Craftsmen. A selection of colorful hand-painted umbrellas.

Oddly enough, a large selection of products in retail outlets did not discourage people from making things with their own hands. Rather, on the contrary, now many people value unique products and are ready to pay big money for an exclusive.

In rainy weather, bright, hand-painted umbrellas are increasingly seen on the streets.

A selection of ideas and materials for creativity in handicraft shop, a step-by-step master class will help inspire not only beginners, but also experienced needleworkers to create something new.

Key aspects

It should be noted that artistic skills open up new opportunities for the needlewoman. In the absence of those, you should not be upset, because they can easily be replaced with something else. To do this, it is enough to familiarize yourself with a variety of techniques that do not require mastering the brush.

In addition, a pattern can be applied to the umbrella material using a stencil or by printing. For novice craftsmen, drawing simple geometric ornaments will be the best option.

Today, painting umbrellas is a less common method of generating income compared to decoupage or knitting. Some experts recommend starting with calculations, but this is fundamentally wrong. At first, the most important thing is to decide on the design of the future product.

As a self-instruction manual, you can use master classes by experienced needlewomen, blogs and photographs, of which there are a huge number on the Internet. Then you need to choose the drawing you like and decide on the necessary materials.

The most common tools for work:

• monochrome umbrella;
• contours on the fabric;
• sponges;
• acrylic paints that can be used on fabric;
• ready-made stencils (at the initial stages, self-adhesive paper can be used);
• brushes.

If such a craft is to the liking of the master, in the future you can get markers, a spray for applying paints and aerosols. The whole procedure for decorating an umbrella can be divided into several stages.

Some of them:

• stencil preparation;
• drawing a picture;
• decoration;
• drying.

It should be noted that the last stage is the most time consuming. It takes an average of 2 to 5 days to dry the umbrella.

For better fixation of the pattern on the material, it is necessary to gently iron it with an iron, and it is imperative to use gauze.

Features of materials

Of course, it would be unwise to go to the store at random. First of all, you need to study the advice of experienced specialists regarding the choice of materials for work. Some of them:

1. Acrylic paints. The recommendations of the masters on this issue differ. The fact is that many are accustomed to using a special material for the fabric, which during operation will not crack at the folds. This is certainly very important, especially when it comes to umbrellas. Some people advise taking multifunctional artistic acrylic for work.
2. Brushes are an essential attribute of any artist. First you need to buy a small and thick product. Artificial or natural instruments can be purchased depending on the budget. According to experts, the stiffness of the bristles should be medium.
3. Umbrella. Craftsmen often use monochromatic products. You can buy them at retail outlets, as well as wholesale. Today, in many online stores, the minimum purchase is 10 pieces. It is noteworthy that the mechanism of the device does not matter.
4. Stencils. You can make a template with your own hands, then print the ornament on special self-adhesive paper and cut it out. In addition, ready-made layouts are sold in hardware stores and outlets with hobby goods.
5. The contours on the fabric are a real "cherry on the cake". In fact, this is still the same acrylic paint, only thicker. This material opens up new decorative possibilities for the master. For example, a drawing made using an outline will be more embossed.

Ways to increase profits

To make a hobby not only enjoyable, but also profitable, you need to look for a sales market. It is important to understand that there will be a lot of orders if more people learn about new products. Possible options:

1. Today, in any city there are souvenir shops, points selling handicrafts, etc. You can offer them work for sale on favorable terms.
2. City events are a great opportunity to advertise. Today fairs of hand-made products have become traditional in many cities of Russia. Due to frequent weather changes, it can rain unexpectedly, and umbrellas will come in handy.
3. Online sales are popular in the modern world. Now you can make your own website for free in one day, even if you don't have any special knowledge. In addition, groups in popular social networks will be of great help. You can also tell your friends and acquaintances about your own business.

Painting umbrellas is a type of handicraft that is gaining popularity every day. Before starting work, you should carefully study all the recommendations of experienced craftsmen on the choice of materials.

A big plus is that, in addition to developing creative abilities, such a hobby can generate income.