Greetings to all craft lovers! Everyone knows that flowers play a big role in our lives. Weaving flowers from beads is a very interesting and exciting activity. What satisfaction you get when you see this unfading beauty made with your own hands. I have already talked about weaving flowers and there are articles with examples of weaving specific flowers. Today I will try to tell you about weaving flowers from beads using the MOSAIC technique. These are examples of flowers woven using this technique.
Photo Pink rose
Photo of wildflowers
Weaving flowers Openwork way and in the “Mosaic” technique are similar to each other in that in both techniques the petals are woven with a thin and wide base and can be of similar shape. But there is also a significant difference.
Using the MOSAIC technique l The petals should always be woven in advance and then attached to the flower as it is made. We start weaving the petal by weaving a mosaic chain. The longer the chain, the longer the petal will be. The chain is woven with two needles: it can have a sharp end (Fig. A, B, D) or a blunt end (Fig. B, D, E)
Options for starting to weave a petal using the mosaic technique
This diagram shows options for weaving rows using the mosaic technique.
Options for weaving rows using the mosaic technique
This diagram shows options for finishing a row of weaving using the mosaic technique.
Options for finishing a row of weaving using the mosaic technique
By changing the listed weaving methods, you can make petals different forms and sizes. Below are patterns for weaving petals of the most common forms: in the shape of a drop with a thin base (Fig. A), weaving an ovoid-shaped petal with a thin base (Fig. B), weaving a heart-shaped petal with a thin base (Fig. B).
Weaving petals with a thin base
And also weaving a drop-shaped petal with a wide base (Fig. A), weaving an ovoid-shaped petal with a wide base (Fig. B), weaving a petal round shape with a wide base (Fig. B). Weaving a heart-shaped petal with a wide base (Fig. D)
Weaving petals with a wide base
When the required number of petals for the flower have been woven, we begin assembling them.
Weaving a single-layer flower
Weaving single-layer flowers with non-overlapping petals is shown in this diagram. We weave the required number of petals and connect them. Having completed the connection, bend the petals.
Weaving single-layer flowers with overlapping petals: Such flowers can only be made from petals with a wide base. As an example, consider petals with 5 supporting beads and an overlap of 2 beads. Assembly diagram for these colors
Weaving a single-layer flower with overlapping petals
Weaving multilayer flowers in which the petals of different layers have common supporting beads. This method is used to make multi-layered flowers with non-overlapping petals and layers of petals placed on top of each other. We weave the 1st petal of the 1st layer of the flower. Next we weave the 1st petal of the 2nd layer on the same supporting beads and so on. Having made the required number of paired petals, we connect them to each other
The petals of a multi-layered flower have common supporting beads
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In this lesson you will learn about the technique of mosaic weaving.
We will need: beads, bead needle, fishing line or monofilament, scissors.
To learn the technique, it is best to take large beads; with them it will be easier for you to master the weaving technique.
Thread the thread into the needle and put an odd number of beads on the thread, for example 9. Now thread the thread in the reverse strand into the 7th bead, as shown in Fig. 1
Now put a new bead on the thread and pass the needle through one bead, as in Fig. 2. Continue picking up one bead at a time and passing through one until you reach the end of the row.
When you thread the last bead of the row, pick up another bead, turn the needle and now move in the opposite direction creating the 3rd row, just like you did before. Continue weaving according to the pattern until you reach the desired length of the product.
This technique makes it easy to weave flat bracelets and even paintings.
Now let's take a look
diagonal mosaic weaving
This weaving is often used when weaving leaves or petals for flowers.
Weaving diagonally is obtained by decreasing one bead from one edge of the fabric and adding it from the other, as in Fig.
And let's look at two options
mosaic weaving in a circle.
The first option is mosaic weaving in a circle without adding (braid weaving).
We collect an even number of beads. The first row closes, and then weaves in a circle, as in Fig.
The second option is mosaic weaving in a circle with addition. If you make even additions, you will end up with an even circle of beads. The diagram is in the figure.
Let's talk about mosaic weaving and the difficulties associated with it.
