DIY balls using temari technique. Temari - a New Year's gift for girls and lovers of Japan Japanese embroidered temari balls

Temari is the Japanese art of embroidering balls, which takes about six years to master. In Japan there are several levels of training for this type of needlework, but our craftswomen have gone further. In addition to classic temari, they create pyramids, jewelry, and experiment with satin stitch, beads, sequins, and knitted decorative elements. So, let's learn the basic lessons on creating unusual balls.

Lesson 1: what to make temari balls from

In our country, these products are used as decoration for homes, cars, Christmas trees, key rings, and even beads, bracelets, and earrings are made according to their type. Depending on the function of the product, one or another material is taken: for Christmas tree decorations - a foam base, for toys - fabric.

For any temari you will need the following materials:

foam or tights, fabric, cellophane;
wool, cotton and sewing threads;
scissors;
30 cm paper strip 0.7 mm wide;
tape measure;
pins;
needles of different lengths.

If a foam mold is used as a basis, then wrap it with wool without gaps, and then with bobbin threads. Rewind tightly in different directions. Once all the gaps have been closed, insert the end of the thread (about a meter) into the needle and secure the weave of the ball in different directions with small stitches.

You can make temari balls with your own hands from tights or other elastic material. Form them into a circle, cover them with cellophane and cut off the excess ends. Without glue, spread the polyethylene and start wrapping it with bobbin threads, that is, you do everything the same way as with a foam ball.

Lesson 2: making markings

Attach the paper strip to the ball and pin the beginning with a pin. Then wrap the temari in a straight circle. The Japanese art of embroidering balls is characterized by clear markings, which form a particular pattern. Once you measure, remove the strip and fold it in half. Cut the fold into a triangle. Mark intersection points with pins, preferably multi-colored ones.

According to this pattern, from the first point, wrap the ball with a strip in the opposite direction, also bend it in the middle and mark it with a needle. It is this strip between the poles that is laid out in equal sections and then marked into sectors using pins. It is used in complex ornaments. Beginners can make only four marks on the equator.

After all the pins have been placed, you need to check that from any position of the ball their parallel ends are located on the same line. After marking, you get a kind of globe with meridians and the equator.

Lesson 3: embroider temari balls

We continue the marking master class. Take a contrasting bright thread (similar in thickness to iris) and wrap the ball at the marked points. Now you can clearly see the lines of the poles, meridians and equator. Tie the thread with a simple knot (so that it can linger among the plexus of threads).

Next, thread a thread of the same color into the needle and secure all the lines using 2-4 mm stitches. When embroidering, be careful not to move the marks. Remember, the needle must be long and sharp to pass through the embroidered temari balls. We secure the thread in a simple way: bring the thread through half of the ball and carefully cut it at the base.

Now embroider a simple pattern of squares. Insert the needle and thread near the pole and go clockwise around each mark, making small stitches to secure in a perpendicular direction. It turns out to be a square. After 1 centimeter, take a thread of a different color and continue temari embroidery. Do not cut off excess threads, as the main and additional shades alternate.

As soon as the square reaches the middle of the marking, move on to the next motif. There should be 6 figures in total. Unsewn areas can be left as is or decorated as desired.

Embroidering spindles

Let's look at another pattern for temari. The master class will be devoted to spindles or petals. Divide the ball into four parts as described in the lessons above. Now use three needles of different colors to divide the meridian line into equal 4 parts between the existing marks.

Next, make a knot and insert the needle and thread into the ball not far from the first pin. Now you need to go around all the pins, creating a “petal-spindle”. The thread should not be placed loosely or pulled together, otherwise the pattern will be deformed. Change colors to create an unusual design.

Please note that the next row becomes larger and wider than the previous one, due to which the “spindle” pattern is obtained. Embroider the design until you reach the interlacing of the poles. Next, you also create 4 more vertical “spindles”.

Japanese temari balls have an unusual color, so we will make an interlace. Turn the ball over so that the edges of the petals point up and down. Use three pins to divide the meridian so that one of them is in the middle of the spindle. We embroider the petal according to the same pattern, only insert the needle under half of the design. As a result, it turns out that on each side the petal either overlaps the previous spindle or hides behind it.

Creating a chrysanthemum

Let's move on to temari. A master class on embroidering chrysanthemums requires attention and skill. Make markings into 8 or 12 sectors, the more, the more magnificent the flower will be. Next, mentally divide the distance from the pole to the equator into three parts and insert a pin along each meridian one third from the equator. This will be the size of the chrysanthemum.

Now you embroider a kind of four-digit star with threads. Then, using the same scheme, create a figure that seems to be superimposed on the first one. To make it easier to see the angles of the stars, alternate pins of two colors when dividing the petals. The result will be four pins of each color, forming a square.

Now, using the resulting markings, in the same sequence, embroider the stars until the pattern reaches the equator. It is best to embroider flowers on a dark green temari background. To get a beautiful chrysanthemum, make the base with gold threads, and alternate further rows from light pink to dark red. Also make a second chrysanthemum on the opposite pole.

Embroidering wings

Divide temari into 6 sectors. Embroidery of balls begins with a hexagon at the poles in the same way as a square was created earlier. Next, outline the corners of the wings. To do this, use three pins to create an isosceles triangle, dividing the distance from the pole to the equator in half.

