Only at first glance it seems that embroidery, sawing or
crafts made of leather and beads - the lot of lovers.
In fact, truly passionate people create genuine masterpieces of needlework. What is needed for this, and how can one become a master in the chosen form of creativity?
Handicraft masterpieces can be seen in museums and palaces, in the royal chambers and in the offices of senior officials. Since ancient times, all household items and interior items were made by craftsmen manually, in a single copy. Now - in the era of machine, technical, industrial design - things performed by a person from beginning to end are valued higher and higher. The “handmade” trend is constantly gaining popularity, because the masterpieces of needlework are not just exceptional beauty and interior items and jewelry, they are part of the master’s soul.
Some artists since childhood have been gifted in applied art. Others,
without completing special courses and having no formal education, discover talent within themselves unexpectedly, sometimes even for themselves. These masterpieces of needlework are created with the utmost care, according to the idea and individual project of the master. In order to create, enjoy it and give joy to people, the artist must thoroughly know the material and the chosen technique. Unusual masterpieces of needlework, the photos of which we present, are often born spontaneously.
By combining seemingly inappropriate materials or using non-standard techniques, you can achieve an interesting effect.
For example, cross-stitch or tapestry seam is familiar to many by hearsay. Retired young mothers and ladies are fond of this type of creativity. And images of saints have long been created with the help of threads. However, counted embroidery combined with appliqués and sewing with beads, Swarovski crystals allows craftsmen to create unique icons. From ancient times, household items and jewelry were made of leather, stones, and beads.
But thanks to the original combination of materials and techniques - for example, soutache braids and cabochons made of turquoise or jasper, pearls or malachite, combining weaving, applique, sewing, tatting - the craftswomen create real handicraft masterpieces with their own hands. The fantasy of man is truly limitless. For example, artists who make jewelry from ... old clockworks found a non-standard approach.
The very originality and originality of each set of earrings, pendant or ring suggests that these are masterpieces of needlework. From felt or wool, as a rule, boots, hats, gloves were made. Until someone came up with the idea of using fibers as a kind of “strokes” in the painting technique.
Volumetric leather
paintings , ceramic jewelry,
stained glass candle holders
...New techniques, modern materials in combination with traditional motifs or types of needlework for the region, as well as developed artistic taste, attention to the smallest details and continuous improvement - these are the keys to success. By the way, real masters rarely stop there. They are constantly looking for ideas, “peeping” the specifics and methods of manufacture, borrowing other people's experience and enrich it with their imagination.