Beadwork embroidery technique execution by own hands (photo)

Beadwork embroidery technique execution by own hands (photo)

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The most difficult, responsible and painstaking work is
icons.This work requires patience and perseverance from the needlewoman, as well as sincere faith in God. The difficulty of embroidering an icon with beads is that you must select beads as accurately as possible by size and color and attach them to the canvas in a clear sequence. But the result is worth it. By adhering to certain rules, you can create a real masterpiece, which may become an adornment of your iconostasis.





general information

The main difference between church embroidery and secular embroidery is that a person engaged in work receives not only aesthetic pleasure, but also seeks to fully reveal the inner meaning of the image.

The generally accepted method of embroidery has long beenis considered to be facial embroidery, close in artistic expressiveness to the skill of an icon painter. Working on an icon is a titanic labor, first of all spiritual. Therefore, this method of embroidery requires not only the advice of a priest, but also his blessing.
Today, it is customary to embroider icons with beads in three versions:
1. The first involves placing a paper icon on fabric and sewing only the frame and vestments.
2. Working according to the second option, the craftswoman embroiders the vestments with beads, and the face using the face stitching method.
3. The third method: you need to embroider with a cross, using a counted pattern. It is important to remember that in this case the work will not be considered canonical.
Preparatory stage Before you proceedTo such a complex and serious process as the beadwork of an icon, prayer must necessarily be read. This can be as a prayer "Before the beginning of any business", so it's an appeal to the Theotokos.
Bright light is of great importance, since bead embroidery requires both visual acuity and maximum precision.
Preparing the workplace
It would be correct to embroider at the table. Remember that it is important to create comfortable conditions for work:
1. Cover the work surface with a white cloth. If a bead falls off the needle, it will be easy to find.
2. Place the beads in a dish (each color in its own cell), for convenience, stick numbers on it that correspond to the pattern.
3. Place the diagram you will be working on to your right.
4. Using a thread, mark the material into 10 x 10 squares.

Materials and tools for embroidery


To embroider an icon with beads, you will need the following “ingredients”:

  • Canvas with a picture;
  • Czech (or jewelry) beads;
  • needle;
  • Instruction (relevant for beginners);
  • Hoop (square or round);
  • Threads (for beginners the monofilament will perfectly suit);
  • Stones (semi-precious and ornamental);
  • Rhinestones;
  • Beads (different sizes).

Work on the icon »Saint Elena»


Making an icon with your own hands involves,that you can embroider in vertical and horizontal rows. You can start from the bottom or the top. The icon "Saint Helena" is considered the easiest to execute.
According to experienced craftswomen, for makingThe icon "Saint Helena" is best to start embroidering from the upper right corner and move in horizontal rows. The thread is attached to the back side, then brought to the "face" of the work in the lower right corner.
The master class will tell you how to embroider the face of the icon "Saint Helena". Follow it, and you will certainly succeed.
Process of work The process of embroidering the icon "Saint Elena" looks like this:


  • a bead (of the appropriate color) is strung onto a needle;
  • The needle is inserted into the upper left corner of the canvas cell;
  • The thread is carefully pulled and the bead sewn (when working with beads it is important to remember that the work does not "lead." For this, the first and last beads are sewn twice);
  • A second bead is sewn, and thus the entire series is worked through. Carefully follow the order and follow the diagram. The color should be selected according to the scheme;

  • then the process of embroidering the icon "Holy"Elena" involves following the opposite direction, from left to right. To do this, the needle is taken out of the upper left corner of the canvas cell, and after stringing a bead, it is inserted into the lower right edge of the cell;
  • The location of the thread is of great importance. While working on the fragments, you should remember that the tightening of the thread on the wrong side can ruin the drawing;
  • Embroidery in parts is very important. First you need to finish one side, then move on to the other.

Important to remember
If one row is longer or shorterprevious, you can sew the last bead twice, and then return to the back side and reach the desired area with small stitches. If the color of the sewn-on bead accidentally turns out to be unsuitable, you can use round-nose pliers or flat-nose pliers. Having carefully "bitten" the erroneous element, sew on the bead whose color matches the pattern.

We embroider the icon "Tenderness of the Most Holy Theotokos"


Beaded icons often “participate” in the designTemple. The icon "Tenderness of the Most Holy Mother of God" is especially loved by believers; its prayer helps girls and young women to go through all the difficult stages of growing up with dignity. Embroidering this icon with beads requires some experience. In the photo, the icon, embroidered with your own hands, looks very impressive. The difficulty lies in working out small elements - the eyes, fingers and lips of the saints. Schemes available for sale, which assume the presence of faces printed on fabric, allow you to cope with this difficulty.
The master class will help you embroider the icon "Tenderness of the Most Holy Mother of God" with your own hands. Do not forget that a special prayer should be read before work.
Preparation for work Many schemes of icons are moreSuitable for cross stitch. But, judging by the recommendations of photos and video master classes, you can just pick beads for color and embroider icons from beads.
Experienced craftswomen, who share their secrets in photo and video tutorials, advise working with Aida 14 canvas and Czech beads No. 10 when working on this icon.
Process In order to understand what size of tissue is needed, you can count all the cells of the canvas and add one centimeter at the edges. Before work, you need to carefully place the canvas in the embroidery frame.
The width of the fabric is 149 beads, and the length is 150 beads.

