Step-by-step instructions for mosaic weaving with beads

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Among the variety of types of needlework using beads, mosaic weaving attracts attention. He conquered both miniature works in the form of jewelry and rather voluminous canvases, such as paintings. The completed product has a mosaic structure, which is why such a name arose - mosaic weaving with beads.

Acquaintance with this technique amazes with the beauty of the developed schemes and captivates you into working with your head. The use of several types of weaving can bring the canvas so close to the original that they will be almost identical. In addition, works in this technique are characterized by a dense structure.

Mosaic beading for beginners during the dating period may seem somewhat complicated due to the scrupulous attitude to implementation. However, strict adherence to the rules will lead to an excellent result and will only increase interest in the case.

The mosaic beading workshop provided by us will help you understand the nuances of work and create your own product of your choice, whether it be an animal figurine, a toy, a decoration, a picture or even flowers.

A feature of the mosaic technique of weaving with beads is the location of the beads themselves. Firstly, they do not touch each other in rows, but have a peculiar gap. And secondly, each next line falls into the interval between the beads, formed by the woven previous row. To properly follow the order, it is necessary to start work correctly and follow the patterns of mosaic weaving with beads.

Getting Started

The first rule is to immediately string the first two rows of the product onto the needle. For a visual example, we will use six beads - three elements for each line.

The second rule is to observe the order of the beads of the first and second row, that is, they must alternate with each other.

Third rule - when weaving an odd row, it is necessary to observe its strict arrangement of elements over the elements in the previous odd row. And the same pattern should be observed for even lines. Therefore, starting from the third row, its beads should be at the level of the first row, and the elements of the fourth - above the second. Continuing to work in this way, you can easily complete the canvas with the correct mosaic structure.

Formation of smooth edges of the canvas

The key to smooth edges of the product is the construction of beads in one row. Note that a smooth edge is formed on the third line of beads (the first element of the third row is clearly above the last element of the first row).

Viewsstraight edges:

1. Smooth sides on both sides of the product, that is, one edge forms even rows, and the other odd. For this arrangement, work must begin with an even number of beads.
2. Observance of an even side on one side in even or odd rows implies a set of an odd number of elements at the start of weaving. One edge is formed in compliance with the pictures. And the other side - in accordance with the following: to secure the third element of the third row, the needle is inserted into the first element of the first row and the thread should come out in the direction of the beginning of the fourth row.

Adding beads

When doing mosaic weaving with beads, it may be necessary to add a certain number of elements to the canvas. There are several options for performing this action:

1. Addition at the beginning of the rows:

• fix the last element of the row preceding the addition;
• we bring the needle through the same element to the edge of the product;
• put the added bead on the thread and again insert the needle into the last element of the row preceding the addition;
• required action completed, and keeping a smooth edge if necessary is the first option.

2. Adding at the end of rows:

• thread the added element on the thread;
• stretch the needle through the first element of the previous row;
• observance of a smooth edge is done in the second way.

3. Adding two elements.

This technique is performed while adding beads at the endone and immediately at the beginning of the next row. We put both elements on the thread and thread the needle through the first one.

Bead reduction

The procedure is performed in two ways, depending on the requirement of the circuit:

1. At the end of the row - weaving is simply not done using the last bead of the previous row, the thread is passed through it and the weaving process continues. When it is necessary to reduce a certain number of elements, then the thread must be brought out in the bead from which work will continue.
2. Inside the line - the thread is passed through the previous row and exits in the right place.

Increase and decrease elements

In one row, you can perform not one, but a series of these actions:

• to increase the quantity in one place we interweave two elements, which will give us an additional one bead in the next line;
• to decrease, you need to hook two beads at the same time and then you will be able to weave one element over them.

A master class will help you visually learn and study the whole process in detail.

Mosaic circular beading

The number of elements is only an even number. There are two ways to start this type of weaving. If the work is built from the middle of the scheme, then two rows are recruited at once, as with the flat version of weaving. In the case of starting from the designated place, it is necessary to dial only the first line of beads, close it and only then work onsecond row.

Closing the circles leads to strict symmetry and contributes to a clear pattern.

As for the mosaic weaving of volumetric figures with beads, work here should begin either from the narrowest place, or from the widest one.