Valentines from beads: a master class and a weaving scheme

What are valentines made of? Usually "love letters" are made of chocolate, plain paper and cardboard. Let's try to learn how to make valentines from beads: beautiful and original.

Let's consider in detail some variants of beadwork, we will allocate difficult and problem places of work. We hope that by using the described techniques, you will be able to make a unique gift-message to your beloved person.

Valentines on the technique of a square bundle

Before you make a valentine, you will need to prepare the following materials:

• Large size beads - for the fulfillment of the heart;
• Beads (any of your choice, which you want to decorate the composition);
• Line (0.20 millimeter thick);
• Needle;
• Chain and satin ribbon.

For the formation of valentines from beads, use the technique of a square bundle (column). The main detail in the scheme is a cube.
The procedure is as follows:

1. The process of weaving begins with fifteen cubes. Remember the tension of the line: the bars should be tight and not too "sluggish". After that, weave a column of fourteen cubes, while holding a right angle. The sides of the product must be of equal size. The first column of one side is the final one for the other. The joining of the parts is carried out according to the principle of common cubes technique.
2. Expand the product at a right angle, pointing it towards you. Cone the tips of the column on yourself, connect and stitch, keeping the right angle of the composition. You should get a heart.
3. To give your design strength you can additionally fix it with beads.
4. Decorating beads are used both large and small. If you want, you can make your valentine more original - replace the beads by "chopping". Your heartfelt message will not only become elegant, but will also get a rainbow shine.
5. If the composition has a soft mating - do not worry: it can be fixed. For this, draw a heart with a fishing line and decorate with beads and beads.

Valentines of beads can be decorated not only with stones: it all depends on the master's imagination and the availability of available material. Alternatively, you can make a pair of hearts, different in size, which you need to sew together with a satin ribbon. Decorate the ends of the ribbon with beads and beads.

Delicate valentines from beads: a master class

To create a romantic and gentle composition, prepare the following materials:

• Medium-sized beads;
• Glass transparent beads with a diameter of two millimeters;
• Thread or line;
• Connecting rings (to create a keyring or pendant).

Consider how to make a valentine from beads in a slightly different way. The presented master class for a beginner is a bit complicated. However, it is quite possible to cope with it, provided a phased implementation, without violating the scheme of valentines described in the article.

Later, after mastering the basic principles and gaining a skill, it becomes clear where and how you can experiment and add your own elements.

Heart-valentine. First half

So, let's start:

1. The whole composition is woven with one working thread. Start using the diagram from the first link. First, type three faceted beads and three simple beads, then close the ring.
2. Further weave four more links, each of which must contain the same number of beads and beads. Alternation and sequence should be as follows: 1 bead - 1 bead. Continue to alternate. Each new link weave with the previous one.
3. When the final link is complete, you need to dial one bead and pass it through the bead of the first link.
4. Compare your work with the complete product plan.
5. Dial one bead, after one bead and again one bead. Set of such beads go through the beads of the previous link. After that, again through the newly woven links.
6. Each new piece of the product is tightened according to the scheme.

The second half of the tender bead

Weave the second half of the heart in the same way as the first. You will already have the contours of the first half and the new links. For convenience, it is better to use a visual diagram.

We wings

A special romanticism will be given to your product by wings. They will need to be made from beads. In the work you should have only one thread.

1. For wings, take a large beads. At the base, the wings should have a more delicate shape than at the edge.
2. The main part of the wing is woven according to the general scheme.
3. After the wings are woven into designated areas. To complete the composition, you will need a chain and rings. With these decorative details, give the product a complete look.

If desired, you can make a unique pendant or a unique and romantic keychain from the heart with wings.

The final stage

Do not doubt your abilities and feelings. Follow the road of the heart! Whatever you present to your loved one from the heart, he will be happy with the gift and the warmth of your heart. Enjoy your creative process and warm emotions!