Felt Kanzashi Adventure continued......

So I have been a little quiet in the kanzashi scene because of the regency event but now I have some free time I thought I would get back on the kanzashi making.

Kusudama is one of my favourite kanzashi to make.  They are just adorable to look at.

These ones are a little different to the ones I use to make in that they are brooches as well.

And since it is Autumn / Fall, I thought it would be nice to make them in the colours of the seasons.

The grey one is particular apt for me since I am going to be seeing grey skies for a long time.

But then again, seeing the golden leaves in the Botanical Garden is quite nice.

And purple because I love purple.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/250389357/felt-kanzashi-brooch-hairclip-for

Adventures in felt kanzashi - part 7

My felt kanzashi adventures has been a lot of fun but I have to say this one has to be my favourite so far.

The iris kanzashi!

I posted it a while back but here are some nicer pictures.

Love how the felt leaves curl.

And those little yellow highlights are just perfect.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/239309963/tsumami-kanzashi-iris-flower

Now that I have finally got some nice pictures this flower is finally for sale!

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/239309963/tsumami-kanzashi-iris-flower

Colourful Kanzashi Combinations!

So apart from creating kimono kanzashi hairclips, I have been experimenting with colour!

Why?

Because I always wanted to play around with colours and now I had a little bit of time to indulge in my fantasy.

So the first one I tried is grey and fuchsia.

Grey and Fuchsia Layered Kanzashi Hairclip

 This one came about because of this kanzashi

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/171926770/grey-and-fuschia-kimono-kanzashi?ref=shop_home_active

and I thought if a kimono silk has this colour combination then what would it look like if it was supersized?

Brown and Rich Yellow Layered Kanzashi Hairclip

 Then I thought I would try something a bit more retro in combination and went for brown and yellow.  I often see plaid fabric with this colourway and even my a-Line lolita high waist skirt you see below,

has a similar colouring although not as strong.

Corsage brainstorming - part 2

So yesterday I made my first official corsage and today I thought I would combine a bit of musubi technique into the making.

There is a way of gathering the obi to make a round petal so I applied the same technique on a piece of organza and then applied a couple of white roses.

Okay this picture does not do the corsage any justice at all!

That is much better.

Of course I could sew on pearls, add stamens, use different colours and generally bling it up!  

Maybe I should......

Black Rose Tsumami Kanzashi by Kitty Kanzashi

Kanzashi rose with a difference!

---Kanzashi Description---

* Colour - Black (customizable)
* Size - 6cm (depth) x 17cm (height) x 18cm (wide)
* Mount - hairband
* Suitable for all hairtypes and hairstyles
* Suitable for vegans!

They may not exist naturally in nature but that is the wonder of the tsumami kanzashi technique. You can bring to life black roses without a second thought and here they are!  This design came about because of my black lolita dress that I have made which is sitting on my Miffy (the mannequin) as we speak.

I was wondering what sort of hair accessory would be perfect for this dress and after a lot of thought, my mind always went back to roses!  But not just ordinary red roses but black ones.

So this would be perfect for a kuro, gothic or old school lolita who wants to add a touch of floral into their outfit or maybe a bride who wants to be different.  In fact you could just wear it as a floral accessory for everyday wear if you like!

---Other information---

This kanzashi will be custom made for you and normally take 2 days to make. If my work schedule prevents me from fulfilling this promise then I will make a shop announcement at the top of my etsy shop.

All of my kanzashi designs can be customised to your requirements so if you would like this kanzashi in a different colour then please do not hestitate to contact me. I am always happy to help you with your request.

If you are interested then you can either order it by sending an email to kittykanzashi@gmail.com or visit my etsy store.

Ivory Bridal Kanzashi Hairband, Wedding Hair Flower, Bridal Hair Accessories

A wonderful bridal kanzashi for someone who wants something different for their special day

--- Kanzashi Description ---

* Colour - ivory (alternative colours available please convo for details)
* Size - 8cm (wide) by 11cm (height) by 3cm (depth)
* Mount - metal hairband
* Suitable for all hairtypes and hairstyles
* Suitable for vegan
* Made to order

This kanzashi has been designed so you can position the flowers as high or as low as you wish on your hairband. There by allowing you to place it anywhere you desire in your wedding hairdo.

Available now here!

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/150806289/ivory-bridal-kanzashi-hairband-wedding?ref=shop_home_active

Kimono Kanzashi Fabric Flower - Set of 2 Hairclip - Ivory and Red

Kanzashi hairclips made from vintage kimono are always a treat for me to make.

 ---Kanzashi Description---

* One of a kind 
* Colour - ivory and red
* Size - 6cm (wide) by 6cm (height) by 2.5cm (depth)
* Mount - 3cm alligator clip
* Suitable for all hairtypes and hairstyles

Made from two different pieces of vintage kimono, these kanzashi can be worn separately for everyday or as a pair for a more dramatic effect. Either way, it is up to you.

