Then you need to string them on a rope. Bright decoration is ready!
Show your creative imagination and create the best outfit for a party in the Hawaiian style.