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How to Make Interesting Wrist Martenitsas – A Guide from EM ART

Introduction

Making martenitsas is a traditional and inspiring process that combines creativity, culture, and joy. In this guide, you will learn how to easily create two unique wrist martenitsas using accessible materials and simple steps.

Required Materials

• Felt wool – red, white, and green
• Wooden balls in different colors and with a large hole
• Wooden bead head
• Twisted cord in white and red for the base
• Connecting wooden elements with folk motifs
• Yarn – white and red
• Hot glue gun
• Scissors

Bracelet 1: Making a Little Girl Martenitsa

1. Preparing the Base

Cut about 10 cm of martenitsa cord.

2. Making the Hair

• Cut two pieces each of wool felt in red, white, and green (about 3-4 cm long).
• Join the pieces together and tie them in the middle with a piece of yarn to form the little girl’s hair.

3. Placing the Elements

• Choose a wooden head in a suitable size.
• Glue the finished hair behind the opening of the head and thread the bead onto the cord.
• Add one more wooden ball and glue it to the head.

4. Adding a Little Dress

• Cut a small piece of the white wool felt and shape it like a little dress, tying the upper part with a piece of yarn.
• Shape the ends of the cord like a bow.
• Glue the little dress to the ball with hot silicone glue.

Bracelet 2: Making a Martenitsa with a Connecting Wooden Element

1. Choose a Wooden Element to Your Taste

Connecting elements with folk motifs are suitable. On the EM ART website, there is a wide variety of elements for martenitsas.

2. Attaching Yarn

Tie