Incredible tenderness, charm and charm gives the female image a necklace. This unrivaled accessory will harmoniously complement the outfit, emphasize and effectively highlight the neckline area and will certainly draw attention to its owner. Not for nothing that in previous years only royal people and noble spouses of nobles wore necklaces, emphasizing their high position in society. Today, almost all women can afford it.
Origin history
This type of jewelry came to us from ancient times. Primitive people dressed up with acquired trophies (teeth of enemies, fangs of animals), beautiful flowers, unusual plants or amulets and amulets. Some of these decorations had a certain meaning, while others wore exclusively on rites and sacraments.
Since about the 18th century, precious metal necklaces have become fashionable. They spoke with their appearance of the status of an owner. Such an ornament was put on balls and social events to emphasize the image, to show its role in society. The choker inlaid with diamonds and precious stones looked especially chic.
With the advent of various materials, different types of this accessory began to be created. Beadwork did not lag behind fashion trends. Necklaces, patterns of which can be found in different thematic publications, you can create yourself in full accordance with your outfit and taste.
Necklace or necklace?
Very often, even the biggest fashionistas confuse the concept of “necklace” and “necklace”. The thing is that these words were synonymous for a long time, and only at the beginning of the 19th century differences between these decorations were distinguished.
A necklace is that jewelry in which the central part is larger than the main one, it stands out significantly. A necklace is a jewelry in which inserts are the same size, or simply there is no prominent central part.
In order not to get confused in these concepts and figure out what exactly is in front of you, beadwork will help. Necklaces and necklaces, the schemes of which we will consider later, are created in different ways and differ slightly among themselves during the manufacturing process.
Materials for creating
In order to make a necklace, you need to choose a quality material. If the beads, then Czech or Japanese, if the beads, then the same size and without deformation.
Weave the product is necessary on a solid fishing line or monofilament. Metal inserts - chain links or wire also look very stylish and advantageous. You can also use memorial wire that holds its shape. For simplicity, a special thin needle should be used. This will greatly facilitate beadwork.
Necklaces, the schemes of which can be the simplest, can be varied by inserts from large stones, rhinestones, leather, polymer or fabric colors. They perfectly complement the outline of the product, giving it a unique and zest.
Work stages
Before starting work on a necklace, it is necessary to decide for what purposes it will be created. In type it is not an everyday decoration. It is worn only in very solemn occasions. The only exception is beadwork. Schemes for beginners necklaces are so simple that finished products can complement both the evening look and everyday.
At the beginning of the work, you should carefully select the material. It should be the same size of beads, which will not cause deformation of the finished product. The base on which it will be strung must be solid and reliable.
A necklace made of beads can be created even by a person who knows little about what beadwork is. The schemes of necklaces and bracelets are very similar to each other, so you can first train on a simpler product. As a result, you can get a good kit that attracts glances. If you create earrings from the remnants of the material, the image will shine completely unusual.
Simple weaving patterns
Before undertaking complex work, you must try your hand at making simple things. This is popular beadwork. Necklaces (patterns may not even come in handy if the jewelry will be strung on the base without using various weaving techniques) can be made according to very simple patterns. One of these is presented below.
Looking at this scheme, it becomes clear in which direction it is necessary to work, how many beads or beads to collect in order to get such a basis. In this example, you can use beads and beads, alternating them through one.
As a result of this work, you will get a nice openwork collar, a light necklace that can be supplemented with various decor or wicker elements, turning it into an exquisite necklace.
By changing the number of stringable beads, you can achieve a completely different pattern.
And here are some more schemes that will serve in the work on the necklace.
And such a separate floral element can be organically woven into the canvas of the product. It will be an excellent central insert in the decoration.
Complication of work
More sophisticated jewelry making work requires a thorough study of beadwork. A master class (necklaces whose schemes are already different from the simplest ones are not so easy to make) can be found in specialized thematic publications. They describe in detail the amount of material and methods of work. There are also detailed diagrams, looking at which you can easily understand the principle of operation.
According to the scheme above, it becomes clear that the creation of jewelry is carried out in several stages, where each row is organically woven into the previous one. There are a lot of such examples of creativity, and thanks to the inventions of the authors, there are even more.
As can be seen from the proposed schemes, there is nothing complicated and unusual in such an activity as beadwork. Necklaces, the patterns of which can be different - copyright or fantasy, even a beginner needlewoman will be able to make. Enough of patience and the necessary materials, then you will get the most incredible jewelry that can not be bought in the store.