What can be done beautifully with beads. Beads from beads. Work instructions

Beading is an exciting activity for adults and children. It perfectly calms the nerves, develops fine motor skills and qualities such as patience and perseverance. Crafts from many small beads can become interesting decorations in the interior of your home and even exclusive handmade gifts.

Psychologists recommend weaving from beads during depression, apathy and bad mood. Activities such as knitting, embroidery, and beading stabilize the nervous system and help you get out of a stressful state. Bead weaving is also advised for hyperactive children and children with speech disorders.

We have collected several crafts from beads of varying complexity with diagrams that we think you might be interested in.

Violets from beads

Necessary materials:

• green beads;
• yellow beads;
• blue beads (can be replaced with purple, pink, white);
• wire cutters;

• floral green ribbon;
• small flower pot;
• styrofoam to the size of the pot.

The process of making decorative violets consists of five stages. To learn how to make such a beaded craft, check out the step-by-step instructions with pictures.

Children should weave beadwork under the close supervision of one of the adults!

Flower

Stamen

leaflets

To make the “beaded flower” more realistic, we need leaves of three sizes.

Making stems

We need to arrange the stem of each of the flowers and leaves. For this take green floral tape, tie a knot near the flower (leaf) itself and wrap the stem around. We fix the tape at the end with a knot so that it does not bloom. The total number of stems should be seventeen.

"Planting" flowers in a pot

1. We collect the “bouquet”, winding the stems of violets and leaves together. Try to distribute all parts of the composition evenly.
2. We take the foam and put it in a pot.
3. We stick the stems of our artificial plant into the foam in such a way that it is firmly fixed in the pot.

Here we made such a wonderful craft from beads with our own hands, a simple scheme for the implementation of which evenfor beginners.

Craft "Dragonfly"

The beaded dragonfly is made using the technique of parallel weaving. You can choose the color of beads for crafts at your discretion.

For work we need:

• gray beads;
• orange beads;
• 2 beads with a diameter of 6 mm;

• wire for beading;
• wire cutters.

1. We start weaving from the head of a dragonfly. We collect materials in the middle of the wire in this order: 1 large bead, 1 gray bead, 1 black bead, 3 gray beads.

2. Thread the opposite edge of the wire through three gray beads in the opposite direction.

3. We collect 4 gray beads on any of the ends of the wire, and thread the other end in the reverse order.

4. In the same way we weave the next row, initially typing 5 gray beads.

5. It's the turn of the wings. We string 26 orange beads on each end of the wire.

6. We pass the end of the wire through the orange bead, which was typed first. We do the same on the opposite side.

9. When the wings are ready, we return to weaving the body. For the next row, we collect 5 beads and weave using the parallel weaving technique.

• 7th row - 4 beads;
• 8th row - 3 beads;
• from the 9th row to the 21st - 2 beads each.

11. To fix the product, we thread one of the ends of the wire into the penultimate row of beads.

12. Then we twist the ends of the wire together and remove them with wire cutters.

The finished dragonfly can be attached to a hairpin or used as an original one.

We bring to your attention a master class on making volumetric crafts from beads and wire on the theme of autumn.

We will need:

• beads of yellow, orange, gold or any other "autumn" shades;
• wire for weaving;
• 30 cm of aluminum wire for the tree frame;
• white floss threads;
• decorative pot;
• white gouache;

• black gouache;
• hard brush;
• gypsum;
• water;
• decor (artificial moss, small pebbles);
• colorless aerosol varnish (you can use automotive).

For the beaded tree, we will use the loop weaving technique.

Follow this algorithm:

1. We measure 35 cm of wire, string 6 beads in the middle and fix with a few turns. This is our first leaf. By the same principle, we make the second, at a distance of 5 mm from the first, and behind it the third.
   
   
2. On a piece of wire make 9 leaves and twist the workpiece, starting with the first leaflet.
   
   
3. For one branch we use 3-6 blanks. We connect the blanks together, as shown in the photo, and tightly wrap the thread.
   
   
4. At the base, be sure to make a loop for stability. We weave the branches, trying to do it evenly. After several knots, we fasten the thread to the crown of the miniature tree and wrap the trunk very tightly with it from top to bottom.
   
