Dream catchers have been around for a long time and it is something loved by all. You can see them hanging either for decoration or because they believe it can stop bad dreams or nightmares. It is a great thing to make one for you or to gift someone a dream catcher.
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There are many types of dream catchers and there are also many ways to make them.
1. Conventional dream catchers which are a typically made with willow loop.
2. Tribal Dream Catchers which are initially made by the Chippewa tribe.
3. White Dream Catchers are white in appearance, made with white strings and white quills and white feathers.
4. Life Phase Dream Catchers come with 3 or more loops. The numerous loops guarantee the safety of Earth.
5. Twofold Dream Catchers are made with 2 rings and are intended to symbolize the bond between 2 individuals.
Here are 3 ways to make them:
The first one is using CDs, the second one is using paper and the third one is using clothing materials.
Method 1: This is a very simple method and requires the use of basic school stationery. Gather thick strings, old CDs, scissors, colorful markers, plastic needle, beads and any other things you want for decorating. Start from the hole inside your CD and take the string out and again putting it inside the hole and again taking it out repeat at least 17 times. Take a long string of your favorite color and tie in one of the loops near the center and take it out all the way. Start weaving with it. Then move on to another color and keep on weaving. After you have done that it is time to color with the markers. Hand threads from the CD and adds the beads.
Method 2: This is quite easy but a little harder than the previous method but looks prettier than making one with a CD. Take a piece of cardboard and paint it your favorite color such as blue or orange. Cut it in such a way that it looks like a circle with a hollow in the middle for the strings. Make holes on the circle and make sure space is more or less consistent. Now attach a string through one and go on weaving till you get the strings to resemble a net or a spider web. Decorate with feathers and beads and hang them. Since they are made of paper, you can do design on them with markers.
Method 3: This is the hardest and looks the prettiest when you will hang it. Get a metal loop of about 11 centimeters in diameter. You need to manage lace strings for crafts that are usually found in the craft store. It is going to cover the whole loop. Select your desired string type and color and start weaving. It should look something like a spider web and start decorating with beads, stones, and feathers.
Additional information:
• You can add anything you like for making it prettier like small bells.
• You can use glue to make it secure no matter which method you are using.
• Make with various ranges of colors and look for colorful beads, do not just stick to your favorite color.
