Temari Balls

[smallhobbit]

Yesterday I went to a Dare to Dabble session, which we were able to hold outside.  We were making a Temari ball, which is a Japanese craft.

It begins with a polysterene ball which is covered in thread - ours had been precovered which saved half an hour at least.  The first task was to insert marker pins at the north and south pole and then eight pins equally spaced around the equator.  My equator ended up as a bit wavy.



After which threads are placed which run from pole to pole past all the pins on the equator, therefore dividing the ball into eight segments.  A further thread is run round the equator.



After which more pins are placed half way between the equator and the two poles on each of the lines and the first line of pattern is made with thicker thread.



Further lines are added



Until the desired pattern has been achieved.



It is then possible to remove some of the pins, but I left mine in as I felt they added to the decoration.




 

Comments

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Very interesting! It sort of like a clove orange with thread.

[smallhobbit]

In my case, yes, it's similar. Other people had different colours.

[badly_knitted]

Very interesting, there's a lot of scope for adding more complex decorations, even covering the whole ball. A good way to make lightweight baubles for Christmas.

[smallhobbit]

Oh yes, mine was only a very basic pattern. Setting it all up takes the time, but you could certainly create some great patterns, especially if you had an idea to start with. Not having done it before I went with something easy.

[badly_knitted]

Always best to start with a simpler design. If you wanted you could always add more at a later date.

I should think covering the balls would be very time consuming if you decided to make more. At least you didn't need to do that part with your first one.

[smallhobbit]

It's not something I'm particularly drawn to, but I'm glad I've had a go.

[margaret_r]

That's different! And quite pretty:)

[smallhobbit]

Definitely. We all made very different patterns, all of which were lovely. And part of the fun is doing this together as a group.

[shadowhive]

Oh it looks pretty!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much!

[adafrog]

Neat.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you.

[rusty_armour]

Creating a Temari ball is a really cool craft! I think yours turned out beautifully! :-) It must have been nice to gather outside during the Dare to Dabble session. This seems like a great activity to do outdoors.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much - I was very pleased with it. Yes, it was lovely to sit and chat as we worked on our craft.

[debriswoman]

A pretty effect:-)

[smallhobbit]

Thank you :)