---Other information---

If you have questions about this kanzashi, please feel free to contact me, I am happy help you.

Like this kanzashi then why not visit the rest of my store http://www.etsy.com/shop/kittykanzashi.

I accept custom orders for all sort of accessories (like fascinators, hairbands, brooches, etc), please convo me for requests.

Kanzashi Fabric Flower - Set of 2 Hairclip - Green

 A pair of lovely green kanzashi hairclips that will bring you closer to nature.

---Kanzashi Description---

* One of a kind
* Colour - green
* Size - 5cm (wide) by 3cm (height) by 1cm (depth)
* Mount - 3cm alligator clip
* Suitable for all hairtypes and hairstyles

These dainty little hairclips are perfect for any age so long as you love flowers.

---Other information---

If you have questions about this kanzashi, please feel free to contact me, I am happy help you.

Like this kanzashi then why not visit the rest of my store http://www.etsy.com/shop/kittykanzashi 

 I accept custom orders for all sort of accessories (like fascinators, hairbands, brooches, etc), please convo me for requests

Dark Red and Brown Kanzashi Barrette,Flower Hair Clip

A kanzashi with a modern twist for all you people who love to be different.

--- Kanzashi Description ---

* One of a kind
* Colour - navy blue and white base with dark red flower and silver tassel
* Size - 7cm (wide) x 43.5cm (height) x 3cm (depth)
* Mount - barrette clip
* Suitable for all hairtypes and hairstyles

There is a lot of fun mixing textures and materials in kanzashi making and this is a result of one crafting session. Taking a piece of vintage yukata to make the base and then adorning it with a flower made from a vintage scarf and a silver tassel, what you get is a unique barrette hairclip.

If you have questions about this kanzashi, please feel free to contact me, I am happy help you Like this kanzashi then why not visit the rest of my store http://www.etsy.com/shop/kittykanzashi 

--- Other information ---

Hana Kanzashi translated are flower (hana) hair accessories (kanzashi). All of mine are made using the Tsumami technique which involves pinching squares of fabric into individual petals and then arranging them into wonderful flowers. The only limit to tsumami kanzashi is the imagination of the crafter.

I accept custom orders for all sort of accessories (like fascinators, hairbands, brooches, etc), please convo me for requests.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/129368213/dark-red-and-brown-kanzashi?

Crane kanzashi part two.

Buoyant with my success at the tiny crane kanzashi.

I thought it was time to super-sized the crane!

Which means it will be bigger and use a load more petals.

Over the years I have collected a lot of pictures of crane kanzashi so I have a good idea of the number of petals I have to use and the size of them so here is the first one!

I started off making a medium sized one which fits nicely in my hand.  Even though it is small in it size it still uses 34 petals in total.

Then of course it was time to make it even bigger.  Something that will really standout and here it is.  52 petals in total and it looks like the parent of the one above.

Here is a photo for you to compare the sizes.  They still need to be mounted onto hairpins and a little bit of colour still needs to be added but they are done!  Lets see if I can tweak the design again so that the crane's wings are more wider and not so curved up.

Crane Kanzashi

I see crane kanzashi very often and I have always wanted to make one so I decided to make a mini one first before I make a big one!

I have to say for a first attempt it isn't too bad!

The actual kanzashi itself is only 10cm tall but it took a whole morning to make.  It is a little bit cold here in Belfast and the glue was refusing to dry properly.  Lucky music was in the background so time didn't go too slowly.

It is very sweet but I am bias.

Now I am going to ask you the audience a question and please be honest.  How much would you pay for this?

Here are some things to consider, this one took 4 hours to make but I can probably refine the method to 2-3 hours.  It very delicate work and all the wire has been hand wound with thread.

Kanzashi experiment continue!!!

So I have taken a break from making new flowers and came back to my old favourite KUSUDAMA!!!

I do love kusudama as they are little balls of cuteness and it took me ages to perfect them.

However I have only once made one from cotton fabric so I thought I should make some more.  Therefore off I want to my fabric shop, brought some quilting fabric (and a bit more for kimono project) and here are there results.

The fabric I use is a beige/cream fabric with little pink/red roses all over it and it has created a kusudama with a country chic feel to it, don't you think?  It is always interesting to see what sort of kanzashi one can create when they use non-silk fabric.

What does a kanzashi maker do on a rainy day? - Part 2

So earlier I told you that the top two flowers were my attempts to create a white lilac flower.

What about the other two?

The next one I decided to have a try to recreate is the primrose.

I think you can guess why I wanted to create.  Don't the heart shape petals look cute?  Now I could create this flower using the same method as making cherry blossoms but I felt it deserved a new way. 

Therefore using the round petal as a base, I decided that adding additional pleats in the centre would give the petal a flatter look.  Then of course the only thing left to do is add the little pinch at the centre to create the heart shape.  Unfortunately some of the pinches didn't last very long as I used un-starch fabric but you get the idea.

As always comments and criticisms are welcome.