Step-by-step instruction of mosaic beading

Among the variety of handicrafts using beads draws attention to the mosaic weaving. He was subdued as miniature works in the form of ornaments, and rather voluminous paintings, for example, paintings. The completed product has the structure of a mosaic, therefore a name has arisen - mosaic weaving with beads.

Acquaintance with this technique amazes with the beauty of the developed schemes and carries you into work 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, the work in this technique is characterized by a dense structure.

Mosaic weaving with beads for beginners in the period of acquaintance can seem a bit complicated in view of the scrupulous attitude towards fulfillment. However, strict compliance with the rules will lead to an excellent result and will only increase the interest in the matter.

Master-class mosaic beading, provided by us, will help you understand the nuances of work and create your own product, whether it be an animal figure, a toy, an ornament, 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 come in contact with each other, but have a peculiar gap. And secondly, each next line falls into the interval between the beads, formed by the woven previous row. For correct consistency, it is necessary to start the work correctly and follow the patterns of mosaic weaving with beads.

Beginning of work

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

The second rule is observance of the order of beads of the first and second rows, that is, they must alternate between themselves.

The third rule - weaving an odd number, it is necessary to observe its strict arrangement of elements over the elements in the previous odd number. And the same regularity must be observed for even lines. Hence, beginning with the third row, its beads should be at the level of the first row, and the elements of the fourth - above the second. Continuing work on this principle, you can easily perform a canvas with the correct mosaic structure.

Forming equal edges of the canvas

The guarantee of even edges of the product is the construction of beads in one row. Notice that an even edge is formed on the third line of the beads (the first element of the third row is clearly above the last element of the first row).

Types of flat edges:

1. Smooth sides on both sides of the product, that is, one edge forms even rows, and the other is odd. For this location, work should begin with an even number of beads.
2. Observance of a flat flank on one side on even or odd rows assumes a set at the start of weaving an odd number of elements. One edge is formed with observance of pictures. And the other side - in accordance with the following: to secure the third element of the third row, insert the needle 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, you may need to add a number of elements to the canvas. There are several options for doing this:

1. Addition at the beginning of the series:

• Fix the last element of the preceding series;
• We deduce a needle through the same element on the edge of the article;
• Add the bead on the thread and again insert the needle into the last element of the row preceding the addition;
• The required action is carried out, and the preservation of the flat edge, if necessary, is carried out by the first option.

2. Addition at the end of the series:

• We pass the added element to the thread;
• Extend the needle through the first element of the previous row;
• Compliance with a flat edge is made in the second way.

3. Adding two elements.

Such a technique is performed with simultaneous addition of beads at the end of one and immediately at the beginning of the next row. We put both elements on the thread and pass the needle to the first one.

Decreasing Beads

The procedure is performed in two ways, depending on the requirements of the scheme:

1. At the end of the series - simply weaving is not done using the last bead of the previous row, the thread is threaded through it and the process of weaving continues. When it is necessary to reduce a certain number of elements, the thread must be taken out in the bead from which the work will be continued.
2. Inside the line - the thread is drawn through the previous row and comes out 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 number in one place we weave two elements, which will give us in the next line an additional one bead;
• To reduce at the same time you need to hook two beads and further over them you will weave one element.

To learn and master the whole process in detail, the master class will help you.

Mosaic weaving with beads in a circular fashion

The number of elements is only an even number. You can start this kind of weaving in two ways. If the work is built from the middle of the scheme, then dial at once two rows, as with a flat version of the weave. In the case of starting from the designated place, you only need to dial the first line of beads, close it and only then work on the second row.

Closure of circles leads to strict symmetry and facilitates obtaining a clear pattern.

As for the mosaic weaving of three-dimensional figures with beads, work must begin here either from the narrowest point or from the widest one.