   
5. By consistency, it should be close to thick sour cream. The bottom and walls of the pot must be laid out with crumpled paper so as not to damage the container while the gypsum dries. We place the tree in a pot, fill it with a solution and leave for half an hour. To give the birch a relief, before covering the trunk and branches with plaster, wrap them with a layer of gauze. We coat the trunk with the same mixture of water and gypsum and leave it to dry completely.
   
   
6. Then, using a dry, hard brush and black paint, randomly make dark blotches on the birch, paint over the bottom of the trunk more carefully. Add small details: artificial moss, pebbles and more; straighten twigs and leaves. At the end, we cover the craft with a transparent aerosol varnish.
   
   

Autumn birch made of beads and wire is completed. You can put it on a table in the living room or any other prominent place in the house so that guests can admire the creation of your hands.

First of all, we associate winter with snow. Making snowflakes from beads is easy and simple. Experienced craftswomen, looking at such a snowflake, will easily determine what needs to be done and in what sequence. If you are new to this lesson, use the step-by-step instructions and do everything as shown in the photo.

We will need:

• transparent blue beads;
• diamond-shaped blue beads;
• wire for weaving with beads;

• small wire cutters or pliers
• thin lace.

1. We prepare all the necessary materials and tools.
2. We start work on the snowflake from the middle. We collect 6 beads on the wire. Thread the opposite end of the wire into the last bead in reverse order. We should have a circle.
3. On the right edge of the wire we collect 1 bead, 5 beads and again 1 bead. In the last of the beads, we thread the opposite edge of the wire in reverse order.
   
   
4. We string 5 beads and one rhombus bead on the right end of the wire, which we pierce with the other edge of the wire using the parallel weaving technique.
5. Next, weave a snowflake as described in the previous paragraph until we reach the starting point. We should get the following: the original circular blank and 6 diamond-shaped beads framed by well-aimed beads.
6. We continue to work where we left off. Now we weave 3 crosses according to the scheme, which is often taken as a basis for weaving "beaded bracelets".
   
   
7. Next, we thread the wire into the side beads of the previous cross, as shown in the photo.
8. We collect 3 beads and again thread the edge of the wire into the side bead.
   
   
9. We fix the wire with several turns around the bead and remove the ends with wire cutters.
10. We thread the wire into the central bead of one of the segments of the last row of the future snowflake and weave another side fragment. There should be 6 in total.
    
    
11. Here we have such a simple New Year's craft made of beads, the last step remains - to attach a lace, do it, guided by the photo.
    
    

You can make several of these ice flakes in different color combinations and decorate the Christmas tree. You can also show a little imagination and come up with your own versions of snowflakes.

Lemon slice

We will need:

• large yellow beads for veins;
• strong thin thread;

• light yellow and bright yellow beads;
• scissors.

Weaving step by step instructions:

1. We weave the first two rows using the “mosaic” technique (Fig. 1 - a, b).
2. Further to the middle of the row with a brick stitch (Fig. 1 - c).
3. Then we string a large bead and pull the thread through the stitch in the previous row so that it lies at the angle we need.
4. Then we weave in an arc (Fig. 1 - d, e, f). In each arcuate row, we fasten the beads to the thread of the previous row, which is under this bead. We place light yellow beads among bright ones, forming veins. Weave in this way until the arc lies from edge to edge of the original row.
Video with bead weaving lessons

Below are videos with beading master classes that we have collected for you. Perhaps they will interest you, and you will want to make one of the crafts shown in the lessons, or maybe even all of them!

Beaded ladybug for beginners

This video shows a tutorial for beginners on how to make an easy beaded ladybug craft. In this case, beads of two colors are used: red and black, as well as copper wire. A baby ladybug can decorate a flowerpot, keychain, or serve as a pendant on or any other homemade bracelet.

Heart shaped box

This video demonstrates the algorithm for weaving a three-dimensional beaded heart box. You can store jewelry in it. You can also make the box in red and present it as a gift for Valentine's Day.

