Beaded sakura with beads by hand: working materials, photos of design options for beginners

Hanam national holiday

The sakura represents the rose family, subfamily Plumaceae. For the most part, the trees are grown for decoration, but fruit-bearing species are also found. Although the fruits are small and not suitable for food, they are rare and not cheap. Not just for decoration, the sakura tree has a certain meaning to the Japanese.

Looking at it, they think about eternity and the frailty of earthly life. On a branch, a blossoming flower delights others for no more than a week. When it is windy and rainy, the blossoms wither even sooner. For the nation, this time is a real holiday celebrated by the whole country. "Hanam" means "contemplation of flowers." The entire population takes to the streets.

The main events are held in Shinjuku Park, where major political figures and the imperial family gather. To create a special effect, the trees are illuminated. They twinkle with delightful lights in the twilight and darkness. Many people believe that this time brings good luck, so they make good deals, arrange negotiations and make new business partners.

Design options

Since there are 16 species and 400 varieties of cherry trees, there are plenty of opportunities for women artists to bring their ideas to life. Some come up with their own unique image, while others use existing pieces as the basis.

They can be single trees with small flowers, branches or entire landscape compositions. With shades you can experiment as you like, because, in addition to pink, the sakura is often: white, red, crimson, yellow, green and multicolored.

Materials

You can use your own scheme of sakura from beads or, found on the Internet. There are many master classes with photos and step-by-step instructions. First of all, you should stock up on some things:

• Beads #10 - pink and dark pink colors.
• Wire 0.3 mm and thick for the trunk.
• Duct tape.
• Glue.
• Alabaster.
• Acrylics.
• Tinfoil.
• Scissors.
• Lacquer.

It is not superfluous to take care of the workplace, take into account lighting and comfort for a comfortable performance. The surface must be flat, so that the beads do not roll away. Preschoolers should certainly be supervised by adults.

Making branches

In the beginning you need to make a sakura twig from beads. From such blanks later a tree is obtained. It is necessary to observe the sequence:

• Mix beads.
• On a wire length of 45 cm recruited 6 beads indented from the edge of 8-10 cm.
• A loop is made.
• On the long end of the wire another 6 beads are strung.
• Another loop is made at a distance of 1 cm from the previous one.
• Create 11 loops.
• The wire is bent with 1 buttonhole in the middle and the rest, facing each other.
• The wire is twisted together, it does not matter where to start - from the top or from the bottom. Everyone chooses the more convenient option.

It is necessary to make from 70 to 100 such twigs. Their number depends on the magnificence and volume of the tree. They should be twisted together 3 pieces. Use all prefabricated products, so that there is no surplus. During the further work of this branch will be considered the main.

Assembling .

These basic branches are twisted together. There should be two of them. They are used for the top. Next perform a similar action to get 3 branches, which are supposed to place in the middle. Then twist between themselves have 5 main branches and get 2 or 3 of the product. They will serve as the lower branches.

Weaving a flower

For sakura blossoms need branches with loops. On the pre-prepared wire threaded pink beads, leaving 1 edge not busy. Replace the beads can be glass beads. Next follow a similar pattern:

• Step back from the loop 2 cm.
• Count 10 beads.
• Create an eyelet with turns.
• The required number is 5.
• Twisting the wire on the other side, make 4 similar loops.
• The sides should be symmetrical.
• Excess wire is cut off.

The result is a twig has 9 loops. They need to make 60-70 pieces.

Creating a trunk

Cherry tree made of beads has a branched trunk. The branches must be fastened together. To imagine what the plant looks like, you can resort to photos on the Internet. It is not necessary to make it unnecessarily large, and it is better to pay attention to the areas with future branches and curves.

Adhere to the following order:

• Take 3-6 small twigs.
• Connect them with wire.
• The florets are directed upwards.
• Prepare the branches - thick for the crown and not very fluffy.

Installing

Having learned how to make a beaded sakura, you can think about its placement. It can be: containers, which usually put houseplants, planters or flat decorated stand.

In a pot

A flat vessel or cachet is prepared in advance. To give the tree stability, the bottom is stacked with pebbles. Gypsum is diluted with water in the proportions indicated on the package. After that, pour the solution and wait until it dries completely. The surface is decorated.

On a stand

Find a small container with rims or master it from foil. In it, we place the prepared sakura tree and pour the plaster mixture. The trunk can also be strengthened with plaster. The stand is decorated in different ways. At this stage you can show all your imagination.

There are many ways:

• Acrylic paint to simulate a green meadow at the base.
• A blue lake lined with rocks.
• Decorating with artificial grass.
• Placement of decorative figurines.
• Decorating with mother-of-pearl beads.

Beaded sakura can not only decorate the interior of an apartment or your own home, but also be given as a gift. Shimmering in the sun beads create a unique impression. Flowers on such a tree will never fade, will please household members and guests all year round!

Gallery photo of a beautiful blooming cherry tree