Guilloche: master class for beginners. Technique of burning on fabric, napkins, schemes, stencils of flowers, paintings, lambrequins, dials

Previously, you could only learn fabric burning from a familiar grandmother or a craftswoman in the neighborhood, today this type of handicraft has spread even abroad and is taught in master classes. They are gaining great popularity, guilloche is taught to beginners and those who do not know how to handle a burner at all.

This hobby is suitable for all ages. Handmade lace has been valued since the Middle Ages and up to the present time.

What is fabric guilloche?

Guilloche (a master class for beginners will be described step by step later in the article) is burning a pattern on fabric using a special tool. With this technique, you can create paintings, lace napkins, decorate a tablecloth or any clothing. Even children can be taught this kind of creativity.

This type of art is not as popular as embroidery or beadwork, but it is no less fascinating.

This type of art has a patent, which is owned by Zinaida Petrovna Kotenkova. But despite the strict rules in the 80s, this type of hobby quickly spread among all needlewomen. Today, it is not a secret and anyone can try to decorate their home with a hot needle.

Any ordinary, even worn, synthetic fabric can become elegant with the help of a single tool. An old T-shirt will look new if it has a pattern or ornament embossed on it, and a tablecloth immediately becomes elegant if it has lace along the edge.

Necessary tools

You will need:

• fabric soldering iron;
• tweezers;
• scissors;
• glue;
• light table or tracing paper;
• marker for drawing.

Tweezers and scissors make it easier to work with small parts. Glue, preferably transparent, is necessary for decorating the finished work.

Necessary materials

You will need:

• synthetic fabric, preferably loose;
• fabric of a different color to create a pattern;
• pattern printed on paper.

Creating your first work requires special attention, the main thing is to follow safety precautions and not burn your hand.

How and from what to make stencils?

Stencils can be printed on paper or drawn by hand. To make it more visible, a light table is usually used or the drawing is transferred through glass. In order to use the pattern scheme several times, it is better to transfer it to thick Whatman paper. Office paper is enough for only 1 time.

If you have a good imagination, the best option is to draw your own patterns, so they will be unique and will be able to reflect your inner world. It will be doubly pleasant to decorate the interior with such works. Cardboard stencils are also very convenient, which can be applied to the work surface and simply traced. You can also make them yourself.

Types of burning devices

There are many devices. So the choice for needlewomen will not be easy. The main thing is to decide for what purpose the tool is needed? To try out the technique or to work professionally?

The types of burners are described in the table:

Soldering iron	Suitable for burning on fabric, you will need to sharpen the tip of the tool so that it resembles a needle and you can start working. But such a tip is not intended for working with fabric, and it will constantly stick to it, which will distract and take time during the work.
Burner with temperature control	Suitable for most needlewomen. With such a tool, the range of work increases several times. Now you can work with different fabrics and materials.
Fabric burner	A standard device is designed to work with fabric and is covered with a material that protects hands from overheating. But such a tool has one needle that cannot be replaced and one constant temperature.
Burner with replaceable nozzles	Various attachments help to create lines of different thickness and patterns. If an attachment has become unusable, it can be ordered separately online, then you will not have to buy the entire set again.

Criteria for selecting a device

The devices are the most common, without additional settings and they are cheaper. Such burners are suitable for beginners. But if a professional is working, he needs a tool with power settings and different attachments for working with materials of different density and texture.

A video explaining what parameters should be used to select a tool for burning:

It is also worth understanding that a cheap tool will not last long and work at a professional level, as well as repurposed soldering irons or wood burners. The best option is to buy a professional tool designed for fabric burning.

Rules for working with a wood burner, safety precautions

Key points:

1. You cannot work with the burner for more than 2 hours. without interruption. It is necessary to turn off the instrument from time to time and give it a rest.
2. The wire must be straight, without exposed wires or twisted kinks.
3. Do not bring the burner close to your hands.
4. Work during daylight hours or with bright lighting.
5. Do not leave the tool switched on unattended.

It is essential to place something hard and dense under your work so as not to ruin your favorite table.