Beaded earrings

After watching this video tutorial, you will learn how to make beaded earrings in the form of watermelon slices and ice cream cones. The instruction is quite simple and accessible for children.

As you can see, many wonderful crafts can be made from beads. Share your successes in beading in the comments - we will be glad to hear your feedback.

But this is absolutely impossible if there are no beads at hand, good and different. Meanwhile, original beads can be made at home, this is a very interesting and original project. Of what? From everything! From paper, textiles, beads, polymer clay and much more.

We have collected a lot of interesting ideas for making beads, which you will find by tags and by search query. And we also have a large selection of beautiful beads on Pinterest, click on the image to go to the page "Beads, beads, beads!" and be inspired by the beauty of finished beads in various needlework techniques.

How to make glass beads?

Lampwork beads by MichalS. Photo from the craftsman's shop on Etsy.com

It is not necessary to run around needlework stores in search of original beads. You can learn how to make beautiful glass beads yourself using the lampwork technique. Lampwork is a technique for making a variety of small pieces of glass using a gas burner. Thanks to this technique, beads of unimaginable beauty are obtained.

We have already talked a little about lampwork in the note "", and today we bring to your attention a large video in two parts from Irina Sergeeva, from which you will learn in detail about what the art of lampwork is.

Irina Sergeeva's online lampwork lesson for beginners: part 1

Irina Sergeeva's online lampwork lesson for beginners: part 2

How to make fabric beads

Very beautiful beads can be made with your own hands from scraps and shreds of fabric, embroidered with beads, sequins and other decorative elements. You can be absolutely sure that you will have a unique piece, because it is almost impossible to make the same textile beads.

The photo shows textile beads from the collection of user Precious Violet on Pinterest

We have already talked a little about creating beads from fabric in the note "", and now there is also a short video from Ekaterina Vorobey on how to make simple beads from fabric for beginners:

How to make beads with your own hands?

Using the felting technique, making beads is quick and easy, and if you later decorate them with beads and other decorative elements, then you are provided with original beautiful beads. Felting beads can be done in any technique and learning this is not difficult at all.

The photo shows beautiful felting beads embroidered with beads. Author's work Heather Powers

Our selection of lessons in the note "" will help you. And to see the process visually, watch the video from Evgenia Khristoforidi (dry felting technique).

Today, in the era of automation and mass production, handmade products are highly valued.

This may surprise those people for whom the words hande made are associated with socks knitted by a grandmother from a loose old sweater.

The production of clothing and jewelry, interior decor and gifts allows craftsmen to express their inner world and feel the magical creative flight. In addition, many beaded jewelry (you can create a real masterpiece with your own hands) become an excellent alternative to mass-produced factory jewelry.

What determines the price of materials

The reverse side of the development of technologies in the field of production can be considered a significant reduction in the cost of most goods. Huge factories, which include many workshops and production lines, can produce a large amount of products per unit of time. Its cost is reduced by reducing the time and cost of processing raw materials, manufacturing blanks and their assembly.

Natural beads today have very little value precisely because they have become much easier to produce. Escalators are used for mining, not shovels, pearls are grown in shellfish on special farms, and do not dive into the depths of the sea at the risk of life. Of course, there are also valuable stones that are relatively rare or have some unusual properties (malachite, ruby, diamond).

Bead crafts can be extremely cheap. This is especially true for those who choose plastic, wood or acrylic materials and buy them in a wholesale store.

If you want to create jewelry for an elegant or evening look (headdresses and flowers made of beads), craftswomen use glass materials, as well as elements coated with a layer of some precious metal (gold, silver, rhodium). Their value is also affected by their size, shape, cutting and polishing technology.

Types of beads

Most domestic needlework stores offer a fairly standard set of materials that craftswomen use to make jewelry from beads with their own hands. Popular ones include:

1. Plastic and acrylic.
2. Wooden.
3. Glass.
4. Ceramic.
5. From natural stones.
6. Metal.
7. Textile.

Their size and shape are extremely diverse: round, square, rectangular, teardrop-shaped, flat, in the form of a ring or disk, and many others. Despite all the splendor of the selection, many bead crafts have a classic design. It involves the use of round or oblong elements of discreet colors.

