Handmade ikebana is the best decoration for your interior. It creates a feeling of warmth and comfort, measured and calm atmosphere.
To make a bouquet yourself, you do not need a lot of time, money and materials. All that is needed is to show maximum imagination and creativity.
Ikebana: Ancient Art from Japan
Literally, “ikebana” is an art, a skill in arranging flowers. It uses both fresh flowers and dried dried flowers.
When creating bouquets adhere to strict commandments, which are based on the experience of the great Japanese masters. Before you start creating traditional Japanese ikebana it is useful to know them:
- to achieve the perfect flower arrangement it is not necessary to use beautiful flowers. The pledge of a harmonious bouquet is the correct ratio of elements.
- the composition of the composition takes into account the season and the case in which it is created;
- to start creating a floral bouquet you need in a beautiful mood, in complete peace and tranquility. Only then the result of the work will truly delight you.
- The number of flowers in a Japanese flower arrangement does not matter; there may be an even and an odd number.
Traditional ikebana creation rules
The rules of creating Japanese bouquets of dried flowers evolved over many centuries. The great masters of the art of flower arrangement identified key points that need to be followed to obtain a beautiful flower arrangement.
- The main focus is on the central element, which sets the tone for the whole composition. This may be a large flower, leaves, twigs.
- dynamic distribution of flowers in a bouquet is one of the main conditions for an ideal bouquet. Elements of ikebana are located at a certain angle to the vase or to each other. To achieve this effect, the Japanese prefer to use curved stems of flowers, ornate braided dried flowers.
- Asymmetry is also important for perfect composition. It is not necessary to create fancy bouquets, it is symbolic enough to reflect in them 3 main components of Japanese culture - the sky, the earth and the person.
The simplest ikebana in 5 minutes
To create the simplest ikebana you will need:
- Orchid - 2 pcs.
- tinga
- narrow tall vase with a height of 30 cm and above
- decorative elements - glass balls, decorative sand
- scissors or pruner
Stages of the arrangement:
- Place glass balls or decorative sand in a vase, filling it in half.
- Insert into the filler 2 branches of a bright orchid. Arrange the branches in such a way that one of them is located at an angle of 15 degrees to the right relative to the table, and the other at 15 degrees to the left.
3. One branch should be 15 cm higher than the other.
4. We are completing the creation of ikebana with a tinge twig, which should be located between orchids with a slight inclination towards the smaller of them.
Osesya ikebana do it yourself
Ideas for creating an autumn Japanese bouquet are given by nature itself. To create an ikebana for an autumn theme you will need:
- decorative pumpkin - better round shape
- branchy twigs without leaves
- sprigs of mountain ash
- decorative elements at will - leaves, cones, glitter for indoor flowers
- glue gun
The procedure for creating autumn flower arrangements:
- The main element of ikebana - decorative pumpkin. It needs to be prepared in advance - carefully cut the bottom so that it is as smooth as possible. Next, clean the pumpkin from the seeds and make the top hole for the twigs.
- Using a glue gun, glue the cones to the twigs.
3. After the glue has completely dried, place the base of the composition on the pumpkin.
4. The central elements of ikebana are ready, it's time to issue the secondary ones. To do this, insert in the central part of the composition of the branches of mountain ash, placing them as dynamically as possible - at an angle to the pumpkin, at different heights from each other.
The final step is making the ikebana with dry leaves. Glue them with a thermogun.
It is important not only to create ikebana, but also to present it correctly. The best decoration of the autumn flower arrangement will be a pillow of dry leaves, decorated with several chestnuts. It is on this basis that the creation itself is established.
Christmas ikebana do it yourself
Ikebana, created with the New Year's mood, will be the most unusual decoration of your home. In addition, this composition is relevant throughout the year.
We use the following materials:
- pine branches or other conifer
- thick twine
- dry sorghum
- decorative elements - Christmas decorations, cones, buckthorn twigs, lilies
- heat gun
The order of the composition:
- Thick string twist ring, the diameter of which depends on the number of jewelry and the desire of the master. The length of the string is taken in the expectation that it should be enough for a few turns.
