Dream Catcher

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This dream catcher will assure you sweet dreams!

Published 28th November 2007

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Step 1
Take your branch and bend it into a circle. Then tie the ends together with string.
Step 2
OPTIONAL: Use varnish on the string to assure a strong hold. (I like to use clear nail polish instead).
Step 3
Attach new string, and begin looping it completely around the branch. Please note: traditionally, sinew is used instead of string.
Step 4
Pass the string through the first row of loops as shown. Continue this pattern until you are near the center.
Step 5
As you close in on the center, add beads to your dream catcher.
Step 6
Double knot the string when you have about a 2 inch diameter of empty space in the center.
Step 7
Tie string to the bottom-center of the dream catcher, and string beads and/or feathers onto it.
Step 8
Finally, attach a loop of string to the top of the dream catcher, and it's ready for hanging!

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Comments

littlemama57 · Yulee, Florida, US · 6 projects 30th November 2014

could you use dental floss instead and mabey use food coloring or dye to color it

Mia · Atlanta, Georgia, US · 5 projects 16th January 2008

:O I've always wanted to make a dream catcher!

Niki · Portage, Michigan, US · 14 projects 4th January 2008

I'm in love with this, it's so cool! (:

miss lizzi · United Kingdom, GB · 9 projects 24th December 2007

This is so beautiful, If I could I'd have them all over the ceiling!

CO + K User

December 18th, 2007

I wonder if it'll be too slippery to keep the string in place though? Maybe you'll just have to make it really tight at the start. If you make it, post pictures!

Mrs Edward Cullen · Birmingham, England, GB · 12 projects 13th December 2007

Im thinking of doing a Wire one so it will look like metal!!
IT WILL LOOK SOOOOOOOOOOO COOL

northernstar · Flateyri, Westfjords, IS · 35 projects 30th November 2007

I love dreamcatchers, this looks great

CO + K User

November 29th, 2007

Thank you! It's really a fake branch, but I would've loved to have used a real one. I just happened to have that lying around. If anyone does use a real branch, just make sure it's pliable. You wouldn't want it to snap!