Mosaic weaving basics
Let's try to learn the basics of mosaic beadwork using a simple pattern as an example.
Step 1
Place the required number of beads on the fishing line (in our case - 8), this will be the width of the bracelet. The next bead (9th) will be the beginning of the second row. Add it to the other beads. Now, use the needle to enter the 7th bead. It turns out that the 9th stood on top of the 8th.
Step 2
Then pick up 1 more bead (10th) and insert the needle into the 5th bead. 1 more bead and fishing line into the 3rd bead, and then 1 more and fishing line into the 1st bead. You will end up with a chain of crosses. Turn the fishing line in the other direction and repeat all the steps. Just place 1 bead in a free space and immediately attach it to the next bead.
If you have trouble understanding the text, carefully study the weaving diagram below, the whole process is depicted very clearly there.
Typical difficulties
Where is up and down?
Many people complain that at the very beginning of work, it is very difficult to figure out where the top bead is and where the bottom one is. As a result, everything gets confused and the product turns out crooked. How to deal with this?
Many problems and frustrations can be avoided if wire is used in weaving dense fabric. When you have collected the required number of beads on the fishing line, for weaving, place every second one on the wire. It turns out that you will know in advance where the even and odd beads are.
When you confidently weave the first few rows, the wire can be safely removed.
Chafing fishing line or thread
Another problem with mosaics is the fraying of the fishing line or thread. Although, I would like to note that this problem occurs not only in the tight weaving technique, but also everywhere where needlewomen take too long a fishing line and the edges of the beads are poorly processed. To cope with this problem, just take a shorter line, and when it runs out, tie a new one. By the way, if you drop a drop of universal glue on each knot, it is guaranteed to never come undone.
And probably the most current problem For many, where can I get mosaic beading patterns? Instead of answering this question, I, like the good fairy, am posting some cute diagrams for you.
Our lesson is intended for experienced and beginner needlewomen, and will tell you what bead mosaic is. You will learn all about the mosaic weaving technique and learn how to do it with your own hands. When working in this technique, the beads are placed checkerboard pattern, and at the exit are formed in the form of a rigid web.
To explain to everyone exactly how mosaic beadwork is done, we bring to your attention the first video master class for beginners, which contains the basics of this technique. Let's prepare materials for work:
- Large beads of any color;
- Beaded thread or fishing line;
- Needle;
- Scissors.
At the very beginning of the master class there is a step-by-step photo of the diagram that will help you weave the mosaic correctly. And now we begin to work exactly according to the scheme given in the lesson. We collect seven beads on a thread and a needle, and secure one end of the thread to the table with adhesive tape. Then you need to pass the needle into the third bead from the end and tighten the thread. The next step is to set the eighth bead. We string it onto a needle, then pass the fourth bead in the set, and pass the needle through the fifth in order. This is the principle of mosaic weaving, when the set is made through one piece of beads. After this, we collect the bead again and pass the needle through the last seventh part of the first set.
We continue to string one row after another using the same technique, while tightening the thread tightly. The master class contains a photo of a diagram according to which the individual parts of the mosaic weave are connected, as well as fastening the clasp for design into an earring. Once you have mastered the basic techniques of mosaic bead weaving, you can move on to more complex products.
Video: Learning to weave a mosaic
Set of initial rows of mosaic weaving
We offer you another master class with a diagram and step-by-step photos for a better understanding of the material on mosaic weaving with beads. We will need:
- Beads;
- Beaded thread;
- Needle;
- Thin wire.
First you need to string the securing bead. After this, we collect the required amount of beads. In our case, these are twenty-four parts. Then we take our prepared piece of wire and string the beads of our collected row onto it through one another. We start the set with the second part from the fastening bead. So, those beads that ended up on the wire will become the first row of our weaving, from which we will begin to weave our beaded mosaic with our own hands.
The first row is on a wire, and the second is separate from it, as if hanging. Beads of the third row must be added to the second row, woven on a thread. Those beads that are on the wire do not need to be touched. On one of step by step photos The first three first rows of mosaic weaving are very clearly visible. Weaving the next rows will be very easy for you.