- Using a glue gun, glue cones and branches of conifers at one point of the prepared base.
- Decorate the rest of the space with a ring of twine with small Christmas decorations and flowers.
- To make the flower arrangement look festive, cover it with gold paint or sparkles on top.
There are many variations of Christmas ikebana. The beauty and uniqueness of each composition depends on the master's imagination and the materials he uses. For example, instead of Christmas-tree toys you can use Physalis, sea buckthorn or rowan branches.
Citrus Ikebana Style
To create a bright vitamin composition we need:
- orange, mandarin and lime peels prepared in advance and dried
- lavender leaves and flowers
- conifers cones - pine, cedar or alder.
It is important to prepare elements of vitamin ikebana in advance. Citrus peels must be dried and cleaned from the veins.
In order for your composition to exude the alluring aroma of fruits, it is enough to put the cones in a plastic bag and drop a few drops of citrus essential oil into it.
The process of creating a vitamin ikebana is extremely simple. The prepared elements are laid out in flat glassware, evenly distributing them to obtain a complete composition.
Ikebana sprinkled on top with ground ginger or hydrangea petals. Be sure that vitamin ikebana not only decorate your home, but also fill it with invigorating citrus scent.
Autumn ikebana in a pumpkin
Pumpkin is a great basis for creating autumn ikebana. It is stable on any surface, has a bright color that is in harmony with other elements of the composition. And most importantly, thanks to the specific structure of the cavity of the pumpkin, you can insert any twigs, leaves or flowers into it.
To create a composition you need:
- small pumpkin - always round
- bouquet of autumn leaves and flowers in yellow and orange colors
- rowan berries
Stages of creation:
- As in the previous workshop with a pumpkin, it must be prepared - cut off the bottom for greater stability.
- Clean the cavity of pumpkins from the veins and bones. Now the base for ikebana is ready.
3. Prepare flowers, autumn leaves, rowan branches. To do this, cut the stems in such a way that they fit into the cavity of the vessel and are slightly higher than the depth of the pumpkin.
4. Next comes the absolutely creative stage, where there are no strict rules. Place the prepared elements in the pumpkin, evenly distributing them over its surface.
Try to group the leaves and twigs in such a way that there is no gap between them.
Candle composition
Often, Japanese masters deviate from the classical rules of ikebana creation and use, besides living flowers, such decorative elements as candles or plastic figurines of birds and insects.
We will need:
- small decorative pumpkin
- thick white candle (this is the basis of the composition)
- natural decorations - leaves of mountain ash, Physalis, sea buckthorn on a branch.
- alder, pine or cedar cones
Bouquet assembly steps:
- Peel the pumpkin, cut off the bottom, make holes for the candle from above.
- Insert a candle in the pumpkin so that it is on the surface at 2/3 of its size.
3. To decorate the space around the candle with the help of the leaves of mountain ash or sea buckthorn, the fruits of Physalis.
4. Using a heat gun to glue the fir cones.
As a basis for ikebana with a candle, you can use a shallow pot, decorative wicker baskets.
Ikebana panels do it yourself
To create a wall ikebana you will need:
- burlap or other textured coarse fabric
- dry branches with complex weaving
- leaves, reeds, moss
- ornamental insects or birds
The procedure for making ikebany panels:
- Using PVA glue, heat gun, glue burlap on the prepared base.
- Arrange the ikebana elements on the fabric - sprigs, dried flowers, leaves, snags, moss.
It is important to think in advance about the location of each detail of the composition on the panel; it is then that the result will be harmonious and complete. It only remains to decorate the panel with decorative flowers, birds, rowan berries, physalis flowers.
Leave the panel in a horizontal position until the glue is completely dried and decorate any wall of your house with it.
Ikebana is an unusual for us decoration, which surprises with its originality and beauty. In addition, a custom-made bouquet in this technique will be a great gift for any significant event.