Decorative materials made of polymers

Plastic beads are the most inexpensive, and their range is the most diverse. Here you can find small items, larger ones and very huge ones. Their advantage is a small weight and a wide range.

Plastic is often used to make imitations of wood and stone materials. This simple beaded jewelry is great for kids, teens or going to the beach. This material does not heat up as much in the sun as metal and does not burn the skin.

Glass beads

Glass is one of the most rewarding materials when it comes to making beads. It allows you to create elements of literally any shape and color.

The strength and durability of such beads is much higher than plastic ones. They do not rub, do not get dirty, do not peel off. True, beaded earrings can fall and break, but a fall can be “fatal” for almost all materials.

The easiest way to find glass elements is factory production, they can be monochrome or multi-colored. But there is such a technique as “lampworking”, the adherents of which make glass beads on their own. This is an amazing craftsmanship, the result of which are unique and inimitable decorative elements. The ability of the master to enclose some miniature object (flowers, other beads, golden drops) inside a glass bead is considered the pinnacle of art. This technique is not given to every performer.

As a rule, to make a necklace of handmade beads, just a few of these elements are enough. They are placed in the product, combined with simpler materials (glass or natural). If the craftswoman wants to get an interesting jewelry and at the same time save money, the best option would be to buy two identical elements to create earrings.

Natural beads: types and applications

Having set out to buy beads of natural origin, you can find that there are three types of decorative stones:

• Whole.
• Pressed.
• Artificial.

The first ones were indeed mined from the bowels of the earth, cut and polished. This is the most expensive type of stones.

Pressed material is obtained by mixing fragments and dust left after processing the mined stones with an adhesive solution. The resulting substance is subjected to high pressure, resulting in a substance similar in appearance and characteristics to the original fossil.

Artificial stones are completely made by man. The factory mixes chemicals from which natural stones are formed in nature, and at times speed up the process. In this way, not only turquoise, amethysts and other semi-precious materials are made, but even diamonds.

When natural stones are cut, waste (chipped and cut fragments) inevitably occurs. If they are large enough to be dusted, but not large enough to be cut, they are ground and sold as a chip. This is the cheapest type of natural materials for needlewomen. Skol is used to make beads, necklaces, earrings and rings. It is also actively used for the manufacture of interior crafts (paintings, trees of happiness, and others).

Ceramic beads are a good alternative to natural beads. However, their disadvantage can be considered heaviness and fragility.

stone jewelry

Crafts made from beads of natural origin have a specific design and characteristic appearance. As a rule, manufacturers of such materials emphasize the layered structure of the stone and its uneven color.

True, there are stones whose color is extremely even and uniform (quartz, amber, some types of agate and other materials). When cut, they are very similar in appearance and weight to glass.

A beaded necklace often contains such an element as a cabochon. This is a large decor with a flat base and a processed front side. Cabochons are attached to some kind of base, and around the edge they are braided with beads or enclosed in a metal frame. This is a classic version of the medallion.

Jewelry made of wooden beads

Wood is one of the most malleable materials. Anything is made from it, including beads. They can be of various shapes, sizes and colors.

In the wake of the craze for ethnics and folk style, wooden beads are in high demand. They are used for earrings, beads, necklaces, bracelets, as well as for accessories (belts, bag handles, various fasteners).

These materials for creativity are of low cost, because wood is easy to process and paint. In addition, it is quite lightweight.

Such beads can be used for creative activities with children, as well as for making slingobuses. Wood goes well with bone, some types of stones and plastic elements of the appropriate colors.

Accessories for jewelry

When working with beads, that is, with decorative elements that have a hole, it is impossible to do without several tools and auxiliary materials. In the simplest case, you will need a cord and a needle of the appropriate size for stringing.

