Nadeshiko Flowers for Japanese
In Japan, hydrangeas start blooming from June to July and are often seen at temples. In June, during this rainy season, hydrangea festivals are held, and many people visit temples to admire them.
Hydrangeas originated in Japan and "lace-cap hydrangea" is the original. This time, we will make a breeding round-shaped hydrangea using dyed cloths.
In This Lesson:
We will make a Nadeshiko Kanzashi
using chopsticks!
Required Technical Level : Middle-level ~
We will make Nadeshikoo" flower kanzashi by using
ken tsumami technique of tsumami zaiku.
The points of this lesson are to learn how to form many petals flower neatly and use thread to assemble them into kanzashi.
Making The Base and Leaves
You will learn how to make wired bases, and how to form the leaf tsumami on the wire.
Making Nadeshiko Flowers
You will learn the tips to form a beautiful multiple petals flower and how to speed up to form flowers using the master craftsperson's technique.
Arrange Into Kanzashi
You will learn how to make a kanzashi using the chopsticks.
Also in this chapter, you will be able to understand the simple and easy way of using thread to assemble flowers.