Master-class on the weaving of the mandala: step-by-step instruction on the manufacture of the eight-pointed magic amulet

There are many different techniques of weaving the mandala. Often, eight-ray( eight-pointed) amulets are created by connecting the basic four-end squares. The mandalas themselves can be either very small( the base is toothpicks) or huge ones of more than 1.5 meters, but this is for the masters of their craft.

So, now we will have a short master-class on weaving a simple mandala, so that it becomes clear that such an amulet is of itself.

Step-by-step MC with photos and explanations

Result photos:

We will need:

1) Two small sticks. You can take even toothpicks or pencils, most importantly, that the sticks were the same size and length.

2) Wool or cotton threads. The difference in colors is welcome, but for the first time 3-4 balls will be enough.

3) Scissors.

Getting Started:

First we take two sticks and tie a knot with a string. Begin to wind.

Separate the sticks to make an even cross.

Begins to wind one diagonal, then the second. We wind tight and fix the even position of the rods, one perpendicular to the other.

The same thread is wrapped in turn with sticks, about one or two turns of thread. It turns out a rhombus or a square, looking how to turn.

Cut the thread, leaving a small margin, we make a knot from this stock.

Take the next thread and tie it with a knot to one of the sticks, start wrapping, as before, without forgetting to wrap knots so that they are not visible.

You can take a few more different colors, but the scheme of their entanglement in the mandala, described in the last paragraph, does not change.

Finally, we also tie a knot, but already on the inside of the mandala.

Cut the tips on the knots, and the mandala is ready!

But it was a master class on weaving a mandala four-pointed - the simplest. There are many more kinds of such amulets, the eight-ray mandala is more common, where it is necessary to connect two four-beam ones together.

Video masterclasses on the eight-part plaiting

And now we'll look at ways to weave threads into the basis of the eight-beam mandala, there can be a great many of them.

1. Rays. This is the name of the pattern, the essence of which is the braiding of each wand in two. That is, we tie a string to any stick, we first thread under the next stick - this time. Then again under the next stick and the third we wind twice. This continues until the master of the future mandala considers it necessary to finish. What is good about this pattern? When you connect two mandal squares to an eight-pointed mandala in this way, a symmetrical star is formed on the back side, and the outside will look more bulky on the outside.

Most often used for the central part of the mandala:

2. Belt. The most simple pattern. Its essence lies in braiding each stick in a row. It is most often used for the so-called mandala framework to better handle the edges.

Edges processed by belt technique:

Belt-based:

3. Square. The essence is to weave through one stick. It is also used, like the previous ones, on octagonal products.

Mandala, woven entirely on the basis of a square:

These three methods are basic when weaving the mandala. With their help, beautiful amulets, amulets and simply beautiful ornaments - mandalas are created.

Consider a video on this topic:

How to choose colors for a mandala:

We all know that there are a lot of different colors. How can you not get lost in all this magnificent magnificence of colors and create such a color gamut for your amulet that will please you and not so much put pressure on your eyes with your diversity?

The first secret is a linear scheme. Find the picture of the color circle on the Internet and select the color you like on it. Track with your eyes what color is exactly opposite the chosen one. This will be the first and second colors!

The secret of the second is the triad. If you need three harmonizing colors, then use the triad scheme. Take the colors of one saturation, located along a triangle on the color wheel.

The third secret is a double linear scheme. The point is to take either the doubled and intersecting first secret or to look for colors on an even square and a rhombus.

The fourth secret - cold + warm. The bottom line is to interfere in the warm colors of the cold. For every three warm colors there is one cold and vice versa.

The fifth secret is black and white. You can also take the contrast of black and white colors, if you are unpretentious to the coloring of the decoration.

Video Weaving Board:

It's worth noting that "dream catchers" also refer to mandalas, although they have a slightly different effect on human beings. But making it happens even easier than some types of mandalas.

Conclusion

Now you know how to facilitate the process of creating a magic amulet and have received good advice on its wickerwork. I hope you do not have to puzzle over and invent more suitable patterns, regret choosing an incorrect color scheme, or trying to brush up the ways of weaving.