However, to create more complex items (necklaces, earrings, a bracelet with a clasp, beaded hair ornaments), the following will come in handy:

1. Pliers, round nose pliers and wire cutters.
2. Scissors and needles.
3. The basis for beads and bracelets: cord, thread, fishing line, string, ordinary or "memory" wire, elastic.
4. Blanks for earrings (earrings).
5. Basic metal fittings (studs and hinges, rings of different sizes, stoppers).
6. Clasps.
7. Additional decorative elements that match in color and style (beads, beads, buttons, and the like).

How to make a simple bracelet

In order to make such a bracelet, as in the picture below, you should prepare the following materials:

Accessories that will be used in the work: jewelry rings and clips for tips, clasp.

Let's start making a bracelet

Three fragments should be cut from the coil of string, the length of each of them should correspond to the girth of the wrist, minus two centimeters for the clasp.

Connect the ends of the segments and secure with a clamp. Then string beads on each piece of the string in the order shown in the photo. You can come up with your own scheme. It is best to start with small beads, then move on to medium-sized elements.

When all three segments are ready, they should be threaded into one of the middle beads, and then into a large one. Next, you need to repeat the order of the set of beads in a mirror order.

Shutdown

When the previous stage is completed, you should proceed to the final stage: collecting the product and fastening the fastener. It is important to observe a few points here:

• Avoid loose string fragments (no beads).
• Do not overtighten the bracelet, otherwise it will be too hard.
• Do not drop the entire structure, as it will instantly shatter into components that will have to be taken out from under the sofa and chairs.

Having connected the ends of the string, they are cut with wire cutters, then put on and fasten the retainer. The last step is the clasp.

Here is such a simple way to make a bracelet from beads of different sizes.

This article will consider examples of decor, where crafts made of beads are the subject of decoration. After all, the manual production of a variety of jewelry from handy materials is considered one of the most ancient types of applied art. In it, the masters express their preferences, skills, soul, talent. And given the fact that any living room requires some kind of decorative accessories, then such decor can become a highlight in the decor of the room.

Reason for popularity

Products made from beaded material are easy to produce. Anyone can learn this art quickly, for free. To do this, there are a lot of master classes, diagrams, descriptions with a step-by-step guide. If a craftswoman has such character traits as perseverance, attentiveness, patience, then she can achieve success very simply.

In addition, jewelry made from it is expensive, provided that they are masterfully made with taste. Many techniques, weaving techniques have been created, so there is plenty to choose from. There are a huge number of varieties of bead material:

• glossy;
• matte;
• galvanic;
• glass;
• pearl;
• pearl;
• rainbow.

The color scheme is so huge that in any craft you can safely reflect even very slight shades against the background of large figures or paintings.

Even an inexperienced craftsman, by alternating beads or beads, can create patterned products. Simple at first, then more complex.

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Crafts for beginners

The constant and important advantage of this material is the variety of colors, and this is an unlimited possibility of implementing any author's idea into reality. For example, they can not only sheathe your favorite items. From them you can create chic jewelry, weave all kinds of decorative figures.

It is not necessary to use a traditional needle and thread, cord or wire. They can be safely laid on glue, clay, wax. The result looks no less attractive, and sometimes even better.

Schemes for crafts

Experienced needlewomen can do without schemes. The scheme is a guide to action, described not by words, but by arrows, by the number of beads. Beginners really need them, because in addition to the stringing sequence, they are also indicated:

• material color;
• number in pieces;
• bead size;
• the number of stringings;
• number of turnovers;
• direction of turnover.

Not everyone will be able to master the work according to the schemes right away, especially if they have never worked with the material in question before. In this case, the master class can help. There are many of them - from the simplest to the most complex (exclusive).

If there is no patience, no desire to do the work on your own, then you can buy a craft already ready-made. However, the one that is made by hand will always be the most expensive, beloved.

Interior decor

After the repair is completed, the furniture is arranged, the room requires decoration, even if it is insignificant. This is not only arranging beautiful vases, hanging books and other accessories. This task also includes the use of very small figures, for example, according to Feng Shui, or just like that - for beauty.

They can be used anywhere, however you like, the main thing is that they complement the interior, fully fulfilling their decorative functions.

