Technique "beads". Embroidery of icons and other images

2024 Author: Sierra Becker | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-26 03:46

Embroidery experienced moments of decline and revival. In Russia, she was a purely feminine occupation, and neither simple rural girls nor ladies of noble blood shied away from it. At the beginning of the 20th century, embroidery was not very popular, such a pastime was considered philistine and stupid, it was a revolution, an era of change, and it was stupid to waste your time creating some vulgar pictures. However, very quickly this needlework became fashionable again, and today you can freely buy books, diagrams or kits that help needlewomen create. There are different techniques and materials for embroidery: ribbons, threads, beads. Icon embroidery is one of the most popular topics for craftsmen, but it also has its own secrets.

Subtle matter

Once upon a time, writing or otherwise creating the faces of saints was the lot of the elect. A person who decided to take this step, or rather, who felt such a need in himself, needed to fast, receive a blessing and confess before starting work. It was also considered desirable to consecrate the material for work, whether it be canvas or beads. Icon embroidery was carried out in solitude and prayers. And that's how the faces were born. Todayfew people adhere to such strict rules, and it all depends on why such work is being done. If you just like the process and want to make a beautiful image for yourself or as a gift, then you can safely start without preludes. If you are a believer and want the finished product to have a certain energy, then it is advisable to visit the temple and at least receive a blessing for such work.

Embroidery basics

Like any other material, it has its own nuances and beads. Embroidery of icons or other images will turn out beautiful and skillful if you follow certain rules. All beads should be the same size and shape, so the finished picture will look complete and neat. For this, each bead is sewn tightly to the others, making sure that the slope goes in one direction. The canvas can be of any color, but the threads are matched to match it, many needlewomen like to use a thin fishing line. The base should be firmly fixed on the hoop so that it is properly stretched. It doesn’t matter what you want to embroider: nature, flowers or icons of saints, beadwork suggests that the main element of the composition is located in the center of the canvas and is framed by a background trim. The work itself is done in rows, while the thread or fishing line for each row should exceed its length by 4-5 times.

To help beginners

What about someone who is just discovering beads? Icon embroidery is not an easy task, it requires attention, scrupulousness andconcentration. It is better at first to purchase special sets. Their advantage is that they contain a ready-made scheme and a manual for working with step-by-step detailed instructions on what and how to do. Also included are the base, threads and beads in the required quantity. The tones are fully consistent with the scheme, everything is chosen as much as possible to create a beautiful picture. Such beadwork of an icon (the photo illustrates this) turns out to be beautiful and majestic. You just have to choose the appropriate frame for it - and you can hang the picture on the wall or present it as a gift to a dear person.