Now, using a contrasting thread, we embroider peculiar wings that intersect each other, and begin with marking pins. To make it clear, let’s call the three marking pins A, B, C. From top A we go to base B, make a stitch and go perpendicular to the base clockwise to top C, from where we go to base A, from which we create top B.

As a result, the hexagon is sheathed on all sides at the top of the poles, and three triangles are formed at the bottom. The wings can be made on both sides, then the pattern does not cross the equator or will be on one side, but the triangles are embroidered to the last. Empty spaces can be left or decorated as desired.

We intertwine rhombuses

Take the temari and divide it into the equator and 8 sectors. Now in each hemisphere, divide half of the meridian into two and mark it with pins. These will be the corners of the diamonds on the temari. The master class on marking the ball is described above when considering the embroidery of wings. The equator is then divided in half again. It is these marks that will determine the width of the diamond.

First, embroider rhombuses that touch each other at the corners at the equator. Then embroider shapes that intertwine the sides. The embroidery pattern is the same as for creating intersecting spindles. That is, if you look at the rhombus, the opposite sides are under the pattern, and the remaining two sides are on top of the ornament. Use different colors of thread to create an unusual, bright design.

Five pointed star

Let's look at how to embroider a star on temari. A master class on marking and embroidery is described above when studying the process of creating a chrysanthemum. Make a ball, determine the equator and divide it into five sectors. Further from the equator and pole, mark the middle. And with threads you embroider the borders of a five-pointed star according to the template that you drew in childhood with a pencil.

Now along these lines you embroider first in one color for about five to eight millimeters, then in another color until the corners of the star reach the equatorial line. On the reverse side you embroider a similar figure.

You can experiment a little with embroidery and jump over a row. That is, you start embroidering five millimeters in one color, then leave the background a centimeter and make a star in a different color of the same thickness. The result is two stars on one pole, with the large figure overlapping the lines of the small one. If you use transitions like diamonds, you will get intersecting lines. Empty spaces and the middle of the figure can be decorated with decorative details.

Basic rules for making temari:

wrap the ball with woolen threads, then with bobbin threads;
wrap in different directions, tightly, without gaps;
If desired, secure the ball with random stitches in different directions;
Make the markings even, especially the poles and the equator;
use multi-colored pins to mark different levels;
start working with a large node;
leave the knot at a distance of 3 centimeters from the start of work;
Secure each line with a 2-5 ml stitch;
embroider clockwise;
fastening is done using a needle, with which you capture not only the line of the pattern or meridian, but also part of the base in the perpendicular direction;
when the thread ends, pull the needle on the other side of the ball and cut the end close to the base;
When embroidering, the thread should not be loose or tight, as in this case the design will be deformed.

Even a beginner can make any Japanese balls. Temari (master class with squares) start with 4 sectors, then move on to more complex patterns. You can draw a circle on paper, dividing it into sectors (diagonals), draw a pattern and repeat it on your ball using threads.

Temari are bright balls of happiness, the patterns of which are embroidered using threads of various thicknesses. These balls have long been made for Japanese children to play with. In modern times, they have become so popular due to their bright, interesting design. They are usually presented as gifts and used to decorate homes or Christmas trees. In order to learn how to make temari, you need to study a master class on their embroidery.

How to make a Japanese temari ball: a simple master class

It is best to start learning the art of Temari with simple geometric patterns.

To embroider such balls you will need:

1 Kinder Surprise container;
2 beads;
1 skein of woolen thread;
1 needle with a wide eye;
1 set of pins with heads of different colors;
1 set of pins without tips;
a 30-centimeter strip of paper, 0.6 centimeters thick;
1 skein of thick cotton thread;
1 skein of thin cotton threads;
4 colors of satin embroidery threads.

Instructions for beginners:

Several beads are placed in a Kinder Surprise container. In the future, this element will create a ringing effect when the ball moves.
The tip of a thick woolen thread is placed inside the container, and then the yarn is wrapped around it. The closed container should be wrapped until it acquires a round shape and a dense structure. The optimal size of the ball diameter is 7-8 centimeters.
To smooth out any irregularities, the ball is wrapped in thick cotton yarn. It is necessary to ensure that the new threads completely cover the previous layer.
The third layer is formed by thin cotton threads.
To secure a thread break, it should be pressed against the plane of the ball and the free tip should be inserted into the eye of the needle. Then 3-4 free stitches are made along the ball surface in different directions.

After the base for the ball is completely ready, you need to make markings.

The basis for temari embroidery can be made from a variety of materials. Since ancient times, Japanese needlewomen have used leather balls for these purposes, but these days this material is expensive and rare.

Therefore, modern technology makes it possible to use the following materials to create the base:

tennis ball;
tights;
foam ball;
film;
socks;
cotton wool;
napkins.

You can make a base for temari embroidery from a variety of materials.

Some needlewomen, when making the base, put special aromatic fillers inside it. This technique allows you to get not only a beautiful craft, but also a practical one that can be used as a home air freshener.

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DIY temari: the art of embroidery for beginners - marking

One of the most important stages in creating a temari ball with your own hands is marking. The simplest marking is considered to be “4”.

