Embroidery biserom- ancient and spectacular views of needlework. With the help of this interesting class are things unique beauty: paintings, icons. Decorated with original patterns: clothing, footwear, and accessories. Products from beads attract attention with its beauty, grace and charm.
It is interesting!
"Beads" an old word from the Anglo-Saxon bede, meaning "prayer."
Later, the word "beads" became known as the rosary. They fingered hands in prayer.
The very process requires the embroidery masters of attention, perseverance, accuracy, patience and imagination. From this it depends on the quality of work.
In order to learn this kind of work, you need to purchase a number of special materials and tools. They can be found in the shops for handy people. In commercially available kit, which contains everything to get started. And you can assemble yourself. It is important to bear in mind that the quality of the materials chosen also depends on the quality of the work performed.
So, what is required for embroidery with beads, and what to look for?
Materials and tools for the job
Beads - depends on its quality appearance of the product; the best produce in Japan and the Czech Republic; beads smooth, uniform size, with a wide opening without fear of moisture, temperature changes and chemical influences; the variety of colors and shapes; increasingly use of colored glass, ceramics rezhe- of painted plastic; beads of Chinese plastic is better to check: water and leave on a piece of white cloth - see 2-3 hours, there remained a trace on the material or not; keep the beads in closing plastic jars or containers, spreading by color.
scheme - a drawing of the characters (each has its own color); Only you should decide with the theme (which can be landscape, still life, portrait, animalistic story); better to start with small pictures with a small set of colors, and then, having mastered the technique of embroidery, to move to the more complex; drawing or pattern can be created by using a special marker; or print on the Internet, move on tracing paper, attach the pins to the fabric and sew, then carefully remove the tracing paper.
Canvas - it is an ideal base for embroidery with beads, her marked cells, one cell - for a single bead; dense material, without wincing, beads will lay down smoothly; the best canvas - linen; stores a large variety of canvas with pre-coated color pattern, which simplifies the operation.
The fabric is used as a basis for a variety of materials: silk, satin, velvet, cotton, wool, leather. It must be remembered that the thin and smooth surfaces would be more difficult to embroider, the pattern contour can be displaced. In this case it is possible to sew fleece fabric.
needles - they strung beads; ordinary sewing will not work, we need bubbly - thinner and longer, without thickening; You should easily pass through the hole in the bead; better stock up on multiple and different sizes - №10, №12; in fine needles number is always higher; if the needle is thick and does not pass through the bead, it is possible to lubricate the end of the thread with white glue, wait - when dry thread hardens and becomes hard to use as a needle.
A thread - require a thin and durable; commonly used nylon, Dacron, silk, nylon (scaffold), metallized, monofilament (it is transparent); the strongest - silk and cotton; it is important to remember that the thread should match the color of a picture or beads; the thread is not twisted or coiled up, it is necessary to reach it through a piece of beeswax.
tambour - they are secured basis, pulling the fabric; are different in shape and size, so it is necessary to choose such that the canvas is completely laid down on the hoop, and the work does not move, it will affect the quality of the picture; with embroidery large-size canvases used Tapestry frames are outdoor resistant, thus providing convenience for the masters, and the process will work faster and better; securely hold any fabric, wooden embroidery frame; they must be well sanded, or clues would spoil the appearance of the product.
Scissors - good quality, thin and sharp; comfortable with rubberized handles; It can be used and manicure.
Frame - gives the finished look, making it more original, elegant and beautiful; It advised to contact the Framing Workshop, which will be offered options textured frames that correspond to the color masterpiece.
Extras - for convenience and, if necessary: a lamp, a magnifying glass, a thimble.
We wish boundless imagination and creative inspiration!