DIY Guide: How to Make Dream Catchers

Have you ever wondered how to make a dream catcher? Dream catchers are beautiful, spiritual objects that many cultures have used for centuries. They’re believed to catch bad dreams in their web and allow good dreams to pass through and enter your mind. They’re also wonderful decor for your bedroom or living room, and making a dream catcher can be a fun and relaxing activity for people of all ages.

To make a dream catcher, you’ll need some basic materials, such as a hoop, string, feathers, and beads. You can customize your dream catcher any way you’d like, adding different colors and textures to make it truly unique. Making dream catchers is a popular craft activity in schools, summer camps, and meditation retreats around the world, and it’s easy to see why. The repetitive motions involved in weaving and knotting the string can be incredibly soothing and meditative, helping you feel relaxed and centered.

Section: Steps to Make Your Own Dream Catcher

1. Gather the Necessary Supplies

Before you begin, gather all the necessary supplies, including a metal or wooden hoop, string, feathers, beads, and a variety of decorative elements. You can use different types of strings such as yarn, twine or even fishing line. For decorating purposes, you can also choose from a variety of various colors of feathers, beads, and additional embellishments.

2. Prepare the Hoop

The first step is to prepare the hoop, which serves as the foundation for your dream catcher. You can use a metal or wooden hoop, and it should be the size you desire for your dream catcher. You can either buy a pre-made hoop or create one yourself using a wire or twig.

3. Wrap the Hoop

Take your string and start wrapping it around the hoop. Continue wrapping the string around the hoop until the entire hoop is covered with the string. Make sure that the string is tight and even.

4. Create the Webbing

Create the webbing by tying a knot at the starting point with a different colored string and then weaving it through the wrapped hoop. Next, create another knot, and continue weaving the string from the top to the bottom while creating a beautiful pattern.

5. Add Feathers

Once you’ve finished the webbing, it’s time to add the feathers, which help to catch and purify the dreams. Choose feathers of different colors and sizes and attach them to the bottom of the dream catcher.

6. Add Beads and Decorative Attachments

Add beads and decorative attachments to the dream catcher to inject personality and characterize to the final product. You can mix and match colorful beads, seashells, ribbons, leather or even feathers.

7. Creating Loops for Hanging

Create the hanging loops by tying a string to the top of the dream catcher and knotting it in a loop. Ensure that the loop is large enough to hang wherever you wish to display it.

8. Checking for Balance

Check for balance by hanging your dream catcher and ensuring that the feathers, beads, and attachments are even in weight.

9. Hanging for Use

Hang up your dream catcher and then wait for the night to come to hang it up. It is the perfect time to catch vivid and creative dreams that can work counter to nightmares.

10. Dream Well and Change Periodically

Dream well and remember to change your dream catching periodically. It is suggested to interchange your dream catcher every six months to start anew for better dreams, visions and strive for goals with a peaceful mind.

Materials Needed

Before starting to make your dreamcatcher, you need to make sure that you have all the necessary materials. Here are the things you will need:

• A metal hoop, either a ready-made one or one you can bend into a circle
• A spool of macrame cord
• A spool of embroidery thread
• A pair of scissors
• Beads, feathers, or any other embellishments you want to add
• A needle
• A glue gun, if you want to add any decorations that need adhering

Create the web

The webbing of your dreamcatcher is what filters out your bad dreams, so it’s important to take your time in creating it.

1. Tying your Cord to the Hoop

Take your macrame cord and tie it to the hoop at the top where you want to begin creating the web. Leave excess cord so that it can be tied to the bottom when you have reached your starting point again. Do not cut the cord until you have reached the end of weaving the web.

2. Tie the First Knot

Tie the first knot about an inch or so down from the tied top. The knot should be snug, but not too tight that it will pull the entire cord.

3. Create the Web

Working to the right of the starting knot, loop your cord around the back of the hoop. Then, pass the cord through the loop you have just created. Pull it tight, and run this loop behind the next point on the hoop. Continue weaving this pattern until you have wrapped around the hoop.

4. Weave as Many Times as You Want

One of the most beautiful and customizable aspects of dreamcatchers is the web. You can choose to weave as many times as you want to make the web small and tight or large and open, depending on your preferred style.

5. End Your Web

When you have reached the end of the web, tie your cord off to the opposite side from where you started. Use the excess cord you left at the beginning to tie it off tightly. This will also give the web a tapered edge of cord to avoid having a “tail” dangling from your dreamcatcher.

Adding Embellishments

The next step is to embellish your dreamcatcher to make it your own. You can add as few or as many feathers, beads or charms as you like. It all depends on the size and style of your dreamcatcher. Here are some tips to get you started:

1. Choose Your Colors

Choose the color and style of feathers, beads, and charms you want to add. It’s best to choose colors that match the overall theme of your dreamcatcher.

2. Attach Your Embellishments

Using your embroidery thread, start attaching your embellishments. Secure the thread with a knot between each piece of decoration. Make sure that everything is attached firmly and safely.

3. Glue on Additional Decorations

If you find any decorations that need gluing, use a small dot of hot glue on the back of the item. Then carefully place it in its desired spot.

4. Finalize Your Dreamcatcher

When you have added all your decorations, take a step back and make sure that everything looks coherent. Adjust any pieces that seem out of place. You are now ready to hang up your dreamcatcher and take pride in your work!

Materials Needed for Making Dream Catchers

Dream catchers are fun and easy to make. For this DIY project, you will need to gather the following materials:

Now that you have gathered all the necessary materials, it’s time to start making your dream catcher.

Step 1: Choose your Hoop

You can use a wooden or metal hoop for your dream catcher. The size of the hoop can vary depending on the size you want your dream catcher to be. If you’re not sure what size to choose, a six-inch hoop is a good size for beginners.

Step 2: Wrap the Hoop

Take your suede or cotton lace and begin wrapping it around the hoop. Make sure to wrap it tightly and evenly, leaving no gaps. You can add a drop of glue at the beginning and end of the wrap to secure it in place.

Step 3: Create the Web

Start by tying a knot at the top of the hoop, then make a loop a few inches down. The loop will serve as an anchor for your web. Take your thread and create a stitch around the hoop, making sure to loop it through the anchor loop. Continue this process, looping the thread over the previous stitch until you have created your desired web.

Step 4: Add Beads and Feathers

Take your beads and feather and start decorating your dream catcher. You can add as many or as few as you like. Attach them to the web by tying them onto the threads or by using a drop of glue.

Step 5: Make the Hanger

Take a piece of suede or cotton lace and tie it to the top of the hoop. This will serve as your hanger. You can add beads or feathers to the hanger for extra decoration.

Congratulations, you have now made your very own dream catcher! These beautiful creations are perfect for decorating your home or giving as a gift to someone special. Enjoy the sweet dreams that are sure to come your way with the help of this beautiful DIY dream catcher.

Thanks for embarking on this dreamy journey with us

We hope that you have enjoyed learning how to make your own dream catcher. With each step, we hope you have found it easier to get creative and make a unique dream catcher that inspires sweet dreams and happy thoughts. Don’t forget to experiment with different colors, feathers, and beads to truly make it your own. Thanks for reading and visit us again soon for more fun crafting ideas! Sweet dreams!