Rules for working with foamiran and crafts for beginners

Each needlewoman has her own favorite pastime: be it embroidery, knitting or making a variety of handicrafts. However, in addition to the well-known and widespread types of needlework, there are also new types. So, for example, recently, compositions from foamiran are gaining popularity. Today in our article we will talk about the characteristic features of this material, and also consider several instructions for making crafts from it.

First of all, it should be noted that foamiran is an artificial material that was developed specifically for needlework. According to its physical characteristics, it is quite soft, respectively, it is easy to work with foamiran (not only an experienced person in the field of needlework, but also a beginner can cope with this).

Today there are several types of material for needlework (each of them is porous in structure and is produced in the form of sheets):

• Iranian;
• Turkish;
• Korean;
• Chinese.

These varieties of foamiran differ in their size, physical properties, and a variety of colors. One way or another, but when choosing a material, it is first of all recommended to focus on what you plan to make from it.

At the same time, regardless of the specific species, scientists distinguish several universal characteristics of foamiran:

• safety (meaning that the material does not have toxic properties, it is safe to use both adults and children);
• foamiran holds the paint well (accordingly, you can be sure that the appearance of your product will be of the highest quality, which will last for a long period of time);
• the material quickly regains its shape even after mechanical impact on it;
• foamiran is quite malleable, it can be cut with scissors or a clerical knife.

Due to the large number of positive characteristics, foamiran is popular with needlewomen who want to try something new.

If you are interested in crafts from foamiran and want to try your hand at this type of needlework, then you should prepare a certain set of tools and materials:

• foamiran (depending on the specific product, you may need one or more sheets, of one or a variety of colors);

• patterns and diagrams (needed if you want to make fairly complex and complex products);

• scissors (simple or curly);

• hole punch (useful for making small parts);

• glue gun (needed for gluing parts, ensures comfortable and fast work);

• iron (with its help you can easily give the necessary shape to elements from foamiran);

• decorative details according to your taste (to make the final composition unique and create the author's handwriting);

• paints and crayons;

• molds, veiners, brushes, sponges;

• wire;

• tape tapes.

Foamiran products can be made with your own hands - even beginners can do this task. Most often, various trinkets, postcards and applications for decoration are made from the material (for example, plant themes are common, geraniums, dahlias, calla lilies and other flowers can be made from the material).

Today in our article we present to your attention several master classes for making step-by-step simple crafts from foamiran.

Let's start with the MK for making a peony. To create a flower, you need to prepare 3 strips of material, the size of which should be 4x24 cm, 3.5x24.5 cm and 3x27 cm. Moreover, each strip also needs to be cut into squares. You need to cut off 3 sharp corners from each square - this way you will form the future petals of the plant. Small petals need to be twisted into tubes, rolled between the fingers, and then straightened again. Larger elements need to be trimmed at the edges and tinted with paint (preferably using the oil variety). After that, the petals need to be warmed up with an iron, put on a soft sponge and pressed down a little. The edges of the petals are folded like an accordion, and the smallest elements are glued together. From large petals, you need to form a finished bud. You can also make a sepal if you wish.

In order to create such an object, you need to use a base - a plastic lamp with a diameter of 40 cm. The material for needlework must be cut into 40 squares, the side of which is 12 cm. Each of them must be folded in half and cut along the resulting folds. Now the square needs to be turned into a droplet. Such droplets need to be warmed up with an iron and stretched out in the middle. Then you need to glue 2 blanks (to glue them you need to put them crosswise). Now, on the base-lamp, mark the center and glue the double petal on it. You also need to do with the remaining elements.

Foamiran doll will be a great gift for a little girl. You can make such a craft together with your daughter or younger sister. To make a doll, you will need to prepare patterns, foam balls, bamboo sticks, a glue gun and an iron.

To make an orchid, you need to prepare several rectangles of different sizes: 7x65 cm - 2 pcs., 5.5x7 cm - 3 pcs., 4x4 cm - 1 pc., 2x2 cm - 1 pc. All rectangles need to be heated with an iron (if you want your craft to repeat the texture of the orchid, then foamiran can be applied to the orchid mold). The pistil of a flower can be created using a square with a side of 4 cm. It must be folded in several layers and scrolled between your fingers. Then you need to straighten the element and stretch its tip. The pestle can be painted with oil paint. After you have cut out all the petals, fold the corner of the square by one third, place its right side in the middle, and wrap the left side.

If you want to make hairpins, then you need to make two rectangles from foamiran, the size of which should be 7x5.5 cm. You also need to draw and cut a butterfly on paper in advance, then attach it to the needlework material and cut it out. The bow tie should be folded to account for the tapering of the top and bottom of the wings. Then you need to glue the products along the formed bend. Now both parts need to be glued together. At your request, you can decorate the hair clip.

In the process of making crafts from foamiran, you need to take into account a few simple rules.

• Use only quality materials (both basic and additional). Otherwise, you will be dissatisfied with the final result.
• In order to get a high-quality composition, you need to strictly follow the instructions, but if you want to create a unique and exclusive craft, then do not be afraid to show your creativity and creativity in the process of decorating the composition.
• When choosing colors, make sure they match. This is the only way to create a complete composition.

For the rules of working with foamiran and crafts for beginners, see the video.