Almost every girl has forgotten rubber bands, hair clips and hair bands that she no longer uses. But all this can be an excellent basis for a new, beautiful decoration. For example, with the help of an unusual rim, you can complement any image, even the most solemn one.
New life of the old rim
It is not necessary to purchase a new piece of jewelry. It is enough to show a little imagination and the old bezel can be turned into a new, unusual and original.
Ribbons are great for this. With their help, the product is transformed, gaining a new color, texture and volume.
You can braid the rim with ribbons and strips of various matter. It should be borne in mind that on a wider decoration, the pattern and beautiful weaving will be well visible. A thin bezel will turn out more elegant.
Single ribbon decoration
The easiest way is to use a single tape. It is necessary to prepare:
- Bezel.
- The tape of the desired length.
- Lighter.
- Glue.
The beginning of the tape is attached to the edge of the rim with glue. Then, in a spiral, the ribbon must be wound along the entire length. You need to do this obliquely. After that, the edge of the tape must be cut, lightly burn with a lighter so that it does not bloom, and fix with glue from the inside of the rim.
You need to wind it tightly and neatly. Some turns can be additionally fixed with glue.
How to braid a bezel with two ribbons
This method is also very simple to implement. It will take two tapes. They can be in the same color scheme or be contrasting. The main thing is that the combination looks harmonious. But the width of the tapes should be the same.
Now you can braid the rim with ribbons, as described above. Only need to fix two tapes next. Then also diagonally wrap around the rim.
You can use another weave of two ribbons. The result is a pattern of cloves of different colors. Both tapes must also be attached to the edge of the rim. But in this case, not in parallel, but so that they diverge in different directions. One tape must be wrapped around the rim so that it is under the second. And then repeat the same action in the opposite direction. Next, you need to completely braid the rim with ribbons, as in the photo.
The free edges of the tapes must be cut off with a small margin, and then fix them with glue from the inside of the rim.
In the center of the accessory you get a beautiful pattern. To do this, you can use two multi-colored ribbons, or two of the same. Finished products can additionally be decorated with beads, rhinestones, sparkles or other decorative elements.
Kanzashi Technique for Bezel Decoration
Kanzashi is a special technique for creating hair ornaments from fabric. These include various weaving, or the creation of decorative flowers, bows, etc. These ornaments are attached to elastic bands, hair clips and hairpins or to rims.
So, how to braid a bezel with a kanzashi tape. A more concise option would be a product braided by one or two ribbons. And for a more solemn occasion, you can do it to decorate wreaths of flowers.
To create a flower you will need the same ribbon. It must be folded, creating loops and arranging them in a circle. So the simplest petals are formed. The center must be fixed with glue. It can be additionally decorated (for example, with beautiful beads).
By the same principle, you can create lush flowers, with a large number of petals or with leaves. Also in one composition you can combine ribbons of different colors.
The decor in the form of flowers can be attached to the rim using double-sided tape. In this case, it is not necessary to wrap the entire rim with ribbons. Depends on the wishes.
These are the simplest techniques for braiding a bezel with ribbons. And these methods can be done even by novice masters. And in the future, you can master more complex options and create real masterpieces.