
These are instructions for making kanzashi, from preparing fabric to assembling a finished ornament.
You will need the following items:
- Suitable fabric (see 'Preparing fabric' section);
- Sharp scissors;
- PVA glue;
- Tweezers;
- Cardboard;
- Beads or bead caps for flower centres;
- Wire;
- Glue gun (for making finished arrangements);
- Mizuhiki (optional decoration);
- Rice glue (optional, but useful if you plan to make several kanzashi);
- Small wooden board or plank (to be used with rice glue)
Preparing Fabric & Glue......
Folding Petals......
Basic Flower......
Full Arrangements......
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