Technique of embroidery with beads - masterpieces by your own hands

Many, looking at the beaded pictures, think that this is a very, very difficult task. But in fact everything is much simpler than it might seem at first glance. Yes, and the effect of beaded embroidery is much more impressive than ordinary embroidery. The technique of embroidering with beads is quite simple and understandable, the main thing is to have patience and have a great desire to create a masterpiece with your own hands.

Before you start, you need to learn that the technique of embroidering with beads is a multi-component and laborious process. First you need to decide what you want to get as a result. Will the product be entirely embroidered with beads, or only some elements, what colors will be used and which beads. You can make, as a simple picture, and a complex portrait or icon.

When starting the process of selecting beads, pay attention to its quality. Preference is given to give its Czech variety, this is one of the best quality options. The big plus of it is that all the beads are the same shape, and the color does not pour out after a while. The beads can be round (from very small to large), bugles, cabin, in the form of various figures, the choice is yours, depending on what you need.

For embroidery with beads you will need a needle with a small eyelet and strong thin threads (you can replace it with a fishing line) and, of course, beads. The thread needs to be fastened very carefully, in a place that will be subsequently closed with beads.

The easiest and most well-known method of embroidery was sewing "in the attachment." The thread, on which the necessary beads are threaded, according to the drawing, is attached by another thread with stitches-intercepts.

The technique of embroidering beads can be performed by attaching each bead separately. Even stitches and with the same distance between the beads, this seam is somewhat similar to the dotted line. This seam takes a long time and is suitable for decorating not all products, but it is often used by needlewomen.

Very exciting activity will also be weaving beads. With this technique, you can make bracelets, belts, ties, paintings and even bags. The product can be made, as in the technique of manual weaving, and use a special machine. For large products, of course, it is better to use a machine.

Weaving machine can be purchased at a specialized store, and also made by yourself. How to use it in detail painted almost in any book on needlework. The main advantage of this version of the products is their integrity. As a result of the work, you will get a two-sided canvas, the pattern will be smooth and the same on both sides. Alternatively, from several paintings of the same size, you can make a lampshade. The light will be a little muffled, and the flicker of hundreds of colorful beads, like the stars, will be fascinating.

Also with the help of beads, you can transform almost any object, and use it for interior decor. For example, many wondered: how to bottle a bottle with beads? The answer is simple enough, braiding can be done both in the technique of embroidery, and in the technique of weaving. You can also simply glue a beaded thread, creating a special pattern. If you use embroidery, then in advance you need to make a cover from the fabric to the size of the bottle, so that there is something to attach the beads. You can braid in the technique of brick weaving, or make a lace of beads.

The technique of embroidering with beads, weaving, and indeed any work with beads will be positive not only when obtaining the desired result, but also in the process of work. According to scientists, this kind of needlework well calms and distracts from all problems. And besides, you can do many beautiful things for yourself and your loved ones.