Beaded necklaces: variants of weaving and advantages of using beads
Lovers of homemade things with beads can best demonstrate their skills in weaving necklaces and necklaces. There are many techniques for implementing their own ideas. Those who like to experiment can use different beads or pearls, perfectly complementing any idea.
Beadwork is a fascinating activity that requires patience, perseverance and creativity. Beadwork jewelry schemes can be found in needlework publications and on the Internet, which are diverse and stunning. Each product is a piece of the craftswoman's labor and skill, unique, made in a single copy. Accessories made by hand by individual authors are highly valued. They always look stylish and fashionable.
The different color scheme allows you to match them with any clothing. They emphasize individuality and successfully complement the closet. Such articles are very practical and serve for many years, retaining their inherent coloring. Also natural stones are endowed with healing properties.
Benefits of using beads
Even the inexperienced artisans will do a great job with the task at hand. The beads are perfectly combined with ordinary and precious metals, wood elements, threads, textiles, minerals and stones. The most common beads are made of bone, glass or plastic. Czech and Chinese products are the most popular. Those that come from the Czech Republic are of higher quality and cost more.
The best beads in the world are Japanese beads, which are used to create real masterpieces. Thanks to its properties, it does not lose its appearance when exposed to sunlight, does not crack, and has an extremely smooth surface. Schemes of beading necklaces and necklaces in manuals are presented in a variety of shades and shapes. It is jewelry that is made of beads.
Delicate beads
From beads and rondels you can make an original necklace, which will be an excellent addition to the closet. You will need the following material:
- Rondels 6x4 mm
- Beads #10
- Clasp with jump rings
- String
- A pair of needles
Weaving with two needles consists of 3 rows, the 2nd and 3rd of which is constantly repeated. Cut off about 3 m of fishing line, which is enough to complete the job. The ends are threaded into the needles.
1st row.
He is a lock. At the ends of threaded on the 4 beads. Take another 1 bead to form a closed circle. The edges of the fishing line must be equal. Either end is repeatedly passed through the entire set. It is not superfluous to do this several times to secure the lock.
2nd.
The procedure is as follows: a bead on the needle, a rondel and again a bead. Repeatedly rondel, go through a cross to cross, then place it exactly in the middle of the weaving. Tighten.
3rd.
The sequence of operations is as follows. On the needle, which is located on the left side, similarly recruited: a bead, rondel and again a bead. At the time of the work leave and do not address it. The needle on the right side is threaded: a bead, a rondel, 4 beads, a rondel, 1 bead. The last one is pulled back and skipped. Entry is made into the rondel and the next bead. The result is pulled up to the main weave.
In the continuation of the beading, the beads are passed through the earlier rondel in the direction from left to right, then tightened. It looks as if the beads have hugged the bottom rondel. The result is a pendant. In the right part of the beads are threaded and go to the left. Crosswise enter the rondel and tighten the fishing line. Then the weaving must be repeated to the very end, alternating patterns of the 2nd and 3rd rows. The length is adjusted to the circumference of the neck. Then perform symmetrically to the initial version.
Right and left gaining 4 beads each. Lock passes crosswise in a ring and tighten the line. For strength repeatedly repeat. The fishing line is fixed with knots. The result is amazingly beautiful necklace!
Necklace "braid"
To make an amazing beaded product will require the following materials:
- 1 package of Czech beads #10 in 2 colors
- String number 1 diameter 0.2 mm
- Costume jewellery endings
- A pair of pins with loops
- 2 rings
- Glue
- Lighter
- Scissors
- Pliers
- Needle-nose pliers
How to proceed
Weaving such a necklace of beads is as follows:
- We take 10 pieces of 70 cm, on which the beads are strung, leaving tails of 10 cm.
- The outermost beads are fastened for strength by passing a fishing line 2-3 times.
- The fishing line is collected, the tails are tied, the knot is moved to the beads and tightened.
- Tails of the necklace re-tightened, they should be tied again.
- Excess fishing line is removed and cauterized.
- Open the pin to pry the fishing line. The ring is tightened with pliers.
- The pin is put on the pin, secured with glue.
- The pin is bent at right angles closer to the pins, behind it make a loop with round pliers.
Further execution of the bead necklace involves fixing it to the place of work with scotch tape. Strands of beads are divided into 5 strands - 2 in each. Braid is braided as follows:
- The leftmost strand is held under the next strand, then it must pass over the next strand.
- The right strand is held over the previous strand.
- Pass over the next strand.
The actions are duplicated until the braid is complete. The stop beads are removed, and unnecessary beads are removed to align the piece. The last beads are passed a couple of times with a fishing line to prevent them from falling. The ends are tied with a knot. The final step involves repeating to make loops for the endpiece, the clasp will be inserted into it.
Beading is a unique type of art, which can be resorted to, as just beginners mastering the method, and experienced needlewomen. Such decorations give a unique and charming image. They attract the attention of others, help a woman feel irresistible!
Photo of finished beaded necklaces
