How to make a dream trap

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Method 2 of 4: Making the ring
Method 3 of 4: Weaving the Web
Method 4 of 4: Ending the Dream Trap
Tips
What do you need

1 Collect all the materials you need to make a dream catcher. All materials are described below.

2 Decide what you will use for the ring. Ring, gives shape to the dream catcher. As a rule, it is no larger than the palm of an adult. Traditionally, rings are made from dry, red willow or grape rose, which you can find in craft stores.

Buy 2 yards of willow or vine that you will use to make the ring. Another way is to harvest fresh willow or grapevines and dry them.
You can use a metal or wood pre-made ring. Choose a ring that is 7.5 to 20 cm in diameter.

3 Buy suede laces. With laces, you wrap the ring. You can choose any kind of suede. They should not be thicker than regular sneaker laces and should be eight times the diameter of the ring. If you can't get suede laces, you can use any other ribbon or rope.

4 Select the type of rope. The rope will be twisted around the ring to create a web of dream catchers. It should be strong but thin. You can choose waxed nylon rope or artificial tendons.

Usually white or transparent rope is used, but you can choose a colored one.
The length of the rope should be ten times the length of the ring.

5 Choose decorative items. The old dream traps were not decorated, but recently feathers and beads have begun to be woven into the cobweb to represent the different elements of life.

The feather symbolizes the wind, without which we cannot live. They say that if the feather moves, it means that the dream has passed through the circle. Owl feathers symbolize wisdom, and eagle feathers symbolize courage, and they were often used in dream traps, but now it is illegal to use the feathers of these rare birds. You can replace them with fake feathers.
Gems, or not real precious beads, can symbolize four directions: south, north, west, east. You can weave these beads into spider webs.
Choose colors and stones that will matter to you.

Method 2 of 4: Making the ring

1 Shape the ring. Place the willow or vine in a bowl of warm water. Leave them there for half an hour until it softens and you can't bend it without breaking the stick. Shape the stick into a ring, making several circles to make the ring stronger. Tie the tree in three places to keep it from losing its shape and let it dry completely.
- Place the ring between two heavy books to dry in an even ring.
- If you are using a pre-made wood or metal ring, skip this step.
2 Wrap the ring. Apply glue to one end of the suede rope. Press this end against the ring. With one hand, hold the end of the rope against the tree until the glue dries, and with the other hand start winding the rope around the ring. Continue winding the rope until you have finished the whole ring.
- Each loop of the rope should be tightly wound around the ring, and should be flush with the previous loop, but the loops should not climb on top of each other.
- The last loop should go slightly over the beginning of the rope. Take the end of the rope and thread it under the second loop from the end. Tie to prevent the rope from unwinding.
3 Make a hanging loop. Take the remaining piece of rope and loop over the ring. Then, make a knot at the base of the loop and cut off the unnecessary piece of rope.

Method 3 of 4: Weaving the Web

1 Weave the first row. Start by tying one end of the string to the base of the hanging loop.Working hourly, pull the rope so that it reaches a few centimeters under the ring and loop around the ring. Pull the rope to the right side of the ring, and loop around the ring again. Continue making loops that are evenly spaced apart until you get to the beginning.
- If the ring is 7.5cm in diameter, you should make 8 stitches all over the ring.
- The thread between the loops should not be taut at all. It will stretch during the weaving process.
2 Continue to weave the web. Take the end of the string and weave it under the loop that is between the first and second loop. Make a hold using the string to make a loop over the loose rope. After that, make a second hook on the thread between the second and third knots. Continue to weave the thread in the same way until you have made a hook between each knot.
- Each hold should be exactly in the middle of the thread between the knots.
- While weaving, pull on the thread, but not very tightly.
- After you have made the first row of holds, continue to weave between each segment you create, making holds between them. Gradually, the circle that you will weave will become smaller and smaller, and the thread will tighten more and more.
- If you like, you can add beads or gems to your dream trap. Weave them in randomly or make an interesting pattern.

Method 4 of 4: Ending the Dream Trap

1 Secure the web. When you have finished braiding to the small circle in the center, tie one end of the thread where you would have made the final hold. Make a double knot so it doesn't come loose. After, cut off the extra piece of thread.
2 Add dangling feathers. To add feathers to your dream catcher, simply tie a piece of rope around the base of the feather. Tie the feather to the center of the sleep trap by tying the rope to the hold in the center circle. Make a double knot so the feather won't come loose. Cut off the excess thread.
- You can add beads to the feather string before tying the feather to the dream catcher.
- You can wrap the base of the feather in suede if you want to hide the knot. Apply glue to one end of the suede string, place it against the base of the feather and hold it there until the glue dries. Wrap the base of the feather, cut off the excess, and glue the end to the feather.
3 Hang up your dream trap. Hang a dream catcher next to your bedroom window. With the first rays of the sun, all the bad thoughts that entered your head during the night will disappear. Only good thoughts will enter your head.

Tips

Keep an eye on your dream catcher and it will serve you for many years.
Adults should use strong threads to reflect their dreams and desires.
At dawn, look for the miracle of dawn when it is caught and glowed in the morning dew of the cobweb.
Dream traps for babies should be made of ropes that fall apart to indicate youth flying away. A willow ring woven into sinew will eventually dry out and disintegrate.
Make your sleep trap more interesting by using different thread colors.
You can make a drop sleep trap, as is done in Canada and the northeastern United States.