A bit of history
Osiban, or Oshiban is another amazing type of floristry from Japan . In general, this country is the birthplace of many fantastic species of art and needlework.
Once the Oshiban was considered the case of samurai. Yes, it is the formidable soldiers who were famous for their cruelty and excellent combat qualities.
Compilation of flowers requires special amplification, concentration, a subtle understanding of being and excellent creative taste. Warriors practiced equipment to develop all these qualities.
In the second half of the XIX century, Oshiban was brought to Europe and found many fans here. However, special love for art is manifested yet in her homeland. In the rest of the world, the technique is popular in the form of a fascinating needlework and an interesting hobby.
Features Oshiban
In the Arsenal masters, many professional secrets and special techniques for creating real masterpieces.
Production of the picture is far from the only stage of work. Flowers, leaves need to collect and snap Yes, so that they keep their appearance and remained such a long time.
Plants are cut on a certain day and an hour, the lunar calendar is important, and even the weather outside the window - but these are subtleties for real "Oshibanists". The beginners to understand what is this kind of needlework, it will take a bit of patience:
- Collect material for work (flowers, seeds, leaves, spikelets, fluff, stems);
- Dry elements (used, as a rule, the hand grid or a common thick book);
- Create a sketch of panel;
- Put the picture (used PVA and tweezers glue);
- Place the product in a hermetic frame (such is sold in stores for needlework goods);
- Pull the air so that there is a vacuum inside the frame.
It is better to start with simple appliqués. Inspiration can be searched on the pages of magazines, by the way, as a template easier to use children's coloring or sketches for embroidery smooth.
Master class for beginners
Those who only decided to master the technique, one can offer a simple picture of dried flowers and leaves to decorate the interior. To make such a product, you will need:
- Drywheels, leaves, stems, seeds;
- Sharp scissors;
- PVA glue (better use construction);
- Brush;
- Base for panel (cardboard, plastic, wood);
- Frame.
Depending on the wishes of the wizard and interior style, you choose the sketch of the future picture. It can be printed on the printer or draw yourself a simple pencil.
With the help of tweezers, the glue is laid out drunks. Items are better to wash in glue and laying gradually From one part of the canvas to another. The applique is then dried and placed in the frame.
Oshiban - the most interesting technique. It is philosophy, and a practical action that will help to relax and be alone with their thoughts.