Examples of using ready-made jewelry

Depending on the type of decor, beads can be used as a finishing material, or included in the design of figurines, figurines, and other crafts.

Fabric embroidery

She mainly decorates tablecloths (holiday) napkins, sofa decorative pillows, capes. It will require not only the ability to work with the material, but also to embroider. Such jewelry always looks amazing and original.

Feng Shui painting "Wealth and Prosperity"

Thread curtains made of beads or beads

This decoration is made not only simply, but also very quickly. Not only a novice master, even a child, can cope with this task. They can be hung anywhere:

With their help, zoning can be carried out without creating large bulky structures. For their manufacture, you only need the finishing material itself, a fishing line, a little time, patience. The interior with your creation will look beautiful, stylish - even exclusive.

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craft trees from beads

This decoration requires some skill, time. Sometimes not just hours, but days are spent on it, sometimes not alone. But the result is worth it. There are such creations that they can hardly be distinguished from the real ones. A tree woven from these small beads is not only a good decoration element, but also a very unusual gift made with love.

You can make this beauty yourself. You just need to weave it very carefully and for a long time. The work will require, in addition to time, attentiveness, perseverance, the use of additional materials:

• jewelry or floral wire of different thicknesses;
• alabaster with glue for the trunk, branches;
• bead material or glass beads (different shades and sizes);
• wire cutters, round, pliers.

Beaded trees of different samples are woven according to the same pattern. True, there are more complex forms of weaving that a novice master will not always be able to master the first time.

The most commonly used trees are:

• sakura;
• love tree;
• monetary;
• tree of happiness.

To make them, you need skill, experience, skill.. which are developed over time. Therefore, there is no need to hope that for novice masters, the first time everything will turn out smoothly, almost flawlessly. Even if he carefully followed all the operations step by step.

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Beaded paintings

Embroidering pictures with beaded material, even according to a ready-made pattern, is a laborious, painstaking, long process. They are still considered very expensive. Both in terms of a gift and in terms of decor. Such work requires a special concentration of attention, patience, perseverance, not to mention the time spent on work.

Despite all these difficulties, embroidery helps to calm the nervous system, distracts from unnecessary thoughts, helps to develop attention, observation. Beginners should learn the skill on canvas, with patterns traced in color.

Carefully done work - decoration, burnt out by one's own hands in a single performance.

Volumetric crafts, toys and souvenirs

These include, donated or personally made symbolic trinkets . These include:

• toys;
• key rings;
• figurines;
• flowers;
• candlesticks;
• vases.

A voluminous craft made of beads, glass beads, beaded material is a decorative element that is rapidly gaining its fans. And not only in adults, but also in young people, even in children.

Flowers and patterns for weaving them

They are made quickly, using different weaving techniques. They can have different shapes, sizes and color options. They fit well into the overall picture of the interior.

Bead craft ideas for very young craftsmen

Despite the fact that there are a lot of weaving techniques, there are also very simple ones. Even a child can master them. For example, flat or parallel weaving. Here is a diagram of the simplest weaving of a keychain pendant for a mobile phone. Any girl can make it with her own hands without any effort. Give to mom or girlfriend, as a souvenir gift. Or pin it somewhere on your desktop.

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Gone are the days when handmade jewelry was considered bad taste and lack of money. Many designers develop jewelry collections that cost much more than gold jewelry with diamonds.

So what is jewelry?

By definition, bijouterie (from French bijouterie)- decorations from inexpensive materials. A variety of metals and alloys, transparent and colored glass, plastic, ceramics, wood and leather can be used for production. But high-quality jewelry can consist of expensive crystals, gilding or silvering. Such jewelry in appearance can be indistinguishable from real jewelry, and cost much more.

In more complex leather jewelry, real patterns are created or figures are carved.

Natural materials (wood, stones, shells)

Wonderful summer decorations can be made from lacquered shells and strung on a thread.

Ordinary pebbles can also be used to create jewelry. Most often, a stone of an interesting shape is braided with wire to create a pendant:

And wooden decorations have long become classics:

Felt

Felt is a great material for creating jewelry. Decorations are very bright and really sunny.