It is done according to the following instructions:

Using a pin with a blue bead, the paper tape is secured in the north pole area.
The ball is then wrapped in a strip of paper as it passes through the south pole. The strip is bent in the area of contact with the pin, and the excess part is cut off.
The strip is folded in half and the south pole is marked. In order to mark this area on the paper tape, you need to cut out a triangle.
Then the strip is folded in half again. This is necessary in order to measure the points of the equator.
A pin with a red head is stuck into the south pole, and without a tip into the points of the equator.
Then the strip turns 90 degrees, after which 2 more equator points are marked.
A piece of thread is cut, 4 times the diameter of the ball.
A knot is formed at the end of the thread. A needle is inserted 2 centimeters to the right of the north pole. The thread is pulled until the knot made is at the north pole.
Then 4 meridians are drawn: from the north to the south pole through each point of the equator. A stitch is made in the area of the poles.
Then the thread section is pulled to any equatorial point, fixed with a stitch and passed through the entire equator.
The free edge of the thread is hidden in the base of the ball.
The pins are removed.

One of the most important stages in creating a temari ball with your own hands is marking

It is worth considering that in addition to the “4” markings, there are other schemes with which you can create not only a geometric, but also a floral pattern and abstraction.

Types of temari markings

There are several types of temari markings, which are divided into complex and simple, as well as odd and even.

Even markings allow you to draw the following shapes on the surface of the ball:

triangles;
intersecting rhombuses;
turtle;
stars.

There are several types of temari markings

Of the even markings, the most often used are “4, 6, 8, 10 and 12”. Floral patterns are most often embroidered using odd markings. The best option for this is considered to be marking “5”.

DIY ball of happiness: diagram

The temari technique should be studied using the simple winding method, supplemented with embroidery elements.

Along all meridians and the equator, 6 turns of the darkest color are made. To do this, you need to bring the thread near some marking intersection. An indent of 1-2 millimeters is made to the left side, and then the base begins to be wrapped so that the thread is tightly laid parallel to the marking guides. The movement should be to the right. In this way, 6 turns are made.
Then a gold or silver thread is used to make 1 turn on each side of the formed dark stripe.
Next, next to the silver or golden thread, a 6-turn strip of medium-saturated color is laid out.
The resulting strip should be framed with 1 more layer of silver or gold thread.
Next, a 6-turn strip is made from a light-colored thread, which is framed by a piece of metallic shade.
To prevent the design from slipping, it should be secured in the corner areas. Fixation is done using pins.
To prevent the pattern from disintegrating after removing the pins, it should be carefully stitched. The best option would be to embroider square elements at the intersection of patterns.
In the area where the belts intersect, the warp threads are pulled away from you. The thread is pulled towards itself, the next corner is rushed. The thread should be threaded counterclockwise. Then the warp threads are picked up again with a needle. A square of 4 layers is embroidered in the same way.

The temari technique should be studied using the simple winding method, supplemented with embroidery elements.

If desired, the empty spaces can be filled with additional elements, but such balls with a geometric pattern look elegant and noble.

Basic Rules

In order for mastering the temari technique to be as interesting and effective as possible, during work you must follow a few simple rules:

when creating the base, the winding should be done tightly, directing the yarn in different directions;
during marking, pins of different colors should be used: at the initial stage, the designation of each shade should be written on a sheet of paper;
you should start working on embroidery only from the largest knot, or from one of them;
each line drawn during embroidery should be secured with a 2-5 mm stitch;
if the thread runs out, the needle should be pulled out from the opposite side of the ball, and then the free end should be cut off as close to the base as possible.

The main rule of temari: the embroidery thread should in no case be loose, and should not pinch the base too much, as this will deform the final design.

How to make temari balls? How to embroider a temari ball

The art of temari is embroidering bright patterns on balls. Patterns can be simple or abstract, with shapes intersecting at different angles (triangles, rhombuses, ovals, squares, ellipses, and so on). This is a very fun and relaxing craft that you can do at home, while sitting in front of the TV, or while traveling.

Have you decided to make your own temari balls? You will understand how to make this craft by reading this article to the end. But first, let’s find out where these amazing products came from.

History of origin

So, what are temari balls, and how can you make them yourself? You are probably interested in similar questions. Let's start with the history of the origin of "temari".

This is quite an ancient art. It originated in China. And about six hundred years ago, these balls of extraordinary beauty were brought to Japan.

Initially they were made for a ball game called “kemari”. Remnants of fabric from old kimonos were used as filling, which were then wound and stitched to form a ball. Later the game was transformed, the ball was no longer kicked, but began to be passed using the hands. This is how “temari” appeared.

The game also became popular among young girls who came from noble families. The girls began to decorate their playing balls - embroider them with silk. Thus, the simple game of ball has become a fine art.

Over the years, the craft of embroidering temari balls has become popular throughout Japan. Subsequently, each region of the country had only its own ornament, not similar to the others.

A Temari museum has been opened in Japan, which details the origins of this art. There are also specialized schools that teach how to make temari balls, and upon completion of training, a diploma is issued.

Today, temari balls are valued as gifts that symbolize sincere friendship and devotion. According to Eastern tradition, the Japanese give them to their children for the New Year. They put a piece of paper inside where they write their wishes.

The patterns that are embroidered on the balls and the threads themselves often have a specific meaning. For example, gold and silver threads symbolize the wishes of prosperity, wealth and well-being. The Japanese believe that temari brings good luck and happiness.

Now this art of embroidery is known in different countries, and many people love it.

