Beaded lilies for beginners: the choice of bead colors and weaving techniques, photo ideas

Weaving techniques

Beginning the study of certain techniques of weaving from beads of different jewelry, it should be remembered at once that it is not necessary to start with complex schemes. But to understand which particular way of weaving is more difficult, it is necessary to get acquainted with all existing techniques first.

French weaving

This technique is usually used to weave leaves. However, it is also ideal for weaving the flower itself, if we are talking about the lily. This technique involves weaving in arcs.

It looks simple and recognizable. Therefore, even visually it is still possible to distinguish it. There is a simplified version of this method, but usually masters use it in case it is necessary to weave a lot of flowers quickly.

Parallel weaving

This is a basic technique, which it is recommended to master at once, so that in the future you will not experience difficulties when trying to create some kind of ornament. It can also be used if you want to get a rather large ornament at the end. The number of beads in each row can be decreased or increased. Amazon lily beads are also made using this technique.

Choosing the color of the beads

A basic set of tools and materials assumes the obligatory purchase of beads for further work with them. There are many different kinds of beads. And each master must independently decide which one is more suitable for the work. At first it won't be so easy to do because of the lack of experience.

Therefore, it is better to first use those schemes, which not only describe the process step by step, but also contain recommendations as to what materials are better to use.

Nevertheless, you must remember that lily-shaped jewelry must necessarily look realistic. To achieve this, you need to use beads of a color that will help make the lily look like the real thing.

Sorting the beads

Every experienced craftswoman knows how important it is to sort all the beads used in advance. This is especially important when it comes to weaving a multicolored flower. During the work it is extremely inconvenient to do this. Because it takes too much time.

Weaving a white lily

This is the easiest scheme, and that is why it is recommended to begin your work to beginners with it. With its help, you can make a brooch from beads in the shape of a lily. The work will be divided into several stages. Actually, the creation of any flower occurs in several stages, because its parts need to be woven separately.

Petals

The inflorescence consists of 6 petals. That's how many you will need to weave them. To do this, you need to:

• String 23 beads on the wire. Their color should be different, so we dial 7 lettuce beads first, then 5 yellow and 11 white beads;
• On another piece of wire, which should be connected to the first one, beads of the same color should be strung. For weaving we need not 7, but 6 light green beads. Increase the number of yellow beads. Instead of 5 beads need to use 7. The number of white beads remains the same;
• After fixing the edge, proceed to the next set of beads. Now you need already 17 white beads, and yellow and lettuce beads by 5 pieces.

Further method of weaving will be the same, because you need to dial in a similar way and in the same amount of beads. It is in this way to collect the petals in order to form the so-called "steps". Then they look more realistic.

Stamens and pistils

To make the lily look like a real one, you need to make and stamens. On the wire you need to pick up 5 beads of dark color, fold it in half and then on the adjacent ends thread glass beads of yellow color. Determine the length of the stamens can be determined by the depth of the flower.

Pistil is even easier to make. To do this, simply dial on a small piece of wire beads colored light green. The wire is twisted until the formation of even curls. Secure the ends, the pistil can be used to make a composition.

Leaves .

If the craftswoman has already managed to master the technology of creating petals, then there will definitely be no problems at this stage. As the method of weaving leaves is similar. Only it is necessary to use green glass beads. After all, the leaves should look as similar to the real ones as possible for the overall composition to be successful. However, lilies with leaves from gold beads are also woven quite often, because they look unusual and beautiful.

Weaving a tiger lily

This technique is already more complicated, so beginners should first practice and learn how to create simpler compositions. After that, you can start working:

• on the wire, thread 6 yellow and 3 transparent beads;
• Cut another piece of wire, which will be used later on to form the paired arches;
• we're going to make a side row. For this we use 3 transparent and 9 orange beads;
• Try to attach the side row to the central line as tightly as possible. At the same time fix it at the top;
• Once again thread the same number of beads, but in reverse order;
• To make the ends appear pointed, it is necessary to try to fasten the subsequent rows a little bit lower.

Note that at the base of the petal there must be a staircase of color. After all, this is a feature of the tiger lily.

How to assemble the flower?

The last stage of the work is to assemble the color. Since all of its elements must be created separately, it is necessary to staple them at the final stage. The process itself is not complicated, but you need to do it right, so that the flower will not disintegrate later:

• Pre-prepared stamens need to be folded tightly around the pistil;
• Two elements should be connected to each other. Use for this it is better to use a thread of green color, because it will not be visible;
• Attach the petals at an equal distance. To hide the distance between them, you need to place them in staggered order.

Having formed a flower, then you can work with it. But it is necessary to remember about the need to make the attachment as strong as possible.

Options for the presentation of bouquets

When all the flowers are formed, you can proceed to the composition of the presentation. After all, when a beginner understands how to weave a lily from beads, he will be able to make many handicrafts, which then need to be used somehow. And the best option is to make a bouquet. For this, you can use additional accessories. For example, floral ribbon and even artificial flowers.

However, more impressive will look a bouquet that is composed entirely of lilies, made of beads. But for this, you need to take care of creating long stems. They can be made from wire wrapped with green paper or form a stem from beads.

Lily Jewelry

Lilies made of beads can also be used to make jewelry with your own hands. After all, such a flower can be attached to a bracelet, pendant or hoop. To create smaller jewelry, of course, is inconvenient. Because the lilies themselves turn out quite voluminous.

The fastening must be strong, but inconspicuous. This is especially important if the master plans to use an already ready accessory. And so the new decorative detail should look as organically as possible, and its fastening should remain inconspicuous.

Photo of different types of lilies with beads