How to make raffia wall hanging? To make a raffia wall hanging, you'll need raffia fibers, a wooden dowel or hoop, scissors, and optionally, beads or other decorative elements. Here's a simple guide:
You can experiment with different layers of raffia, colors, and textures to create unique designs.
Materials:
- Raffia (natural or dyed)
- Wooden dowel or hoop
- Scissors
- String or twine (for hanging)
- Optional: beads, shells, or feathers for decoration
Steps:
- Prepare Raffia: Cut long strands of raffia. For a fuller wall hanging, you’ll need a lot of strands, depending on the desired length.
- Attach Raffia to Dowel:
- Fold each strand of raffia in half, creating a loop at one end.
- Place the loop under the dowel, then pull the loose ends through the loop and tighten it around the dowel.
- Repeat this process, covering the entire dowel evenly.
- Trim to Shape: Once all the raffia is attached, trim the ends to your preferred shape—straight, V-shaped, or asymmetrical.
- Decorate: Optionally, you can add beads, feathers, or shells to some strands of raffia for a more intricate design.
- Hang: Tie a piece of string or twine to both ends of the dowel for hanging.
You can experiment with different layers of raffia, colors, and textures to create unique designs.