What fabric is suitable for guilloche

Guilloche (a master class for beginners will teach you how to choose the right fabric material for work) can be done on synthetic fabrics so that under the influence of the burner the material melts rather than burns. Before work, it is imperative to check the reaction of the fabric to the tool.

It will also be more convenient to work if the material is translucent and does not have a dense texture.

In addition to lining fabrics, the following are excellent for guilloche:

• organza;
• nylon;
• atlas;
• microfiber;
• fleece;
• velvet;
• silk.

The combination of satin with velvet or brocade and fleece looks very beautiful in the works. It is better to choose materials that are tactilely and color-pleasing to the needlewoman, then the work will be done with love. Do not be afraid to experiment, works with a combination of completely different materials turn out to be the most original and memorable.

Preparation before work

Guilloche (a master class for beginners will teach you how to start work and select tools correctly) requires a well-thought-out plan of action, you need to choose a pattern, color of the ornament, find the desired fabric and buy all the tools. Put the transferred ornament on the light table, put the fabric on top, on which the pattern will be burned.

It is essential to check the material's reaction to the tool beforehand. It is better to do this on a small piece of fabric that will not be needed in the work. Having applied the fabric to the pattern, you first need to fix it with a burner on all sides. It is enough to put small dots.

Master classes for beginners

At first it will be difficult to get used to working carefully with a wood burner, even professionals do not always succeed. The main thing here is persistence and long hours of work, then you can decorate everything your heart desires with your works.

Napkin with silver inserts

You will need:

• printed pattern;
• synthetic base fabric;
• silver fabric for pattern;
• light table or tracing paper.

It is much easier to work with a light table, but if there is none, then the pattern is transferred to tracing paper and imprinted on the fabric by pressing from the back side. To do this, the pattern from the tracing paper is applied face down to the fabric and a pencil or pen is drawn over the pattern, imprinting it on the fabric.

The same can be done with a plastic bag.

Fruit painting

For this work you can take any napkin or make it yourself. The still life will consist of apples and cherries. Pictures from the Internet can be used as stencils. After printing them, place the fabric of the required color on top and go over the outline with a burning machine. After cutting out all the fruit details, glue them onto the napkin, creating a still life.

This method can be used to make absolutely any drawing, be it a vase of flowers or a cute kitten. Bright scraps of fabric will bring twice as much joy to children. The opportunity to assemble a picture from them and hang it in your room is the best gift.

Combining techniques

It is not necessary to use only a wood burner; you can also use a needle. If you embroider a ready-made napkin, the result will be doubly beautiful. Or glue the cut-out embroidery on top of the fabric treated with a pyrograph.

Openwork napkin made by burning on fabric

Having chosen a pattern, transfer it to paper and choose a translucent synthetic fabric. Having placed the fabric over the drawing, you can start burning the pattern. If it is simple, you can additionally cut out an ornament from a fabric of a different color or texture and stick it on top, so the napkin will look more original and interesting.

Plain napkins with guilloche without additional decorations also look very aesthetically pleasing and elegant. Any girl or woman will be happy with such a gift. In addition, guilloche can be used to decorate a tablecloth. This will transform the kitchen and make it even cozier.

The fabric must be synthetic - cotton fabrics burn, but do not melt under the influence of a burner.

Volumetric flowers

For the flower, you will need a template of a petal or a whole flower. You can draw it yourself or find it on the Internet. You can make a simple flower from synthetic fabric. For this, you will need a small fabric circle for the flower with a diameter of 5-6 cm. Petals that will resemble a cut-off oval in shape - 20 pcs.

Glue each petal at the base, creating the image of a natural and voluminous leaf. Then glue them in a circle to the base, starting from the edges.

The base and petals can have different shapes, it all depends on your imagination. Three-dimensional flowers can be used to decorate clothes, interiors or make a brooch. on a blouse. Such flowers look great in children's crafts, and their production will bring a lot of joy to both children and adults.

Creating paintings on fabric

From pieces of synthetic fabric, you can create various applications and paintings. This is an art that adults do and even create exhibitions, but children can also handle the tool and assemble their first painting. To create such a work, you will need a blank in the form of a picture on a sheet of paper.

