Monday, 15 September 2014

How To Make Decorative Holiday Flags

By Jody Leach


People should not have a problem with making their own things. There are lots of things they can do with their own hands. Out of the various things they can possibly make, the decorative holiday flags is one of the easiest one to make. Even when they are commissioned to make dozens, that should still be possible for them.

Even when they are clumsy, it is possible to make quality ones. It does not take a genius to make the said product, after all. As long as you are familiar with basic shapes and how to make the said item, then there is nothing impossible for you to do. You will also need some tools to make the work easier too.

There are certainly a number of tools available for people to use nowadays. You just have to figure out which tools you can afford and which ones you are comfortable using. You better prepare these tools beforehand to have an easier time with the project. Here are just some of the tools you should prepare beforehand.

If you are on a very tight budget, try using the bond paper or cardboard then. These options have plain surfaces that you can use to put the design for the flag that you are planning to create. It should be suitable for you to buy this material because they are quite cheap.

For this option, you have to create the design from art paper. The art paper is a type of paper where one side is colored and the other side is plain. You just need to use the colored side to make the design for the flag you need to make. You can cut out lines, strips, stars, and other designs out of the art paper to put into the bond paper or cardboard.

The more ideal option for the making of this flag would be the fabric though. It will allow you to make a flag that is quite similar to the real one. In fact, you can create a miniature flag of the real one out of the fabric. The fabric allows a smooth wave every time wind passes by, making it an amazing sight to see.

For this option, what you need to use to create the design is a colored pen. You can actually find colored pens designed to write on fabric surfaces nowadays. They are commonly sold in school supplies store and art supplies stores. You can write on the fabric smoothly if you opt to use this colored pen.

The colored pen is not the only option you have for creating the design on a fabric. You can also take advantage of dye in this option. All you have to do is to use some dyeing technique to get the color to the right parts. The dye is very color fast so the final product should not fade easily.

The pole is another important part of the flag. Thus, you have to purchase the pole that fits well with the flag you make. If it is a small one, then the pole should be in proportion to that. The pole will be used to hoist the flag up at the right time. It makes the flag look really amazing.




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