Modern fashion for natural materials has breathed new strength into the wickerwork. Now this is not just a pastime and a pleasant hobby, but also a source of good income. Many people want to have at home beautiful and unusual items made in hand!
Modern technology of weaving can create dishes, decorative chests and boxes.
The culture of weaving is directly related to history. Remember the mushroom basket with which you probably went for mushrooms. It must be big, heavy and uncomfortable. This is due to the fact that Russian masters tried to do great things, to demonstrate the breadth of their souls. In countries where elegance was valued, loafing has other traditions. The basket made by the European master will be light, but very durable. To the elegant schools of loaf weaving are Lithuanian, Estonian and Latvian.
Lozopletenie is a fascinating and interesting activity. Real masters always strive to weave something unusual and interesting. Material for loosening can be taken on the sandy shores of reservoirs or next to the railway track. This is where Willow grows. You do not have to go to a special store and spend money. Nature itself gives you the opportunity to create beautiful things from the "foot" material.
The choice of branches still should be approached seriously. The ideal option is a cultivated tree, however, it is almost impossible to find such gardens. Wild willow has one interesting property: the more you cut a tree, the faster and more it grows! Willow must be cut off at the root, then new branches will grow even stronger and bigger. In addition, that you are recruiting yourself material for work, you improve the ecology of the place. Very useful hobby!
The collection of vine branches is carried out in spring and autumn. The autumn branches will have a pleasant brown tint, the spring ones will remain white. The natural color difference you can use in your work. The uncleaned vine will be black. The branches of the willow are kept for several years, but it is better to sort out the branches by their size and color at once.
Before creating a masterpiece, the vine must be prepared. Take long and thick branches and soak in water for 2-4 hours. This "pulling back" allows the vine to become soft and supple. Only after this, you can turn off the branches according to your idea.
Sometimes, for weaving, we use "tapes", which are obtained by processing the vines on special machines. On your product with the help of tapes you can create a unique and unique pattern.
Like any creative hobby, loaf weaving contributes to the development of fantasy, calms and pacifies the person.
You can learn how to lozepeteniya independently by the book or by contacting the master. The main tools for creating products are your hands. If you decide to sell things from the vine, you will need special tools, so that you have more opportunity to create and create unusual things. Tools do not differ from usual garden tools: awl, scissors, tweezers, clothespins, pruners and special device for splitting vines.
To get real profits from lozo-laying, it's better if the whole family is involved in this. So the speed of making things will increase significantly. For realization of your products you can apply to special salons. But remember that the store has a percentage of the wrap and the item will be more expensive for the average buyer. You can do it yourself, go to markets and specialized sales points. A good option will be cooperation with the designer. You will work under the order and know exactly what your product will buy.
Doing a weaving is better for a special relaxing music. Working with natural material, interacting with willow energy will have a positive effect on your well-being, mood and, possibly, your material condition.
On the spinning you will have a lot of free time, but the pleasure of creating an elegant and unusual thing will exceed all your expectations.