This will make it easier to plan your action plan. Once you have selected all the necessary materials, you can start working. First, you need to cut out all the parts in one color. Then, use a wood burner to glue them to the base, which can be any color. Work with each color in turn.

Scheme and production of the dial

Decorated dials are present in almost all famous brands. Such a pattern looks original and emphasizes the individuality of the owner. The carving can be reproduced manually or with a special machine. A very thin needle is used for the work.

To create such a pattern, you will need a very high level of skill and a clear eye. The area of ​​work is small, and the lines should be as thin as possible. Schemes by which you can engrave any pattern can be found in the public domain. It is important to approach the execution of the drawing responsibly, this process is delicate and complex.

Making a butterfly

You will need a stencil or base for a butterfly with two wings. Decorations will be attached to it from above. The work is quite within a child's power. Having cut out the shape of a butterfly from the fabric, think up a pattern for it. It is enough to choose 2-3 colors of synthetic fabric that will be in harmony with each other. Cut out the pattern of each color in layers and put it on the wings of the butterfly.

You can decorate the top with stones, rhinestones, feathers.

A child can learn guilloche, then the butterfly will serve as a gift to the teacher. And if you want, you can tell all your classmates about the lesson, because it is suitable even for beginners. Having chosen an openwork pattern, you can start working. Butterflies made of organza look very light and beautiful.

Having placed the printed pattern for the butterfly under the organza, it is enough to simply go along the contour with a burner. Then you should carefully separate the butterfly from the pattern. They look great as interior decorations or an addition to a card, a gift. Such butterflies can be planted on curtains.

Making a vase

You can find a pattern for a vase on the Internet and print it out in the desired size. It is better to use a thicker fabric so that the basket holds its shape. If desired, you can decorate the outside with stones or embroidery. After cutting out all the details, you need to glue them together sequentially to get a finished vase.

The hardest part is to glue it together so that you get a smooth cylinder that widens towards the top. It's best not to rush and work carefully!

Such a vase can be used as a stand for jewelry, threads and other necessary little things. Make it as a gift to a loved one, putting a lot of sweet gifts in it. Hand-made work is doubly appreciated when it is done with love.

Leather guilloche

Guilloche (a master class for beginners will teach you how to work with leather and many other tools) on leather is performed with the same tools as burning on fabric. Choose leather with a thickness of 3 mm. It is convenient to work with leather on a very hard and smooth surface.

Before working with the burner, the skin is slightly moistened with water using a regular sponge.

You can transfer the pattern to tracing paper or a plastic bag using a regular marker. Apply the pattern with the side on which you drew the marker. Press the outline on the back side so that the pattern becomes visible on the skin. Now you can work with a burning tool and draw the desired pattern.

Patterns on leather look especially expensive and attractive. Guilloche can be used to decorate a leather bag, the back of a leather jacket, and even a wallet. But before you start working, it is better to test the reaction of the material to the burner on a small piece.

Lambrequin burning

To start working, you will need to choose a pattern. It is better if it does not have any loose elements. That is, everything, even the smallest parts of the pattern, are fastened together with different elements. Then the lambrequin will be solid, and there will be no falling parts.

If the material used for the bando is quite dense, you can transfer the drawing directly to the fabric. Just be careful so that the lines do not remain on the lambrequins forever. For this purpose, soap or a pencil slightly darker than the fabric will do.

Lambrequins make the interior richer and add individuality to the bedroom. When choosing a pattern, it is important to consider the style of the entire apartment. and choose something that will complement and decorate the room. Don't overload the design with curls. Simple and laconic ideas look much better.

Anyone can learn guilloche, even a child. Master classes are very diverse and will help you choose your own direction in this unusual handicraft. Beginners and professionals who want to improve their skills can learn this skill. Such a difficult hobby can turn into a personal business if you approach the matter professionally.

Over time, handcrafted work is increasingly valued, and there are no analogues anywhere!

Article formatting: E. Chaikina

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