Mosaic strip with bugles
Now let's try to practically apply our basic knowledge on mosaic weaving with beads. We will devote the next master class to making an elegant bracelet from beads and bugles with our own hands. We will weave this bracelet from the following materials:
- Czech beads No. 10;
- Czech glass beads;
- Needle;
- Fishing line.
The first operation consists of a set of four bugle beads and five beads. After this, you need to go back with the needle into the glass bead that is located in front of the last one typed. The second operation is performed like this: we carry out a set of five bead parts, then we go in reverse through the very first glass bead.
To continue weaving, we need to go back in the opposite direction and string the next five pieces. Then we pass the needle into the beads located nearby and collected earlier. We continue to move, adding beads in this row. The next row consists of adding bugles. This is how we will weave the bracelet until the length reaches the norm. We are completing a master class on making a bracelet with our own hands using the mosaic weaving technique. Each of you can make such a bracelet with a simple pattern, even if he does not have much experience in beadwork.
Master class on creating a brooch with mosaic weaving
The next master class contains training material on making a brooch in the shape of a flower, using the mosaic weaving technique. In order to weave a flower, we need the following materials:
- Beads white, green and pink;
- Glass cabochon;
- Fishing line;
- Beading needle.
We make a set of thirty-six beads and make a ring from them. Based on this circle, you need to make five rows with your own hands using white beads. We will weave the sixth row in pink. Then comes the seventh and final row, where we will add three pink beads at a time, doing this through one bead piece. You can see the whole process in step-by-step photos. After this, we tighten the entire set that we made earlier with fishing line. You need to place the prepared cabochon in the center of the work. We must weave the reverse side with mosaic weaving, gradually reducing the number of parts.
The next operation is to create the petals. Let's pay attention to the photo, where you will see how the fishing line comes out of the white bead, on top of the pink part, and two more pink beads are collected on it. At this stage, you need to alternately weave large and small petals, according to the instructions in the diagram and step-by-step photos. Having finished working on petals of different sizes, we combine them using a bridge of three beads. The top row consists of only small petals, and the bottom row consists of large petals. This will be the central part of the brooch.
And now we are weaving the lower wide leaves. Let's look at the photo, where you can see how the fishing line is removed from the beads. Then, according to the scheme of the first, second and third of the step-by-step photos, we make a wide petal. It is in this way, guided by the beads marked in the diagram, that you need to weave in other petals. Then we sew bridges of beads between all the wide leaves until we have braided them all.
To conclude our work, it is necessary to make green leaves using mosaic techniques and a diagram. We sew them on and fasten the clasp. The brooch can be worn.
Pictures made of beads with mosaic weaving
Mosaic weaving is very dense, and the result is a real canvas. For this reason, mosaic beadwork is often used to weave real pictures. To do this, you need to have a diagram of the pattern that you will depict. We are all accustomed to the fact that beaded paintings and icons are made on canvas using embroidery. But a picture can be woven using only fishing line and a needle, without canvas.
Do-it-yourself bead paintings are made using various techniques and patterns for work. Most often, beaded paintings are woven on a loom, using brick or mosaic techniques. The process of working on such a canvas may have difficulties using thread or fishing line. When the fishing line is very long, then towards the end of the work it often begins to tear and can damage appearance paintings. It is most convenient to use a fishing line of the length that is comfortable for you. In this case, from time to time you have to tie the added segments into knots, securing the ends with special glue.
When choosing a weaving technique, you will need a large amount of fishing line, the ends of which must be hidden at the end of the work. But the process of selecting a pattern will not cause any trouble, because any patterns are suitable for weaving paintings with beads.
Weaving a beaded pattern using mosaic and brick techniques is more complex. The reason for the complexity is that the rows of beads are hidden behind each other. But recently, there are many different patterns for mosaic and brick techniques, which makes getting the job done affordable. We offer you several beautiful and easy patterns for creating bead paintings.
Video: Learning to weave a leaf from beads using a mosaic