You can make balloons with your own hands and give such an unusual New Year gift to your children. And this is a great idea! We suggest making your own temari balls.

How to make balls from multi-colored threads

To create such a masterpiece you will need:

1. Base. To do this, you can use scraps of elastic fabric, polystyrene foam, or a tennis ball.

2. Pins with different colored heads.

3. Bobbin threads. They will be needed for winding the base.

4. Iris threads of various colors. Needed for embroidering patterns.

5. A needle with a blunt end.

6. Silver thread (will be a guide).

7. Scissors.

8. A sheet of paper. You can take an office one.

9. Plastic bag.

10. Centimeter tape.

These are the materials you need to prepare to make temari balls. Read on to learn how to make a fabric ball base.

Making the base

Take pieces of fabric. Stuff the bag tightly with them. Form a ball with a diameter of five centimeters (you can make the size of the craft larger if you wish). Cut off excess polyethylene. Wrap the thread tightly around the base, thereby also securing the bag. Do this evenly, apply each turn to a new place so that you get an ideal base surface, because in the future patterns will be created on it. Then secure the thread. Thread the needle and sew around the base several times.

In Japan, sometimes small bells are placed inside the ball, making something like rattles.

Marking

To embroider a temari ball, you must first apply markings. Cut a ribbon one centimeter wide and thirty centimeters long from paper.

Markings must be made to indicate the top (“North Pole”), bottom (“South Pole”) and middle (“Equator”). Take a red pin and stick it anywhere. This will be the top of the ball (“North Pole”). Attach the end of the tape there. Wrap it around the ball. This way you seem to draw the diameter of the workpiece. The strip should fit tightly to the ball. Then bend it in half. This way you will determine the lowest point - the “South Pole”. Mark with a different color pin. Then fold the ribbon in half again and cut the corners on one side only. Then wrap the strip around the ball again. Place pins in the places where the corners were made.
This will be the "equator". Take a centimeter. You will need it to determine the distance between the segments. Measure them. It is important that they are the same. In our case, we should get segments of six centimeters. Once all the points are marked, begin wrapping the base with silver thread from pin to pin (this will be the guide). You could say that this is how you designate the axes. Now you can apply beautiful embroidery.

How to embroider temari balls

Pattern diagrams can be found in specialized magazines. So, let's start embroidering.

Take a needle and thread the yellow thread. Make the first turn as follows. Pull the thread from the “North Pole” through the “South Pole”, and return to the “North” again. Then make a second turn perpendicular to the first. Start again at the “North Pole”. Pull the needle out so that the thread catches the guide and the winding. You should get four identical sectors.

Then move the needle inside the ball to the pin, which is located on the “equator”. Make four turns.

Insert a brown thread into the needle. Make four turns along the guide on each side. Repeat these steps with each color. At the same time, the width of the “belts” should gradually increase. Pay attention to how the threads lie. There should be no gaps!

As soon as the threads begin to fall off the ball, it is time to finish the work. Make a couple more rows of brightly colored thread along the last “belts”, secure the thread. That's it, the temari balls are ready.

Step-by-step instructions, detailed marking and embroidery diagrams will make it easy (if you have at least minimal needle and thread skills) to master such an original skill. Good luck to you in the difficult but amazingly beautiful art of temari!

Temari with your own hands, making Chinese balls

DIY temari are a kind of decorated hand balls that look artistic, unusual and elegant in the interior of every home.

Temari (hand ball) is the ancient Chinese art of embroidery on balls, which allows you to create and create extraordinary decorative components that attract with their beauty and splendor. Temari is used both for home decoration and as a children's toy or rattle. This colorful, high-quality and soft DIY craft will become any child’s favorite toy.

To learn how to make temari, you need to be persistent, focused and tenacious. The procedure for such elite, interesting embroidery is tedious, time-consuming and labor-intensive. With a great irresistible desire, perseverance and patience, you can create an exquisite fashionable masterpiece of art with your own hands.

Before you begin performing concentrated work, you need to prepare the necessary working material:

Ball formation

The basis for future balls is formed using unnecessary wool, pieces of fabric, and old holey socks. To make the ball sound and rattle, you can insert a container from a kinder surprise into the middle, after placing a bead or a small bell in it.

With a good mood and desire, we begin to make Chinese temari balls with our own hands.

The work begins with the formation of the foundation:

Take the cut pieces and form a circle.
The resulting patchwork figure is tightly wrapped in wool fiber. We ensure that the product maintains a clear, round shape.
Iris of bright, expressive shades is wound onto the finished ball of wool so that there are no gaps at all. Blue, red, green, yellow and orange balls look unusual and fabulous.
When the ball is completely wrapped, the end of the working thread is threaded through a darning needle and inserted into the middle of the temari, piercing the figure right through. We pull out the pointed edge of the needle using the prepared pliers.
The thread is cut at the very base of the sphere. You can leave a tail of thread to make a loop in the future.

Making a schematic outline

Before you start embroidering on the made ball, you need to make precise markings. This is done so that in the future it will be easy to create an invented original ornament.

Basting begins with the following steps:

A thick dark thread is threaded through a needle and stuck into the resulting ball, secured with a pin with an eye - this is north.

The ball is diametrically surrounded by a thread, returning to its original position. It is secured with a pin at the bottom - this is “south”. We measure the distance between the pins with a centimeter tape.

