In ancient times, from the vines wove the most necessary items, as the bars were one of the most accessible materials. For centuries, the technology improved, people have learned to work with rattan, palm fiber, rhizome pine and even paper. Contemporary basket weaving - machinery crafts for home decor in eco style, which allows to produce both fine jewelry and large furniture.
Content
- Furniture and decor
- Sculptures and toys
- weaving Bases
Furniture and decor
Plaiting use different materials, but the newcomers better to stop the choice on the wicker. Iva is good because it has bactericidal properties. The baskets of wicker well-stocked cereals, grain, flour in canvas bags. All that lies in such containers, perfectly ventilated and does not dampen. In addition to weave baskets and other containers:
- braiding for pitchers;
- candy;
- bread bins;
- vases;
- boxes;
- bottles;
- caskets;
- chests.
Each of these gizmos is decorated in a vintage interior design, ecological style and design of country-related topics.
Small and large accessories for different purposes perfectly fit into the atmosphere kitchen, living room, hallway and a nursery. Braided system suitable for the storage of goods, furniture, shoes, books, coils, coils, strips and more.
Furniture, woven from willow twigs, not inferior to the beauty of wood, plastic and metal. But that the products did not look cheap, they should be very good quality. In this case, they will fit into the interior, and luxurious living, and unpretentious atmosphere garden. Products may differ in concept, depends on the following parameters:
- finishing;
- color topcoat;
- the shape of legs and backs;
- Seat contours;
- Height Width;
- accessories.
Obtained from the vine comfortable chair, baby cradles and playpens, compact stools and large sofas. Flexible rods - the perfect material for weaving shelving units, tea and coffee tables. Applying strong skeletons of vines can be woven cabinets, cabinets with drawers and back to bed. A big plus furniture made of twigs - ease. Wicker chests of drawers and cabinets - a real godsend for those who like to do a permutation.
If the house has animals and birds, it is necessary to try to weave a house or bird feeder. Pets respond well to natural material, harmless to health, which is not the plastic. Finishing materials, which goes well with the vine:
- natural and artificial stone;
- imitation masonry;
- natural wood (planks, boards);
- animal skins.
Objects of the vine at all temperatures remain warm, easy to care for them, they do not deform over time. To save the original color of the product, it is covered with varnish. For the interior decoration of willow rods weave lampshades, frames for photos and paintings.
Stylish product for the living room - floor or tabletop vase. In it you can put a bouquet of dried flowers or artificial composition. Another option - to put into a ceramic or glass container and use as an ordinary vase. Pots and large flower tubs also acquire the original form if oplesti their rods. An interesting idea is the use of a rod in the interior - woven mats (mats).
Sculptures and toys
Of flexible material to weave interesting garden and indoor sculptures. Of course, it is better to place them in the open space that could be considered masterpieces in all its glory. Manually from the vines easy to make figures of fairytale characters, people, birds and animals.
Children will love the large toy from willow rods. It is not only dolls or little animals, but also the real transport, just a little. The kid will be happy wicker swing on horse and a child older than happy to take a ride on a sled openwork.
Of twigs and turn the trolley, which can be harnessed toy horse. It is important to observe one condition: the bars for moving toys have to be very strong, so these products are always spin on the frame. If the carriage would collapse during a game, the sharp edges of the vines to injure the child. The rest have toys made by weaving, no flaws.
weaving Bases
Willow twigs are harvested in late autumn or winter. With vine leaves and bark is removed, then the material is boiled for 30-60 minutes in the tank. If the bark is removed bad, you can first boil the vine, and then remove all unnecessary. Longer than 60 minutes to cook rods can not be, otherwise they will darken. Then the material is dried, folded into a stack and so stored. There are several varieties of weaving:
- simple (1 or 3 bar);
- inclined;
- rope;
- "In the checkerboard pattern" (use the bars of different colors).
Methods for incorporation into the board: one or two bars after 1 or 2 riser "pigtail". It is better to first learn the simple ways, and then move on to more complex.