Paper Swan - 3 Dimensional Origami

Origami is a beautiful ancient folk art of Paper Folding from Japan. Origami origins from Japanese words of ‘Ori’ meaning “Folding’ and “Kami’ meaning “Paper’.

The main aim of this beautiful art-form is to transform flat sheet of paper into finished sculpture though folding and sculpting techniques, without using glue or scissors.



This is my first 3D Origami project,here I used the technique of Three dimensional paper origami.I made around 400 paper triangles and assemble them together according to pattern to make this Swan.
Making triangle is very easy, but can be tedious work and assembly is little tricky too but result are so beautiful.




Here you can watch a video about - How to fold triangles and then assemble them to make this beautiful Swan




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Have a Creative Day,

Shahana

p.s.:- Instead of cutting paper rectangle use Post-It sticky note pads,It will save your time and your triangles will be perfect.

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Punch Needle Embroidery

If you love needlework but could not spare much time for your hobby, then punch needle embroidery is a needle art for you.

Punch Needle also known as Bunka, require little or no skills, once you master the Basic Technique, there is no limit on variety of design you can create with Punch needle.
Very few tools and supplies are required and it can be finished quickly depending on complexity of your project but end results are always very pretty and elegant.




This centuries old needle art is delightful and very rewarding; Only problem - you can easily get hooked on to this beautiful needle art.



I have been introduced to Punch Needle embroidery by my very good friend and immensely talented artist Rupali, who provided me with this beautiful design and generously lent me her own Punch Needle.This is my very first Punch needle creation and I am quite happy with results.

Here is little video introduction of Punch Needle




Have a creative Day

Shahana

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3D Rhinestone Flowers (Kundan Flowers) - Tutorial

Rhinestone or Kundan flowers makes very beautiful gift for any Occasion and can add beauty to any part of your house. They might look as lots of work but these pretty flowers are really easy to make. You don’t need any special skills or tools to make these flowers.

So here I would like to share step by step tutorial to make Rhinestone flowers


Material Required

• 5 or 6 Rhinestones or Kundan (pre-drilled with two holes) in any desired colors and shapes (for one flower)
• 24 gauge artistic wire (your choice of color)
• Green florist’s tape
• 30 or 32 gauge of paddle wire for assembly
• Wire cutter
• Wire pliers
• Assorted beads for making flower centre (optional)
• Small Earthen pot (optional)
• Floral Sponge or Plaster of paris (optional)
• Moss grass or pebbles (optional)
• Wool (optional)
• Embellishments for pot (optional)

Petals

1. Cut your 24 gauge wire in desired length
2. As you can see below, there will be two holes on either side of your Rhinestone


3. String Rhinestone from front-side into the lower hole with wire
4. Pull through enough wire



5. Now string Rhinestone from back-side into the upper hole



6. Tug wire gently and pull it up straight
7. Now fold it down and twist it tightly




8. Cut the desired length, this makes one petal
9. Make 5 or 6 petals for one flower in a same way




Flower Stamens (optional)
1. Cut 25cms long wire
2. String 6 beads and place them in centre of your wire
3. Now run one end of the wire thorough 3 beads in a row
4. Gently pull both the wires in opposite direction to form a circle
5. String one different colored bead on the wire, which went through 3 beads earlier
6. Pull the bead down and twist both end of wire
7. Your basic bead flower stamen is ready.




Leaves (optional)
• Make leaves with green Rhinestones , by following same steps as petals
• Artificial leaves can also be used



Pot (optional)
• Wrap wool around the earthen pot and add hot glue
• Embellish pot in whatever way you want, I used pearls circled with gold glitter here






Assembly
• Gather petals around stamen without any gaps and twist them tightly with plier
• Snuggly wrap a paddle wire to secure it
• Cover entire stem with florist’s tape
• Arrange flowers as desired




So as you see anyone can make these stunning flowers, give it a try and you will love the results

Have a Creative Day

Shahana

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