Beading: the main techniques of fascinating needlework
Content
- Beadwork techniques
- Features beadwork for the most beginners
- Beads
- Thread and wire
- Basic techniques of weaving with beads
- Video: Technique of mosaic beading
- Video: Brick beading technique
- Master class on beading for beginners
- Video: Beaded flower with parallel weaving
Some people believe that bead weaving isa new hobby for modern craftswomen. This is not entirely true. The history of beading is quite rich. The production of glass beads dates back to Ancient Egypt. Making the first beads was quite labor-intensive and complex. The craftsmen wrapped a heated glass thread around a metal rod, then quickly pulled out the rod and cut the glass cylinder by hand.
In Russia, the first beads were made from piecesmother of pearl or freshwater pearls. It was used to decorate clothes, utensils, or used for embroidery. Later, needlewomen used the famous Venetian beads in combination with our precious stones and natural pearls to embroider the costumes of noble gentlemen and decorate interior items.
The special flowering of bead weaving occurs inlate 19th – early 20th centuries. Craftswomen from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Lithuania already widely use beads in the manufacture of jewelry and clothing accessories. Made from beads and decorations. Diversity in techniques and patterns creates in each national group unique and original elements of art, characteristic specifically for this nationality.
Even then, various techniques were used toworking with beads. Bead weavers strung beads on threads, using several dozen similar bead chains in one product. They wove fabric with beads: manually and on special machines. They wove openwork or solid parts using different methods and made fringes. For weaving, they used horse hair, waxed threads and thin wire, intertwining the base with stringed beads to obtain bright and unique patterns of different types. Sometimes for beadwork the pattern was borrowed from other products or was invented by needlewomen.
Beadwork techniques
With weaving of beads are associated different techniquesNeedlework. Beads are not only an element of decor, but also the basis of all designs. This beads and unique - its multifunctionality. With the use of beads are known such techniques of needlework, as knitting, weaving, weaving, mosaic. They require concentration and precision, but as an award the experienced craftsman gets a variety of options for finished products, obtained by mixing the techniques of weaving, patterns and colors of beads.
Now beads are huge in their diversity, theycan be round or faceted, flattened or elongated, matte or iridescent, transparent and opaque. Also, there are beads that are homogeneous and non-uniform in size; this quality especially affects the quality of the beaded fabric.
If you haven't gotten the hang of beadwork yet,It means you just haven’t seen the beauty that comes out of these little beads. If you are interested in embroidery and knitting, you can simply complement your favorite hobby with beads. You will get a whole layer of new and unusual ideas. If you are inclined to design or create soft toys and sculpture, then beads are your assistant. You can create three-dimensional figures, flowers and trees, jewelry and accessories, and even clothes of amazing beauty. You can also complement your work with beaded components. By mixing beading techniques and combining different types of arts and crafts, you will create your own unique style.
And if you are already excited about a new type of needlework and want to learn how to weave with beads, then let’s first look at all the pros and cons that lie in wait for this art.
Features beadwork for the most beginners
For the very first experiments you canuse video tutorials or any master class on beading. We have a lot of them, just choose from the appropriate sections in the “beadwork” section. To weave jewelry or small accessories from beads, you don’t need any special skills or expenses; at first you can make a small flower or a bouquet of forget-me-nots. Do you want a complex object right away? Then study training videos from different authors. Because every craftswoman has her own subtleties and tricks that can only be shared through video training.
Like any handicraft, beadwork is forfor beginners, especially in the initial stages, requires increased attention and concentration. If something didn’t work out the first time, analyze all stages of the work, starting with the selection of beads and base, and understand what your mistake was. Then your hard work will pay off many times over.
If you are determined to weave yourself a beautifulbeaded trinket, then start with the beginner patterns and choose large beads. Once you have mastered the basics of bead weaving, you will be able to use smaller beads. Do not immediately start working on bulky items; they require perseverance and a lot of time. There is a danger of not finishing the work or completing it with errors.
How to choose the right source material andlearn to see all its features? First of all, the type of finished work depends on the quality of the material. Therefore, if you see irregularities, foreign inclusions and burrs on the wire or beads, then refuse such material so that it does not let you down.
Beads
Select beads according to shape, color and size exactlysuch as indicated in the description of the diagram, otherwise the result may be slightly different than you expect. Visually inspect the jar or bag of beads so that there is no debris or defective beads in it. If you buy Chinese beads, be prepared to sort them before weaving, as they often come in different sizes. Although it is the most inexpensive. When choosing Czech or Japanese beads, you will find beads that are more even, have the same holes, and are of better quality. But its price will be much higher. The size of the beads is determined by the number - the larger the number, the smaller the beads.
