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 at some specialty stores at an overpriced price, which is completely pointless!
We offer you an alternative solution, to make with your own hands an amulet for good luck from improvised means! It will not take much time, but it will definitely give you a lot of pleasure and enjoyment.
Originally from the past
Before we tell you how to make an amulet for good luck with your hands, we will tell you briefly its history. And we will talk about the amulet dolls that were popular with our ancestors.
They usually protected women, mistresses and guardians of the hearth. Such an amulet for good luck should have been carefully stored in an isolated place, so that no one could disturb it and somehow get angry.
Since the general population was not particularly famous for its great wealth, the doll was created from improvised materials, scraps, fabric scraps, straw and wood. An amulet for good luck could even be passed down from generation to generation, but if you do not have one, then we can easily make it ourselves!
From the carpenter with a piece
To find materials for this craft, just check your buckets, because there is definitely something in them. So, not only will you run out of jewelry, but you will also make an amulet for luck and money with your own hands.
What you need:
- Mouline thread. It is better to take the red or white colors, which are best combined with the folk style. We will need even less than half so that you can use ornaments.
- Various pieces of fabric. It is better to choose of course, as it is much easier to work with, due to their properties, which make them look like paper or cardboard.
- Flax fiber. We will use it to create the hair, thanks to its texture. and you can buy it in any store with natural products.
- Pair of scissors.
The first master class: doll-bereginya
- From white linen fabric we create a column of any length and width, tying in three places with a thread. This will be the body for the future amulet.
- Cut a large square from the same fabric and by folding it into a triangle at one of the ends, create a silhouette of the head and arms. We fix everything with a red or white thread.
- We separate the palms of the obtained "feathers" with a thread, in the same way we make a belt.
- We make a shirt from a shiny cotton fabric, cutting it according to its shape and fastening it with threads in the same way. It is important to note that an amulet made by yourself for good luck is created without a needle and, of course, glue. Such materials are not welcome here, as they remove our amulet from its ancestors.
- You can also decorate the shirt with bright ribbons with ornaments, lace or beads, but do not overdo it, since first of all it is a folk doll.
- For the skirt, cut a large circle with a slit in the center, put it on the amulet and then fasten it with a thread on the wrong side. It can also be decorated at will with ribbons, beads, flowers or embroidery.
- Now we take flax, we separate it in the center with a thread, with which we fasten the hair on the head, carefully hiding the knots.
- We knit a braid by adding ribbons, create a scarf from a fabric triangle and tie its ends around the neck in many turns.
- We put various cereals, seeds and herbs on a separate piece of cloth, put coins and make a knot by tying it with a thread in the doll's hand. This symbolizes prosperity at home, wealth and good luck, which this ready-made amulet will surely bring you!
For every occasion
How to make an amulet for good luck 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 attract happiness, prosperity and wealth to your home.
You probably all know that our ancestors paid great attention to various herbs and berries, giving them various magical properties. And we could not think of anything better than to take the plants, dry them and then put them in small bags that spread very easily throughout the house!
From everything and for everything
We will not be late for a long time and we will immediately start saying 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 easy to find for each of us:
- The birch is the protector of the hearth and female happiness.
- Shampoo 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, thistle, wormwood, mountain ash, sage, hops and fellant - these are just some of the plants that can be used to create an amulet for good luck and wealth at home.
Second master class: a bag of happiness
For such a product, you need to prepare in advance, and best of all, if the summer. At this time all plants are at the level that combines 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 materials you need to work in a matter of days.
While the plants are drying, we sew small bags of burlap ourselves. They can also be decorated with ribbons, embroidery or buttons. For the strings we get red threads from thread.
When all the ingredients are ready, we fill the bags with herbs. You can do this until the end, so that later it is not difficult to close it or, alternatively, you can fill it so that the dried flowers are hidden from above. We fix everything with our hands and threads, without the help of glue, and then we spread the bags all over the house so that the amulet definitely works for good luck!
Taste and color
If the previous two options are not to your liking, then 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 pin, ring or keychain. And it is also very nice that the product is environmentally friendly, because we will avoid the use of various chemicals, such as varnishes. We will replace them with pigment oils, if necessary.
And for the construction you only need a small thin piece of wood, a burning device, sketches and sketches and accessories for further exploitation.
The third master class: a wooden amulet for good luck and money
File the piece of wood to the desired shape with a file and then gently rub the edges to remove any sharp chips or shavings. Also prepare the hole for the components in advance.
Apply a pencil drawing on one side, then heat the burner and then add depth and color to the drawing. Add some details and letters, let the product cool.
For durability, treat the wood surface with a special oil or replace it with linseed oil. Not only will it add color, but it will also make the amulet waterproof.
After the oil is absorbed, the accessory can be securely placed on a string as a pendant, glued to the base for rings, pins or anything else. You can leave it like this and, for example, put it in a hidden pocket of the bag you are traveling with. So, luck and happiness will always be with you!
For a good night's sleep
The following idea is great for those who not only want to get an amulet for good luck, but also to decorate the interior of their room. We are talking about a fairly popular dream catcher, which also dates back a long time.
Probably the first creators were the Indians, who made an amulet to catch bad dreams and nightmares and hung over the head of the sleeper. Today we will create such an elegant amulet:
- Take a ring of any diameter, depending on the desired size of the dreamcatcher, and wrap it along its entire length with thread or tape. There should be no gaps between them so that the base is not visible.
- Once the hoop is ready, we start weaving a cobweb, adding sequins, beads and various decors.
- Thus, circle by circle, we complete the "means" of the dreamcatcher, taking a weave similar to the spider's web. When finished, carefully lock the thread and hide it.
- Now is the time to decorate the amulet for a restful and restful sleep. This can be done with feathers glued directly to the weaving yarn or hung from the yarn at the end of the hoop. There you can also add large beads, ribbons and anything else you can find on your buttocks. Even shells can be wonderful to decorate this whole picture.
- All that remains is to form a loop with which you can hang the dreamcatcher on the head of your bed so that your dreams are only polite and bright!
Additional ideas
Of course, amulets for good luck do not end with what we have listed. So here are some more interesting options for you:
- Red thread. You probably already know that such a charm as an ordinary red thread, as soon as it is 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.
- Door bell. Another easy to make amulet is a small bell decorated with ribbons and fabrics. It symbolizes the cleanliness and goodness in your home and the front door often becomes his place of residence. The bell itself can be coated with gold or silver color, which will add beauty.
- Petal. This option is very popular and is easy to buy from any home improvement store. But it is also easy to do it yourself, because you just have to find a horseshoe-shaped base and then attach all your existing stocks to it. This list includes not only dried flowers, seeds, cereals, fabrics, ribbons, but also coins. Also, often on the horseshoe itself you can see various buns, sweets and fruits made of polymer clay!
From all the above, we can conclude: an amulet for good luck is created from any materials at hand. It does not take more than an hour a year, but the process itself brings not only pleasure, but also happiness with wealth in your home!