Crosswise from the tying, we make another girdling from the selected main point.

To achieve uniformity, we repeatedly measure the gap between the points.

We get an object that looks like a small globe, permeated with meridians and with poles. The ball can be divided into different numbers of sections. The last thread wrap is done in the center, the thread is wound in a horizontal position across the diameter of the ball.

Important! A very dense winding deforms the ball; a weak winding causes the ornament to lose its smoothness. It is necessary to observe the measure.

A rounded ball model and meticulous, clear markings are important principles for creating temari. Therefore, there is a need to constantly measure the gaps between the intended contours. By observing the necessary planning principles, the ornament lies smoothly and clearly.

Having finished basting, we do the embroidery on Chinese temari balls with our own hands.

Embroidery on a ball

For beginners, it is better to start embroidering with a simple, uncomplicated pattern - a square.

The geometric pattern is made from spools of multi-colored fibers prepared in advance.

At one of the intersections of the lines, a pin is raised and a needle with colored thread is inserted very close to it. Embroidery is done carefully so that the previously marked stripes do not move.
Next, a needle and thread are inserted clockwise at the original location and threaded through four cross lines. When we insert the thread under the line, we grab a little of the background thread to prevent the pattern from floating.
We sew evenly with thread, counting the number of stitched rows. Typically six stitches of the same color are made.
If after the formation of the first square there is a thread left, it is passed under the base, leaving it for the next diamond at the next intersection of the ball.
We do the same steps with the remaining colored threads. The embroidery pattern is emphasized by the border. Between different shades, we make a stitch from a contrasting thread.

Temari decoration

The unsewn areas of the finished Chinese ball can be decorated with a variety of beads, pearls, and seed beads.

The open parts of the temari are decorated with gold, silver, and contrasting thread. A triangle is made, measured and divided evenly into two parts. Then it is secured on all sides with a pin.

The pin is raised and a thread with a knot is pulled through, a seam is made from this triangle to the pin on the other side.

Ribbon for Chinese hand ball

To make it possible to secure the temari, it is best to make a braid and attach it to an embroidered ball.

Thus, the product will be attached to a handbag, backpack, or pieces of furniture. To avoid disturbing the ornament, the ribbon is attached to the unembroidered part of the ball.

There are two types of Chinese art craft cord:

The technology for making braids consists of the following techniques:

A six-fold thread is taken and threaded into the eye of a large gypsy needle.

A tight knot is tied.

It is threaded into the unsewn part of the ball.

Six threads are divided into three equal parts.

The braid is being braided. The length of the lace can be adjusted as desired.

While working with this technique, while securing the threads, the fibrous ends are pulled out with a needle from different sides. To ensure that the braid holds tightly, the ends of the threads are not cut off immediately. A strong knot is tied from the finished cord at the base of the ball, then the excess narrow strips are cut off.

After viewing and studying the article and the step-by-step description of the creative process, you can make Chinese temari balls with your own hands. Oriental colorful hand balls will decorate your interior and create a festive, joyful atmosphere in your home. Friends will be delighted when they see such an unusual, beautiful thing.

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We create balls for the Christmas tree using the temari technique

I bring to your attention a master class on making unusual Christmas tree balls using the temari technique.

Materials:

thin cotton yarn (“Iris”, “Rose”, etc.);

metallized threads;

threads for the warp (regular spool threads will do);

strips of fabric approximately 2 cm wide;

pins, scissors;

long needle with a large eye;

foam base (optional).

Stage 1. Making the base.

We take fabric strips (preferably they are the same color as the warp threads) and evenly wrap them around the foam base. If you don’t have a foam ball, you can do just fine without one, you’ll just need a little more fabric. You can also insert a container from under shoe covers or a kinder surprise with several beads or rice inside. We make sure that the ball is smooth and there are no bulges or holes anywhere.

When the size of the ball reaches approximately 7 cm, take the warp threads and wind them evenly around it.

We try to pull the thread with the same force, gradually smoothing out the unevenness. When the fabric stops showing through, we shake it a little more. The ball should be quite dense.

Stage 2. Marking.

This pattern will require complex C8 markings.

We stick a pin into the ball. Take a strip of paper approximately 0.5 cm wide and cut out a small triangle at one of its ends. We hook a pin with this corner and wrap the ball with a strip of paper strictly in the center. Where the strip meets the pin again, make a fold.

We also cut out a corner at the fold. Fold the strip of paper so that the corners match and cut out the corner again at the fold. We divide each of the segments in half again. We get only 5 serifs.

Again we hook the pin with the outer serif, wrap the ball, and also stick pins into the center of each of the three empty serifs. Leaving only the first pin hooked, turn the strip of paper 90 degrees and repeat all the steps.

For marking, you can choose one of the colors of the main pattern, or you can make it invisible by using threads close to the background color. I used thin metallic thread. We insert a needle and thread at a distance of approximately 1.5 - 2 cm from the plus and bring it out strictly at the pole. The knot should hide in the thickness of the ball.

We wrap the ball along two meridians, securing the thread at the poles. Visually divide each sector in half and wrap the ball along two more meridians. The pins can be removed from the poles.

Now we draw the thread through 4 points of the equator, also securing it only at two opposite points.

One of these points becomes a new pole at which 8 meridians will converge. We repeat all the steps. We remove the pins from the poles.

