Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"

New Year is coming, and many have already begun to decorate the Christmas tree to the long-awaited and magical holiday. Original balls on the Christmas tree can be done by hand, for example, with a decor of satin ribbons.

necessary material

You will need:

  1. Foam ball diameter of 6 cm.
  2. Satin tape 2.5 cm - 2 m.
  3. Brocade tape 2.5 cm - 2.5 meters.
  4. Satin tape 6 mm - 25 cm.
  5. Stationery pins - 140 pieces.
  6. Glue.
Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"

manufacturing phase

From the wide belts must cut lengths of 5 cm. There should be 32 pieces of each color and a square 2.5 x 2.5.

Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"

Box will center decor. To do this, it needs to be fixed with pins on the ball.

Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"

And from long stretches to make triangles, tucked edges of the tape to the center.

Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"

The bottom corners of the triangles are fixed on the ball so that the apex of the triangle coincides with the center of the square.

Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"

Thus secured two red triangles opposite each other and two gold.

Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"

Vershinki also can be secured with pins. It turns out the first row.

The second row is made of four triangles of the same color the center of the triangle is located on the site of the previous row joints.

Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"

The next series is created in the same way, but from the tape of another color.

Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"

Necessary to continue until the entire ball is covered with ribbons.

Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"

Now you need to decorate "his head." You will need 8 pieces gold ribbon, 8 cm long.

Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"

They need to be folded in half and glue the edges.

Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"
Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"

You can use regular glue, hot-melt adhesive in the gun or even a needle and thread. Get the items you need to stick on the ball in the form of a bow.

Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"
Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"

From a narrow strip of the segment to do 2 - 15 and 10 centimeters.

Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"

Long section must be secured from the top in the form of loops.

Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"
Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"

Of shorter length to make a bow, bonding glue joints.

Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"

Bow to decorate the base of the loop, securing it with a safety pin.

Christmas ball in the technique of "Artichoke"

Decorative ball ready. It is possible to make several kinds of satin or brocade belts and create any color combination to suit your taste. We wish you success!