Surely many of us thought about how to use our little things to give a special twist to our style, to decorate the interior, how to cheer up a friend or colleague, giving him a small and sweet present, how to diversify a child’s leisure time in line or on a trip. Everything is much simpler than it might seem at first glance. Cute little animals created from beads will help us with this. In this article we will consider patterns of weaving animals from beads.
Where to use them?
The scope of use of small figures is very diverse. First of all, key rings come to mind . The bundle guarded by a lion or a beaded dog looks very unusual, doesn’t it? And the little neat figures of cats and bears look amazing on the keys.
In addition, small figures look great in the role of pendants. Most often, bulk products are used for these purposes, attracting attention and uplifting. Volumetric animals are also used for making brooches. Butterflies, ladybugs and dragonflies will unusually decorate a blouse or dress.
A great addition to the gift will be small wicker animals that complement the present well. They also fit well in the interior. In this case, the size of the product should be made larger.
Animal weaving patterns from beads will help to create wonderful toys for children. With them they will have fun in a boring line at the clinic or on a long car trip.
Materials for the manufacture
To make an animal from beads, you must:
- beads of selected colors (depending on the product);
- fishing line, wire or thread on which beads are strung;
- needle for beadwork (for stitching the product);
- bijouterie accessories (hooks, rings, etc.).
Most often, animal figures are made of wire, so they keep their shape perfectly.
In addition to these materials, you must choose for yourself the patterns of weaving animals from beads, which you will produce. Without these schematic hints, a novice master can easily get confused in the stages of work.
Create small figures
Often, animal weaving patterns for beginners are quite simple. They are not voluminous, most of the figures are made using parallel weaving. For example, the crocodile shown in the figure is created from green beads and wire (or fishing line). It will serve as an excellent trinket or pendant on a bag.
The parallel weaving technique creates paws that, in the course of work, are woven into the main fabric - the body. At the end of the work, we attach the selected accessories, and the cute crocodile is ready.
In a similar technique, the following figure is created - the elephant. Here weave ears, trunk and tusks, which are then organically intertwined into one. To create this product you will need four beads in four colors.
An excellent pendant on a children's keychain will be the figure of a chicken Tsipa. Separately made paws of the product are woven into the body without interruption of work. The main thing is to correctly alternate the colors of the beads to make eyes and beak.
As you can see, the fascinating thing is weaving from beads. Animal patterns can be quite simple, and the result is amazing.
Volumetric figures
This is a more complex type of beadwork, requiring some skill. The fact is that such products need to be weaved, carefully following the pattern so as not to go astray. Most often, circular weaving or parallel two-sided prevails. Patterns of weaving volumetric animals with beads are rather intricate; only experienced craftsmen will have no problems with them.
As a rule, for figures of small volume, flat weaving of identical parts is used, which is sewn at the end of the work. An example of such a circuit is shown in the figure.
Such a charming dolphin can become a decoration, souvenir or pendant. Cotton is often used to add volume. She stuffs inside. Then the finished product does not bend and will keep its shape perfectly for a long time.
Most of the three-dimensional figures, according to experienced masters, are woven using similar techniques. They differ only in the shape of the paws, tail and head. But the body is created in all animals approximately the same. The figure shows a volumetric dog that can be made using the volumetric weaving technique.
Conclusion
A variety of beadwork is not only very unusual. They are also good because they can be made with your own hands, according to your own taste and color. The size of the material and the color scheme are chosen by the master in accordance with the taste. Much also depends on the pattern of weaving animals from beads. Regardless of the level of complexity of the schemes, the products are bright, memorable and fun.