There are still a couple of pins left with which you need to do the same thing. The result is a grid like this, on which you can see large squares, diamonds and triangles. We check that they are even and symmetrical, and slightly move the marking threads where necessary.

Stage 3. Winding.

This is a very simple and enjoyable stage of work. To begin with, we take metallized threads (preferably floss) and wrap our ball along two meridians and the equator. In each turn it is better to fasten the thread in only one place. Since the winding belts will intersect, you need to take into account that all places where the thread is secured and overlaps are in the bottom layer. This can be calculated by looking at a photo of the finished temari. Each belt, when intersecting with another, should alternately be either above or below.

Then we wrap one of the main colors around the ball on each side of the metallized thread 3 - 4 times. The thread turns should fit tightly together. There is no need to fasten the thread in each turn. During the winding process, you can change the color of the thread. I used 2 shades of blue, 2 rows of each color.

Then we repeat all the steps with the other two belts. Don't forget about the correct weaving of the belts.

We take a thread of the same color as the background (in my case it is white). At the intersection of the belts, we embroider a square using marking threads (bisectors of right angles). The needle needs to capture not only the marking thread, but also the base of the ball.

Then we sew another row with metallized threads. We repeat all actions at other intersections of belts.

Stage 4. Ornament.

We take a white thread and do the embroidery as shown in the diagram, moving clockwise (you can do it counter-clockwise, but I think it’s more convenient).

Using a thread of a different color (for me it will be the lightest shade of blue), we sew the next row, sticking the needle just above the first (closer to the center of the triangle this should be done almost closely, and at the ends of the “star” at a distance of approximately 1 - 1.5 mm)

So we embroider a few more rows, finishing everything again with white thread.

We repeat this pattern in each triangle.

Sew on a small loop for hanging the ball. Ready!

Have you decided to make your own temari balls? You will understand how to make this craft by reading this article to the end. But first, let’s find out where these amazing products came from.

History of origin

So, what are temari balls, and how can you make them yourself? You are probably interested in similar questions. Let's start with the history of the origin of "temari".

This is quite an ancient art. It originated in China. And about six hundred years ago, these balls of extraordinary beauty were brought to Japan.

The game also became popular among young girls who came from noble families. The girls began to decorate their playing balls - embroidering them with silk. Thus, the simple game of ball has become a fine art.

Over the years, the craft of embroidering temari balls has become popular throughout Japan. Subsequently, each region of the country had only its own ornament, not similar to the others.

Magical Japanese crafts

Now this art of embroidery is known in different countries, and many people love it.

You can make balloons with your own hands and give such an unusual New Year gift to your children. And this is a great idea! We suggest making your own temari balls.

How to make balls from multi-colored threads

To create such a masterpiece you will need:

1. Base. To do this, you can use scraps of elastic fabric, polystyrene foam, or a tennis ball.

2. Pins with different colored heads.

3. Bobbin threads. They will be needed for winding the base.

4. Iris threads of various colors. Needed for embroidering patterns.

5. A needle with a blunt end.

6. Silver thread (will be a guide).

7. Scissors.

8. A sheet of paper. You can take an office one.

9. Plastic bag.

10. Centimeter tape.

These are the materials you need to prepare to make temari balls. Read on to learn how to make a fabric ball base.

Making the base

In Japan, sometimes small bells are placed inside the ball, making something like rattles.

Marking

To embroider a temari ball, you must first apply markings. Cut a ribbon one centimeter wide and thirty centimeters long from paper.

This will be the "equator". Take a centimeter. You will need it to determine the distance between the segments. Measure them. It is important that they are the same. In our case, we should get segments of six centimeters. Once all the points are marked, begin wrapping the base with silver thread from pin to pin (this will be the guide). You could say that this is how you designate the axes. Now you can apply beautiful embroidery.

How to embroider temari balls

Pattern diagrams can be found in specialized magazines. So, let's start embroidering.

Then move the needle inside the ball to the pin, which is located on the “equator”. Make four turns.

Master class on creating temari

What is temari?
Temari are embroidered balls. An ancient Japanese type of needlework. These days, temari are highly valued as gifts that symbolize sincere friendship and devotion. Temari also brings good luck and happiness. Inside the ball there is a rattle (beads, bell, etc.), so it can be an excellent toy for a baby exploring the world. Bright colors and pleasant texture will not leave anyone indifferent.
The art of temari has many fans not only in Japan (which is its immediate homeland), but throughout the world. In Russia, this fascinating hobby is only winning the hearts of handicraft lovers. The interest in this strange type of needlework is very understandable. Graceful embroidered miniatures attract the eye, fascinate and intrigue. There is a desire to unravel the pattern of the pattern, and then create your own little masterpiece. And...from that moment on, desire grows into passion...

A little history
The history of temari goes back several centuries. It originated in China and was brought to Japan in the 8th century. But only in the 13-14th centuries it became what we know it now. Initially, temari was the privilege of the aristocracy, so embroidery was done with silk threads. Temari were a precious gift symbolizing wishes for a rich life. But already in the 19th century, with the development of silk thread production technologies, it became available to a wider circle of people, and from that moment on, this type of art began to flourish. Young girls competed in their skills, embroidering a gift for their lovers. Mothers and grandmothers made temari for their children to play with. Historically, the basis of temari was the remains of old kimonos or bags of rice husks, wrapped in thick and then thin threads. Nowadays, foam bases are produced that are hollow inside, which greatly simplifies the process of making the ball, and also significantly lightens its weight. Embroidery on a finished base is very diverse; there are more than a dozen types of markings alone. Even simple motifs in the hands of each craftswoman turn into unique masterpieces.