Bugles are often used together with beads– tube-shaped beads with an oblique or straight cut. You should also choose it based on recommendations. To highlight the beauty of small beads, larger beads are used. They are woven into the composition according to the pattern.
Thread and wire
Depending on the beading technique youYou will also need thread or wire. The wire is recommended for craftswomen just starting their journey in the country of beads; it easily holds its shape and allows you to model the outlines of finished elements. Thread or fishing line comes in different thicknesses and colors, just like wire; using thread necessarily involves purchasing a bead needle. The thickness of the fishing line and wire depends on the size of the beads. And the length of the needle is selected by numbers, the most popular needle size is No. 12.
Basic techniques of weaving with beads
There are many different methods of weaving the warp with beads. But there are several, the most commonly used techniques of beading. It will be useful to consider them, especially for the beginners.
Mosaic technique Mosaic weaving is performedAccording to the scheme, as can be seen in the figure. First, the required number of beads is typed into the thread, in the figure there are 7. Then turn the needle in the opposite direction and let it pass through the 3rd bead from the end (Fig. 1).
A bead is threaded onto the thread and the needle is now passed through the 5th bead from the end. Weaving is done in the same way until the end of the row (Fig. 2).
Subsequent rows are performed in the same way as the second row (Fig. 3). If according to the pattern there is a need to increase the length of the row, then an additional number of beads is collected and the weaving continues.
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Video: Technique of mosaic beading
Brick technique An alternative to mosaic weaving is a brick technique, reminiscent of the appearance of the mosaic canvas, but very different in the method of fastening the beads.
The base of the brick technique is the first row, which can be woven using different methods. The ladder row can be fastened with thread and two needles, as shown in Figure 1. Or use thread and one needle (Figure 2).
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Rice. 2 A chain using mosaic technique can be used as a base (Fig. 3).
Rice.3After weaving the base row or chain, we move on to the main weave. Unfold the base so that the thread is coming out of the top last bead. Thread 2 beads onto a thread and pass it under the top thread between the last two beads.
Rice. 4Then the thread is threaded in the opposite direction into the last added bead (Fig. 5).
Rice. 5 Another bead is cast on, the thread is again threaded under the top loop between adjacent beads, as shown in the picture (Fig. 6). Continue in this way until the end of the row.
Rice. 6The next row begins the same way as the second, with two beads. It is woven according to the same principle as the previous row (Fig. 7).
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Video: Brick beading technique
Master class on beading for beginners
We will weave a small butterfly from beads,using one of the simplest techniques - the parallel weaving technique. This method involves threading the ends of the wire through the collected beads of a new row towards each other.
Parallel beading technique Now that you have the knowledge to select all the components of beadwork, you can begin creating your first craft.
Choosing a pattern for beading. We suggest making a picturesque and simple butterfly for the first time. To make it you will need large beads of three colors, wire and three beads for the head and mustache.
In the photo you can clearly see how to weave such a beauty from beads.
The diagram shows the location of the beads and the direction of weaving. You can choose other colors of beads, not just the one you see in the photo of the butterfly.
The first stage of weaving will be making the body with the head. You will need 11 beads and three beads: one large and two medium-sized.
Then large wings weave. They require several pieces of wire, the ends of which are tucked inside out as work progresses.
Lastly, we weave the small wings. The diagram shows the places where the parts are fastened.
Place such beauty on a bead painting,or can be used as a brooch. Using this lesson, you can create a collection of beautiful multi-colored butterflies and give your own master classes on how to make them. Once you have succeeded in the simpler pieces, move on to more complex lessons. Unlike beading for beginners, larger projects will require more attention. To select a new object, look through beading patterns, photos and videos in areas that interest you.
Bead weaving is not only about orderinterweaving of threads and wires, but also a very interesting creative process. You can, using your skills and abilities, come up with a completely new object. You can contribute to the collection of bead weaving ideas by posting your lessons online on special websites. Share your thoughts with novice needlewomen. You can write an article about the difficulties you experienced at the beginning of mastering beadwork. This will help someone weave their first work. During the bead weaving process, take photos and video (depending on your capabilities and desires) to tell you step by step about the whole process in your lesson.
Video: Beaded flower with parallel weaving
