In the modern world, despite its high technology, there are still various signs, customs and amulets that have been preserved and passed down from our ancestors. A large number of them can be purchased in some specialty stores at an overpriced price, which is completely pointless!
We offer you an alternative solution so that you can make an amulet for luck with your own hands from improvised means! It won't take long, but it will definitely give you enough pleasure and enjoyment.
Originally from the past
Before we tell you how to make a lucky amulet with your own hands, we will tell you briefly its story. And we will talk about doll amulets, which were popular among our ancestors.
They usually patronized women, lovers and guardians of the hearth. Such an amulet for luck had to be carefully stored in a secluded place so that no one could disturb it and in any way anger it.
As the common people were not particularly known for their great wealth, the doll was created from improvised materials, scraps, remnants of fabric, straw and wood. An amulet for luck can even be passed down from generation to generation, but if you don't have one, then we can easily do it ourselves!
From the master of pieces
To find materials for this craft, just check your bins, because there is definitely something in them. This way you will not only spend the sets, but you will also make an amulet for luck and money with your own hands.
What do you need:
- The mouline thread. It is best to take the red or white colors that best combine with the folk style. We will need even less than half, so you can use garnishes.
- Different pieces of fabric. It is preferable to choose natural, as it is much easier to work with them due to their properties that make them similar to paper or cardboard.
- Flax fibers. We will use it to create hair, thanks to its texture; and you can buy it in any store with natural products.
- scissors.
The first master class: doll-guardian
- From white linen fabric we create a column of any length and width, tying in three places with thread. This will be the body for the future amulet.
- Cut a large square out of the same fabric and, by folding it into a triangle at one end, create a silhouette of the head and arms. We fix everything with red or white thread.
- We separate the palms of the resulting "wings" with a thread, in the same way we make a belt.
- We make a shirt from bright cotton fabric, cutting it according to its shape and fixing it with threads in the same way. It is important to note that the lucky amulet, made by himself, is created without a needle and, of course, glue. Such materials are not welcome here, as they distance our mascot from its ancestors.
- You can also decorate the shirt with bright ribbons with ornaments, lace or beads, but do not overdo it, because in the first place it is a folk doll.
- For the skirt, cut a large circle with a slit in the center, place it on the amulet and then fasten it with thread on the wrong side. It can be decorated as desired with ribbons, beads, flowers or embroidery.
- Now we take flax, divide it in the center with a thread with which we fix the hair to the head, carefully hiding the knots.
- We knit a braid with the addition of ribbons, create a scarf from a triangle of fabric and tie its ends around the neck in a few turns.
- We put different cereals, seeds and herbs in a separate piece of cloth, put coins and form a knot by tying it with a thread to the doll's hand. This symbolizes prosperity in the house, wealth and luck that this ready-made amulet will definitely bring you!
For every occasion
How to make an amulet for luck so that it fits in one palm, but at the same time so as not to lose it - of course, make bags with different herbs that will attract happiness, prosperity and wealth in your home.
You probably all know that our ancestors paid great attention to different herbs and fruits, giving them different magical properties. And we couldn't think of anything better than to take the plants, dry them and then put them in small bags that are very easy to spread around the house!
From everything and for everything
We will not linger long and immediately begin to talk about what herbs can be used to make an amulet to attract good luck to your home.
We will describe only the most affordable, which are easily found for each of us:
- Birch is the patron saint 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.
- Clover is a success.
- Nettle, linden, fern, donkey thorn, wormwood, mountain ash, sage, hops and celandine - these are just some of those plants that can suit us to create an amulet for luck and wealth at home.
Second master class: a bag of happiness
For such a product you will need to prepare in advance and best if in the summer. During this season, all plants are at a level where they combine beauty and natural aroma. So, gather all the herbs you need and dry them in the sun. This is the fastest and easiest way to get the necessary materials to work in a few days.
While the plants are drying, we sew small bags from the sack ourselves. They can also be decorated with ribbons, embroidery or buttons. For the strings we take red threads from a thread.
When all the ingredients are ready, fill the bags with herbs. You can do this not completely, so that later it is not difficult to close it or, conversely, you can fill it so that dried flowers peek from above. We fix everything with our hands and threads, without the help of glue, and then we distribute the bags all over the house, so the lucky amulet will definitely work!
Taste and color
If the previous two options are not to your taste, then we offer another alternative - a wooden amulet for luck!
Its essence lies in the fact that it can be made not only as a pendant, but also as a brooch, ring or keychain. It is also very cool that the product is environmentally friendly, because we will avoid the use of various chemicals, such as varnishes. If necessary, we will replace them with coloring oils.
And for the production you only need a small thin piece of wood, an incinerator, sketches and sketches and accessories for further use.
The third master class: a wooden amulet for luck and money
Saw the piece of wood to the desired shape with a file and then carefully sand the edges to remove any sharp sawdust or shavings. Also prepare the hole for the fittings in advance.
Apply a pencil drawing on one side, then heat the burner, then add depth and color to the drawing. Add some details and inscriptions, leave the product to cool.
For durability, treat the surface of the wood with a special oil or replace it with linseed oil. It will not only add color, but also make the amulet waterproof.
After absorbing the oil, the accessory can be safely placed on a cord like a pendant, glued to the base of rings, brooches or whatever. You can just leave it and, for example, put it in a secret pocket on the bag you are traveling with. So luck and happiness will always be with you!
For healthy sleep
The following idea is great for those who not only want to get an amulet for luck, but also to decorate the interior of your room. We are talking about a very popular dream catcher, which also dates back a very long time.
Most likely its first creators were the Indians, who make a talisman to capture bad dreams and nightmares and hang over the head of the sleeper. 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 along its entire length with thread or ribbon. There should be no gaps between it so that the base is not visible.
- As soon as the hoop is ready, we start weaving a cobweb, adding sequins, beads and various decorations.
- So, round by round, we fill in the "guts" of the dream hunter, getting a cobweb-like weave. When finished, carefully lock the thread and hide it.
- Now is the time to decorate the amulet for a peaceful and restful sleep. This can be done with feathers glued directly to the weaving threads or hung on the threads at the edge of the hoop. There you can also add large beads, ribbons and whatever else you find in your stock. Even shells can be great to decorate this whole picture.
- All you have to do is form a loop with which you can hang the dream hunter on the head of your bed, so that your dreams are only sweet and bright!
Additional ideas
Of course, the amulets for luck do not end with the ones we have listed for you. Therefore, here are some more interesting options for you:
- Red thread. You probably already know that such a charm as a simple red thread, once wrapped around the wrist, is gaining popularity. Such an accessory can be easily recreated at home and decorated, for example, with personalized pendants or beads.
- Home bell. Another easy to make amulet is a small bell decorated with ribbons and fabrics. It symbolizes purity and goodness in your home, and the front door often becomes his residence. The bell itself can be covered with gold or silver paint, which will give it beauty.
- Horseshoe. This option is very popular and is easy to buy from any home improvement store. But it's also easy to do it yourself, because you just have to find a horseshoe-shaped base and then attach all your existing supplies to it. This list includes not only dried flowers, seeds, cereals, fabrics, ribbons, but also coins. You can also often see various pretzels, sweets and polymer clay fruits on the horseshoe itself!
From all the above we can conclude: an amulet for luck is created from all kinds of materials at hand. It takes no more than an hour, but the process itself brings not only pleasure but also happiness and wealth in your home!