The main questions that a novice theme artist asks:
1. How and from what to make the base?
2. How to apply markings?
3. How to start embroidery?

I’ll try to answer all these questions using the example of creating such a simple ball:

And so, what we need for work:
Materials:

1. Kinder container;
2. Beads 2 pcs;
3. Wool threads;
4. Thick cotton;
5. Thin cotton;
6. Embroidery-satin threads (the thickness corresponds to floss threads in 3-4 folds);
Tools:

1. The needle is quite long with a wide eye, of medium thickness;
2. Pins with colored tips;
3.. Pins without tips;
4. Scissors;
5. A strip of paper 0.5-0.7 cm wide and about 30 cm long.

Let's create the base:

Place a couple of beads or a Chinese bell in a plastic container. Dry beans or broad beans will also work (they rattle wonderfully too).

Secure a thick wool thread in the container and begin wrapping it tightly until you get a round ball.

Usually the diameter of temari is 7-8 cm. There are, of course, exceptions - giant temari about 40 cm in diameter and tiny ones about 1 cm. For the first time, be guided by your own feelings. It's comfortable for your hand to hold it. The brush should not experience unnecessary tension. As soon as the desired result is obtained, break the thread.

We wrap a ball of thick cotton thread over a thick woolen thread (you can use harsh threads or, for example, as in this case, a “snowflake”. We turn the ball as often as possible during winding in order to smooth out all surface irregularities as much as possible.

As soon as the woolen threads are completely covered with cotton thread, we break the thread.
The final stage of forming the base is winding with a thin cotton thread. You need to wrap it quite tightly, turning the ball often. It takes a whole spool of thread to make 7-8 cm temari.
As soon as the layer of thick cotton threads is completely covered, we break the thread.
We fasten the thread. To do this, press the thread against the warp with your finger and insert the free end of the thread into the needle.
Then make several stitches along the surface of the ball (in different directions).

Three to four times is enough for ordinary cotton thread.

Trim the remaining thread.
Our base is ready!

Let's move on to creating the markup:

Since temari embroidery is, as a rule, the creation of a complex geometric pattern on the surface of a ball, it is clear that we cannot do without auxiliary markings. The marking is done with a contrasting thread. In some designs it is part of the pattern, in other cases it is removed when the work is completed. There are designs created by wrapping a ball with thread in a certain sequence, then the ball is marked not with threads, but with pins. In our case (quite simple), the marking will divide the surface of the ball into 4 equal parts (this marking is called simple by 4). On the surface of the ball, the point of the “north” and “south” poles is determined, the “equator” is drawn and the “meridians” are plotted - the 4 main meridians. The “equator” breaks them into 2 equal parts, so formally our ball will be divided not into 4, but into 8 equal parts, using a simple marking into 4.
In general, there are not many types of markings; they can be simple and complex, even and odd. The process of creating markings occupies an important place in the art of Temari, because the success of the entire enterprise depends on the correctness and accuracy of the markings. Don’t be lazy and carefully check all the dimensions before you start embroidering and you will be fully rewarded with the result.

To mark the ball, we will need pins with and without colored heads, strong threads (in contrast to the color of the base) and a narrow strip of paper about 30 cm long.

Use a pin with a blue tip to pin the ribbon to the ball. The pin must be inserted into the base at a right angle. Let's define it as the top of the ball and call it "North Pole".

Wrap a strip of paper around the ball. Bend it at the point of contact with the pin. Then, to control, release the free end of the strip, change direction and wrap the ball again. If the fold is in contact with the pin, then the diameter of the ball is measured correctly (and this also means that your base is close to perfectly round). Cut off the unnecessary piece of strip after the fold.

Now fold the strips in half and make a mark for the future “South Pole”. The mark is a cut out triangle, the vertex of which lies in the middle of the fold of the strip.

Fold the strip in half again and make notes for the “equator” points.

Unroll the strip and wrap it around the ball. We stick a red pin in the place where we made a note for the “South Pole”. Check again that the diameter of the ball is correct - without removing the pin from the strip, roll it around the circumference of the ball.

Now let's mark the points of the equator - in the notes made, stick a pin without a tip.

Turn the strip 90° and place 2 more pins along the “equator” line. Carefully remove the paper tape and attach it to any adjacent pin. Carefully check all distances and eliminate any inaccuracies. Once again I draw your attention, do not be lazy and spend an extra 10-15 minutes carefully checking all the distances.

Measure the length of the thread by wrapping it around the ball 4 times. Tie a knot at the end of the thread. Pierce the temari at a point to the right of the “North Pole” by 2 cm. Pull the thread so that the knot gradually ends up at the “North Pole” point.

Pull the thread through the entire temari - from the “north pole” through the “equator” to the “south pole”, return to the starting point. Secure the thread with a light stitch. Then turn the temari 90° and wrap the thread around the ball again - now it is divided into four sectors. We have marked the main meridians.