The process of embroidering the icon "Tenderness of the Most Holy Theotokos" looks like this:

  • Before embroidering, it is necessary to stretch the threads and fix the working thread with a knot;
  • Then dial the beads for the first row on the work string;
  • Pass the thread under the base (from left to right) in such a way that each of the elements is between the 2 warp threads;
  • In one of the video lessons, needlewomen are advised to stretch a needle with a working thread from right to left through each bead over the warp threads;
  • Before proceeding to the second row, tighten the thread as follows;
  • The next step is to embroider the second row of the icon "Tenderness of the Blessed Virgin." To do this, type the beads that you need on the pattern, draw the working thread under the warp threads and tighten it;
  • Over the beads of the first row, set a few beads (between the threads);
  • Draw a needle with a working thread through each bead (the technique is the same - on top of the warp threads, from right to left);
  • Exactly the same way work through the third row;
  • Carefully fasten all threads.

    • The icon "Tenderness of the Blessed Virgin" will be completely ready after you embroider all elements of the scheme. If you want, you can apply for work with quality pearls.

    Kazan Icon of the Mother of God


    To create an icon of Our Lady of Kazan from beadsMother, you will have to stick to a mixed technique. The icon "Inexhaustible Chalice" is made according to the same principle. The schemes are freely available, but you can also work with the picture found on our website. If you follow all the recommendations that the master class offers, then soon your work will please you and your loved ones.
    The Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, as well as the Inexhaustible Chalice icon, involve the use of a mixed technique of cross-stitch and beadwork:

    • Seams "elongated cross" and "simple cross";
    • Seam "semi-cross" (countable embroidery with beads);
    • Arched seam (countable embroidery with beads).

    Process Before embroidering the icons "Kazan Icon of the Mother of God" and "Inexhaustible Chalice" a prayer must be read without fail.

    After this, you can safely begin to work:

  • First of all you need to prepare a canvas cut. The approximate size is 29 by 31.1 centimeters;
  • To ensure that the “Kazan Icon of the Mother of God” or “Inexhaustible Chalice” are not damaged during the process and look impressive in the photo, use a frame or tapestry hoop;
  • Orienting by the scheme, determine the middle of the picture. Begin to work on the technique of "simple cross";
  • At the next stage you need to carefullyMake sure that there is no error with the embroidering of the background. After you have completed work on icons of the icons "Kazan Icon of the Mother of God" or "Inexhaustible Chalice", embroider with beads (seam "semicircle"). The background and halos should be embroidered with the help of a moulin;
  • The fifth stage - embroider beads icons (arched seam). Remember that the cells on the diagram correspond to strung beads. To avoid mistakes, thread on three or four pieces, fasten them and return the needle back (for 1 bead);
  • String beads, guided by the "hints" of the scheme;
  • After the icons "Kazan" or "Inexhaustible Chalice" are ready, you can wash and decorate them with large beads (the edge of the salary).

    • Video: embroidery of the icon of Our Lady of Kazan


    Embroider personal icons

    Not so long ago, the enormous popularity of steelBeaded inscribed icons, or faces of guardian angels. It is important to remember that there can be several "personal" saints, so it is important to get a priest's advice before work.
    Process
    The recommendations offered by a professional master class will help you make luxurious personalized icons that look great in photos:

  • Nominal icons suggest working with a ready-made set, which includes both detailed instructions and necessary inventory, and a canvas with an image;
  • The nominal icons are embroidered on a special frame, for the manufacture of which 4 short bars should be put together for the size of the work. If you do not tighten the canvas, then you can do without a frame;
  • Nominal icons are embroidered as follows: two ends of the working thread are inserted into the needle and a loop is formed;
  • You should bring it to the "face" of the working material (lower left corner);
  • The next stage is stringing beads;
  • Insert the needle in the opposite corner, and then output it (bottom left corner, next cage);
  • After the thread is finished, stretch it through a couple of stitches on the wrong side.

    • Nominal icons do not imply the presence of broaches andNodules. In order to avoid annoying mistakes, you will need to embroider, forming a loop - in 2 additions. After the end of the thread, the bead must be sewn twice and "hidden" on the wrong side under several stitches.
    Some tips In order for your personal icons to turn out to be ideal, remember that:

    • The quality criterion is equal, and it is necessary to embroider diagonal or horizontal rows, producing input and output of needles in the same "point";
    • If the nominal icons are safely "hidden" under the glass;
    • Nominal icons should be embroidered on linen cloth.

    Ready work can be decorated with pearls.

    We work with jewelry beads

    Beadwork of the icon is often compared withJewelry mastery. And in fact, working with jewelry beads requires not only perseverance and patience, but also certain knowledge and skills. In this case, the bead embroidery of the icon assumes the performance of the work, almost invisible to the eye.
    Features of the work The beadwork of the icon is highly valued by art connoisseurs. In order to properly embroider the icon with jewelry beads, you must adhere to the following rules:


  • Embroidering a picture with jewelry beads involves working not by colors, but in rows, from top to bottom;
  • When working with jewelry beads, it is important to ensure that the fabric is well stretched on the frame (hoop);
  • In the course of work with jewelry beads, several shades may be required at the same time. A special "beaded" organizer can help;
  • When embroidering
    It is recommended to immediately pick up each element with a needle.

    • Many craftsmen working with jewelry beads,Recommend paying attention to the material of Czech or Japanese production. The icon, decorated with pearls, can become a real decoration of both the home iconostasis and the Temple.
    Some tips To ensure that bead embroidery of icons always brings joy to you and your loved ones, follow these simple tips:

    • Always bring the series to completion;
    • Remember that with beads and pearls only the background and decoration of the saint is made out, while the face itself must remain untouched;
    • Make sure that the length of the thread is sufficient for the end of the row;
    • If you process the thread with wax, it will not be confused, and the work will be very strong.

    Do not be upset if the beadwork of the icon does not come out right away. Remember that the most important thing in spiritual needlework is the process itself.

    Video: master class on embroidery of an icon with beads

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