HOW TO MAKE A TRADITIONAL DREAMCATCHER 

As you were talking about the hoops made of willow, I had to smile. When I was little, my granny used to threaten to go "get a hickory", which meant get a switch. And believe you, me, you do not want granny to get that hickory. They stung your legs. She never overdid it but she kept us in line. I miss my granny. She was a tiny woman with hair down to her ankles. She lived in the mountains. Thank you for your hard work making this video.

Finally a tutorial on making a traditional dream catcher not using anything but natural items. Hoping to find a willow here in Florida, it is so humid even I can find it, drying it might be a problem but want to try this version. Your easy to understand, calm and keep the work in from of the camera...thank you....:)

Thank you for posting this video! I was at a craft class today and we made a dream catcher using a sewing hoop, doily, and ribbons, so I was curious how to make real ones! You explained the process so good; easy and simple to understand! This video was great!

(I know this is an older video but...) FYI, there's only supposed to be _one_ bead in the "webbing" of the dreamcatcher. This is known as the spider bead, since the dreamcatcher itself is supposed to represent a spider's web. It's not only the web, but the spider that catches the bad-dreams / nightmares. Multiple beads just turns it from "traditional" to "decorative". (To most of you, I'm sure it doesn't matter one way or the other, but I figured I'd chime in. I'm NA and have had a dreamcatcher over my bed since my earliest memories. Every time I move, the first thing I do in a new home is make sure I have one above my bed. I could count on one hand the number of _true_ nightmares (not including just plain creepy or weird dreams) I've had in my 30-odd years of life, so I'm definitely a believer in them.

Your teaching approach is wonderful and easy to understand. Thanks for starting me on my creative dream catcher journey. ❤️

Wow, I"m late to the party! Just realized you put this up in 2016! I really enjoy all of your vids! you do a wonderful job of explaining everything! Thank you for taking the time to teach so many different cool projects! I'm subbed and binge watching! :-)

Wanted to learn how to make a dream catcher from natural things.great ideas! Thank you!

This is my 2nd time watching this . Im going to try it tomorrow thank you. I also am a big fan of using what i have to make things work.

Appreciate this video. Most have no talking and go so fast. Also love the traditional way you created. Blessings!

I really enjoyed your ‘natural’ way of making a Dream Catcher! It’s more what I prefer over the frilly ones made by other persons. For years I have found feathers intriguing...have a collection from various birds, all a gift of molting season from birds I guess. Sure wish there was willows where we are so I could try my hand at making my own Dream Catcher. In my family genealogy there’s 2 Indian blood lines that I’m proud to say I am part of....thanks for your terrific video!

Very nice instructions on making the web and the hoop. Great job!

Easiest tutorial to follow so far. Thanks.

Thank you these instructions are great. Granddaughter has had her share of bad dreams and I thought to help her make one of these . Power of the mind it could really be a good thing for her. Will be using palm leafs they dry really strong people have made baskets out of palms. So I'm using what I have. 😉That is what it is all about. Bloom where you are planted. Cheers

Wonderful!

Gloria Thank you Desert Cloud, for a very comprehensive tutorial on Dream Catchers.

Thanks so much I just finished mine it turned out amazing for my first!!! It’s going to Australia to a mate there :) ❤

thank you a very good instruction video and a very clear speaking voice I usually have trouble with American accents great and Hi from Australia

than you for sharing how to make dreamcatchers

Thank you for sharing! I am a high school librarian and I will be showing your video to students as we make our own dream catchers.

Well done! I have a channel as well and know how challenging it can be to do a tutorial. you're very easy to listen to and very knowledgeable. I'm going to attempt to make one for my mom for Christmas. can you use the oven on a very low setting for the drying process? I'm in Tx but it's still chilly in Nov.

I loved this video

this is definately the traditional way! awesome & beautiful!! i love dreamcatchers and enjoy making thm!!! u do an amazing job!

Thaaaank youuuu so much for this video! I love it😍 Hi from Slovenia🙋🏼‍♀️🦋🌳

Thankyou, it's been so long since I made 1 I forgot Lol, now IL make 2 for my daughtersYou do wonderful work and easy to follow.

You are great thank you!!!

❤THANKS LADY❤

I improvise too. One time my husband and 2 kids were driving from Spokane Washington to Sunnyside Washington. In a 79 Jeep wagoner. It was loaded to the hilt as we were moving back to Sunnyside. We blew a tire..ugh. went to change the tire and there wasn't a bar for the jack. So we used my can opener. I still have that can opener to this day. True story. It was 1987...

You the bomb I'm still watching I love your expertise however I'm waiting for the other beat the one that says if your not native what to do.. I'll watch and wait...still I love your video thank you for your expertise real candid straight up video

Thank you 😊

Looks great video can you put it up really like it good and simple keep doing them and grateful people with disabilities and cannot see properly thank you

P.S. to my comment below for those who have trouble working with sinew, like me, I have been using DNC embroidery thread. I know sinew is traditional and just wish it didn't cause so much trouble in terms of the stickiness and splitting...as the finished look is wonderful. But despite almost a year at it, looked for a close to natural replacement. If I could show you my photo of how it looks done on a feather, it might be a help to someone else too.

This is one of the best tutorials I have seen.

Can you use a rose vine instead of a willow switch? Great video btw!!

Hi, (Vivian from New Jersey). I bought a huge one from Marshalls for $30. I will have fun making my own from your tutorial. Great video.

I want to start an etsy, well done, I make pipes out of sumac, been lazy for a while though, never really sold them, gave them as gifts, thats a lie, i sold one

Thank you

Thanks :)

Where do you get the Willow branches they don't have my here am from South Dakota I make all kinds of dream catcher I love here in casa grande

This video was one of many I could have clicked on.. I do NOT believe in coincidence.. very cool🤙 you do a great job explaining and sharing your ideas, thank YOU 🙏

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I live in Arizona also. Where did you get the Willow branch?

I am having a really hard time finding the metal cones to clamp on the feathers. any suggestions? I have gone to hobby lobby, Walmart, michaels and Joanns :(

Most dreamcatchers on here are now so intricate, they are like works of art. Beautiful, but have lost the essence of what they should be. (Many close up the centres too!) Yours is the first video I found that makes them more natural and traditional. Though I have to use man made materials for some of mine, I try not to make them too elaborate or fussy. Wonderful video, thank you.

What kind of string did u use?

Do craft stores sell these branches??? Where would I purchase them if I don't have trees?

Cool. Where’d you learn how to do this?

can i use wicker instead of sinew??

Lol i was expecting some dude from the REZ what tribe are you ???

Am full blood Lakota Sioux

I’m a RU-vidr also @frontagegamingXD97 but wow. I got to say your confidence and your smile just lights up the room! I hope you know this is the BEST dreamcatcher video, I don’t care it isn’t 4 k it’s the best. You go through every detail throughly, and I also like the comment about the one bead. This video is 10/10 better than Mr beast. Thanks so much I’ve watched every video!!!!!!!!!!