Now stretch the thread from the “north pole” pin to any pin on the “equator”, secure the thread with a stitch. Then pull the thread to the next equator pin, secure the thread, etc. until you return to the starting “equator” pin.

Fasten the thread among the warp threads and carefully cut it. Remove the pins. Temari marking is finished!

Let's start embroidery.
So, we have a base with markings of 4 and threads of 4 different colors. The ball that I will make today is made using a simple winding method with embroidery elements.

With the first color (dark blue) we will make 6 turns along all marking lines. Measure the required length of thread: to do this, make 18 turns + 1 around the ball.
Bring the thread out at any intersection of the markings, retreating 1-2 mm to the left and begin to wrap the warp, laying the thread as closely as possible parallel to the marking line, moving from left to right. Perform 6 turns.

Similarly, wind in the remaining 2 directions. To hide the beginning and end of the winding, start and end in a place that will later be covered by the pattern.

Now take the golden thread and make 1 turn on each side of the blue stripe. To do this, measure the length of the thread = 6 turns + 1 for transitions and securing the thread. To wind in the third direction, pull the thread under the warp threads using blind stitches.

We received this picture.

Next, we will make 6 turns of blue thread on each side of the golden one. In my case, the thread is silk and gets tangled quickly, so I will cut a new thread for each marking direction. Those. I will have 3 threads 13 turns long.

If the thread slips, like mine, you can temporarily secure it with a pin.

Now let’s again go through 1 turn of golden thread on both sides of the blue stripes. Now the temporary fastening pins can be removed. Because the base has the shape of a ball; the winding belts should be expanded carefully. If you make the belts too wide, the coils will start to slip.

Using a light blue color, we will make 6 turns on each side of the golden thread. And we will finish our belts with golden thread.
To prevent the threads from slipping, we fix them in the corners of the weaves with pins.

When the winding is finished, you need to secure the belts using some method. To do this, we will embroider small squares at the intersections of the belts. Embroidery is done as follows: use a needle to pry the warp threads away from you at the intersection of the belts, pull the thread toward you, then move to the next counterclockwise corner and again use the needle to pick up the warp threads away from you, pull the thread toward you, etc. round. It is enough to do 4 circles.

Free seats can be filled as desired. I like it so far :)

Temari were originally Chinese game balls that were made from old kimonos. Over time, the art of creating temari migrated to Japan and became more complex - the wives of samurai began to decorate children's toys with intricate colored embroidery. Patterns on temari could be very simple or extremely complex - the new technique acquired the status of real art, and scraps of fabric were replaced with expensive silk and even gold threads.

Modern Japanese grandmothers create such temari balls with their own hands.

How to make temari balls with your own hands

To embroider temari, we will need:

a ball of woolen thread;

threads of different colors (floss, iris or any other bright threads):

French pins;

sewing needle.

Preparing the base for temari

First you need to make the base of temari - mari. To do this, take some wool yarn and wind it into a ball.

Other materials can be used as a base. The easiest way is to take a ready-made plastic ball or a foam ball (golf ball, from a pet store). Some craftsmen wrap Kinder Surprise with padding polyester.

Cut the end of the thread of the formed ball and tie it with a knot. Thread the main color threads into the needle. Then push the needle through the end of the thread of the wool ball and pierce our future temari with your own hands through several places. Be careful not to lose the needle deep in the ball.

Now you can remove the needle and start wrapping the ball with threads in different directions, until you have a tight, dense ball and until it is completely covered with the warp thread so that the warp is not visible.

Pull the threads not too tight (so as not to spoil the shape) and not too loose (the thread may start to slip). Thread the tip of the thread through the needle, make a few stitches and hide the tip in the center of the ball. Marie is ready.

Temari embroidery

The pattern on temari is usually geometric, so marks need to be placed on the ball. For greater accuracy, use a measuring tape.

Stick 4 pins at equal distances around the circumference of the temari. Then stick another pin in the center of the resulting square on both sides. Now again in a circle exactly between the 2 adjacent pins that you installed earlier, install another pin, that is, 4 additionally, and then 8. As a result, you should end up with 16 pins located at equal distances from each other along the “equator” line. .

Now you need to secure the thread. Cut a long thread, thread the end through a needle and, without tying a knot, secure the thread as follows:

make a few stitches through the ball to secure the thread, bring it out near one of the pins;
wrap the thread around the “equator” several times, touching the pins;
cut off the excess thread and fasten in the same way as you fastened at the beginning of work;
pulling the thread, wrap the ball several times near each of the 16 pins;
where the thread lines intersect, make small stitches (these will be guide threads);
secure the end of the thread and take the next color thread.

Make stitches with threads of different shades according to the pattern shown in the photographs: from one of the pins of the circle, crossing 3 guide threads, so that a pattern of petals is obtained. Embroider the other side of the sphere in the same way.

The same color can be used several times in different combinations. Make seams only in the corners of the pattern; do the rest by wrapping the threads. You can also make extra stitches if the thread lines move.

When you have run out of all the colors and your DIY temari is finished, remove the pins.

See also:

Japanese temari filling patterns

Using the methods of filling temari with embroidery shown in the diagrams, you can create a wide variety of patterns and their combinations.

You can give ready-made balls to friends, please children, or decorate your home with balls by placing several temari in a vase, hanging them on a chandelier, or even decorating a New Year tree with them. Have fun creating!