In the modern world, despite its high technology, there are still various signs, customs and amulets that have been received and handed down from our ancestors. You can buy a large number of them in some specialty stores at an overpriced price, which is completely pointless!
We offer you an alternative solution so that, from improvised means, you can make an amulet, fortunately, with your own hands! It won't take much time, but it will definitely bring you enough joy and enjoyment.
Originally from the past
Before we tell you how to make an amulet for good luck with your own hands, let's briefly tell you its story. And we will talk about the amulet dolls that were popular with our ancestors.
Usually they patronized women, mistresses, and herd keepers. Such an amulet for good luck should have been carefully kept in a secluded place so that no one could disturb and somehow annoy it.
Since the common people were not particularly famous for their great wealth, the doll was made from improvised materials, scraps, scraps of fabric, straw and wood. An amulet for good luck could even be passed down from generation to generation, but if you don't have one we can easily make it ourselves!
From the craftsman at shred
To find materials for this craft, just check your containers because there is definitely something in there. So you not only use up the aftertaste, 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, which are best combined with the folk style. We even need less than half that so you can use trimmings.
- Different pieces of fabric. It is preferable to choose natural because it is much easier to work with because of its properties, which are similar to paper or cardboard.
- Flax fiber. We are going to use it to create the hair thanks to its texture; and you can buy it in any natural products store.
- Scissors.
The first master class: doll Bereginya
- From white linen fabric we create a column of any length and width, which is tied in three places with a thread. This will be the body for the future amulet.
- Cut out a large square from the same fabric and fold it into a triangle at one of the ends to create a silhouette of the head and arms. We fix everything with a red or white thread.
- We separate the palms of the obtained "wings" with a thread, just as we make a belt.
- We make a shirt from a light-colored 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 made without a needle and, of course, without glue. Such materials are not welcome here as they distance our talisman from its ancestors.
- You can also decorate the shirt with bright ribbons with ornaments, lace or pearls, but do not overdo it, since it is primarily 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 fix it with a thread from the wrong side. It can also be decorated with ribbons, beads, flowers or embroidery at will.
- Now we take flax, divide it in the middle with a thread that we use to fix the hair on the head and carefully hide the knots.
- We weave a braid with ribbons, create a scarf from a triangle of fabric and tie its ends around the neck in several turns.
- We put various cereals, seeds and herbs in a separate piece of cloth, put coins and tie it to the hand of the doll with a thread. This symbolizes prosperity in the house, wealth and luck, which this ready-made amulet will definitely bring you!
For any occasion
How to make an amulet for happiness 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 with various herbs that will bring happiness, prosperity and wealth to your home.
You all probably know that our ancestors paid great attention to various herbs and berries and gave them various magical properties. And we couldn't think of anything better than taking the plants, drying them and then putting them in little bags that are easy to spread around the house!
Of everything and for everything
We will not hesitate for long and immediately begin to say from which herbs an amulet can be made to attract luck in your home.
We describe only the cheapest, which are easy for each of us to find:
- Birch is the patroness of the hearth and female happiness.
- Elderberry is a magical, healing power.
- Elm - intelligence and wisdom.
- Oak - knowledge.
- Spruce - longevity and health.
- Willow - protection from damage and the evil eye.
- Klee is a success.
- Nettle, linden, fern, thistle, wormwood, mountain ash, sage, hops and celandine - these are just some of the plants that are suitable for us to create an amulet for good luck and prosperity at home.
Second master class: a bag of luck
For such a product, you need to prepare in advance, and it is best to do it in the summer. At this time of year all plants are on the same level when they combine beauty and natural aroma. So collect all the herbs you need and dry them in the sun. It is the fastest and easiest way to get the necessary materials for work in a couple of days.
While the plants are drying, we sew small sacks of burlap ourselves. They can also be decorated with ribbons, embroidery or buttons. For the strings we use red floss threads.
When all the ingredients are ready, fill the sachets with herbs. You can't do this until the end so that it won't be difficult to close later, or you can, conversely, fill it so that dried flowers peek out from above. We fix everything with our hands and threads, without glue, and then we lay out the pockets all over the house so that the amulet for luck definitely works!
Taste and color
If you don't like the previous two options, we offer another alternative - a wooden amulet for good luck!
Its essence lies in the fact that it can be made not only as a pendant, but also as a brooch, ring or key ring. And it's also very cool that the product is environmentally friendly because we don't use various chemicals, such as paints. We will replace them with coloring oils if necessary.
And for the production you only need a small, thin piece of wood, a furnace, sketches and sketches and accessories for further use.
The third master class: a wooden amulet for luck and money
File the piece of wood into the shape you want with a file, and then carefully sand the edges to remove any sharp chips or shavings. Also prepare the hole for the fittings in advance.
Apply a pencil drawing to one side, then heat the burner and add depth and color to the drawing. Add some details and lettering, let the product cool down.
Treat the wood surface with a special oil or replace it with linseed oil for a long shelf life. Not only does it add color, but it also makes the amulet waterproof.
After soaking up the oil, the accessory can be securely attached to a string as a pendant, glued to the base for rings, brooches or whatever. You can just leave it as it is and, for example, put it in a secret pocket of the bag you are traveling with. So luck and happiness will always be with you!
For healthy sleep
The next idea is great for everyone who not only wants to get an amulet as a lucky charm, but also wants to decorate their own room interior. We are talking about a very popular dream catcher that also goes back a very long time.
Most likely, its first creators were the Indians, who made a talisman for catching bad dreams and nightmares and hanging over the sleeper's head. Today we will create such a stylish amulet:
- Depending on the desired size of the dream catcher, take a ring of any diameter and wrap it around the entire length with thread or tape. There should be no gaps in between so that the base is not visible.
- As soon as the hoop is ready, we will start weaving a cobweb by adding sequins, beads and various decorations.
- So we fill in the "inside" of the dream catcher circle by circle and get a web similar to a spider web. When you're done, carefully lock and hide the thread.
- Now it is time to decorate the amulet for a peaceful and peaceful sleep. This can be done with springs glued directly onto the strands of weave or hung from the strands on the edge of the tire. This is also where you can add large beads, ribbons, and anything else you might find in your warehouse. Even seashells can be great to decorate this whole picture.
- All that remains is to form a loop that will allow you to hang the dream catcher at the head of your bed so that your dreams are just kind and bright!
Additional ideas
Of course, the amulets for luck don't end with the ones we have listed for you. So here are a few more interesting options for you:
- Red thread. You probably already know that such a charm as an ordinary red thread once wrapped around the wrist is gaining popularity. Such an accessory can easily be recreated at home and decorated with personalized pendants or pearls, for example.
- House bell. Another amulet that is easy to make is a small bell that is decorated with ribbons and fabrics. It symbolizes cleanliness and goodness in your home, and the front door often becomes your residence. The bell itself can be coated with gold or silver paint, which gives it beauty.
- Horseshoe. This option is very popular and can be bought at any hardware store. But it's also easy to do by yourself because all you need to do is find a horseshoe-shaped base and then attach all of 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 often see different pretzels, sweets and fruits made from polymer clay!
From all this we can conclude: an amulet for good luck is made from all available materials. It will take no more than an hour, but the process itself will bring not only joy but also happiness with wealth to your home!