"Have You Heard of 'Himmeli'? Traditional Finnish Decorations Made with Straw!"
2016.02.17 published
Do you know about the traditional Finnish decoration 'Himmeli'? ♡
Have you ever seen this three-dimensional decoration item that is beautiful from any angle? ♡ This polyhedron mobile that hangs from the ceiling is called 'Himmeli'*
This mobile ('Himmeli') is a traditional Finnish decoration, originally made by threading straw with string*
[Wedding DIY] You can make 'Himmeli' to decorate your venue ♡
In Finland, 'Himmeli' is made from straw, but at home, there is an easier way to create the shape by threading straws with string♩ While making it from straw seems somewhat challenging, making it with straws makes it much more accessible since straws are readily available materials*
You can decorate your welcome space or reception with Himmeli ♡ It's very cute, so brides-to-be should definitely try their hand at making this as a wedding item♩
Basic 'Himmeli' Making Method ♡
There are various shapes of 'Himmeli', but the basic making method is the same for all shapes ♡ Cut the straws to the same length and thread the string through. Once you create the shape, tie the string tightly, and then create the same shape next to it*
Check out the detailed method for making 'Himmeli' with straws in the video* Once you remember the basic method, you can apply it in different ways, so give it a try first♩
Connect the first and last straws to complete one Himmeli ♡ Make several of them, then simply hang them from the wall or ceiling*
Cute 'Himmeli' Design ① Diamond ♡
The diamond shape is a basic form of Himmeli* Since it can be made from straws, you can make it colorful like this♡ Just hanging several of the same size Himmeli looks really cute♩
A lovely Himmeli design with different sized diamonds stacked together* Stacking small and large diamonds creates an even more three-dimensional effect ♡ Changing the color of the outer and inner diamonds will definitely look cute too♩
Cute 'Himmeli' Design ② Star ♡
Star-shaped Himmeli is popular among the designs ♡ It's beautiful to display it together with an origami timber star in your welcome space♩
The straws needed for the material can be easily found at dollar stores or shops like IKEA, which is great* There are plenty of colorful straws available, so try to make them according to your wedding theme♡
Wedding Items Made with 'Himmeli' ③ Tassel ♡
Himmeli can not only be displayed on its own but can also be combined with various items♩ The combination of Himmeli and tassels, which are very popular in wedding scenes, is adorable♡ Since the tassels have color, it's recommended to keep the Himmeli in simple colors♩
Wedding Items Made with 'Himmeli' ④ Flowers ♡
Try incorporating flowers or greenery into the hanging Himmeli ♡ Using flowers makes for perfect decorations for the banquet hall♩
Let's decorate with 'Himmeli' with limitless ideas ♡
With its ability to create various shapes and its limitless ways of being displayed, 'Himmeli' is undoubtedly useful for weddings ♡ Remember the basic method and use this cute 'Himmeli' as a wedding item♩
Try DIYing the perfect 'Himmeli' for your wedding*