An affordable and simple material for needlework is beads. As for the number of its shades and varieties, the choice is huge. From beads you can create many different interesting products, starting with baubles-bracelets and ending with large compositions.
Beads are used both in decorating clothes and in some elements of decor. From this article you will learn how to make bead brooches with your own hands. Schemes of the original brooches are presented below.
You like? It is worth trying to make them. According to the reviews of most novice masters, working with beads is a fascinating activity that allows you to translate the most original ideas into reality.
In this article, we will consider some options for making brooches for clothes or hair.
DIY bead brooches, master class
Do not assume that beadwork is a purely female hobby. Some representatives of the strong half of humanity were able to find themselves in this fascinating activity, creating unique products. According to the reviews of male masters, weaving bead jewelry is not only fascinating, but also a profitable hobby. For original jewelry, whether it be a necklace, bracelet or brooch, there is always a buyer.
If you are ready, then we will start training and consider how to make a bead brooch with your own hands and to your liking.
Necessary materials and tools
Before you learn how to master the creation of brooches with your own hands from beads and get to work, you will need to prepare some materials and tools:
- dense fabric;
- cardboard;
- a piece of leather for lining;
- glue "Moment" or any other analogue, at your discretion;
- cabochon - semiprecious stone, round or oval;
- beads, size No. 7 and No. 11 - three colors;
- needle and thread;
- scissors;
- pins
- pencil.
All of the above items you will need in the process of creating a brooch. With your own hands from beads you can make an original accessory, for example, a brooch for an evening dress. It all depends on your vision of the end result.
Cabochon braiding
We make bead brooches with our own hands using a simple technique:
First row:
Take a piece of cloth and glue the cabochon.
Then take the largest beads and sew two beads near the cabochon with a “forward needle” stitch.
Pass the needle and thread through the beads again and after that add two more.
You should get four sewn beads to the fabric.
Then go through the needle and thread through the three final ones and attach two more. Pass the needle through the last three beads again and add two again.
Continue this until you return to the beginning of the row.
Around the cabochon should be a "ring".
In order for it to lie flat, go through all the beads with a needle and thread several times.
Second row:
To create the second row, take the small beads. This row is embroidered inside the first, to strengthen the cabochon.
Beads are sewn in the same way as in the first row.
After the line is completed, go through all the beads of the new row with a needle and thread a couple of times.
Third row:
Let's start weaving the third row.
It is located outside the first row. You need to embroider it with the same beads as in the second line.
The weaving technique remains the same.
Attaching brooches to the base
To fix the brooch, perform the following steps:
- When all three rows of beads are ready for you, take a brooch blank and cut all the material around, exactly along the contour. According to the reviews of the masters who worked with the brooch, this must be done carefully so as not to spoil the wrong side. Otherwise, everything will have to be redone.
- Take the skin, turn it on the wrong side and attach a brooch to it. Now circle the brooch with a pencil.
Do the same with cardboard. - Take a cardboard blank and, backing off 5 millimeters, cut along the edge. You should get a circle a little smaller than your blank with embroidery for the brooch. Glue the pin exactly in the center of the cardboard circle.
- Then, after the glue has dried, take the leather product and mark the location of the brooch on it. Now you can stick the element with a hairpin to the future brooch.
- When the glue has completely dried, you can put a circle of leather on the pin.
Brooch design
- Take the beads that were used to weave the first row. Lock the thread and string two beads on it. Sew to the edge of the brooch using the “brick stitch”.
- The brooch is almost ready, but in order to complete the work, you need to take small beads for decoration. From the first bead, remove the thread with a needle and string an additional bead on it. Then pass through the second bead. Perform the same until the end of the row.
- Then take five beads the same size as in the second and third row. Put five beads on the thread needle. They should be sewn in the same way.
You should have a wonderful bead brooch. Do it yourself for beginners to make such a decoration is not difficult. The product can be presented to loved ones as an original gift.
Stylish brooch - "lips"
You can make an original brooch in the shape of lips from beads with your own hands. So you will need:
- pieces of red felt;
- strong threads - white and red, in the color of beads;
- monofilament - 15 mm;
- beads red and white;
- scissors;
- transparent glue;
- natural or artificial leather;
- ball pen;
- any non-woven material (spunbond or non-woven);
- needle bead;
- piece of cardboard;
- basis for a brooch.
We draw and stitch the “lips” of beads
We learn to make brooches with beads from our own hands. So let's get started:
- Use a ballpoint pen to sketch lips on a piece of non-woven fabric.
The line should be not only smooth and thin, but also clear. Then glue the pattern onto the felt. - On a piece of cardboard, circle the lips along the contour. Draw the inner contour, backing off about 3-4 millimeters. Then cut and glue to the embroidery. Then glue the base and sew with monofilament. This is done right through, while the bundle is hidden in beads. Embroider the lip contour with red thread and red beads.
- Put on three beads and go back two, go through them again. Continue the line further in the same way.
- Putting on the beads, pull the thread and move the beads to the others so that you do not have spaces on the seam. Try to clearly hit the center of the line with a needle so that the stitch is even.
- When all the beads are stitched, it is necessary to go through all the beads again. You should get a tight and even outline. Also watch the corners of the lips on the brooch. They should look a little up.
- From the red felt, cut out the details for volume, gently trimming the excess edges. Glue the received details, for reliability it is possible to sew. In the process, adjust the corners and edges of the lips.
- Begin to suture from the middle, putting the beads on the thread and trying on the right amount of beads.
- Tighten the thread so that the felt is not visible, but not too tight.
- Add or remove beads as lips decrease or enlarge. In the corners of the "mouth" if there is a lot of space, then you can add a few more small beads. Fill the white voids with threads where the small beads do not fit. Watch the line of the lips. She should not be displaced.
Embroider "teeth" with white beads. Cut along the contour near the edge, but so as not to damage the threads.
If you have little experience, then it is better to leave a place with a margin. Then turn the brooch over and cut the remaining edge on the wrong side.
Some assembly recommendations
In the process, at first you should not experiment. Use the material from the above lesson: "DIY brooches from beads." The weaving patterns presented in the article will help you to understand in detail some of the intricacies of the work.
- When trying on leather, draw dashes where your base will be inserted into leatherette. If it does not fit well, then it can be trimmed a little. Make the cuts as small as possible so that the base does not peek out. Use a good leatherette that stretches easily and restores its shape.
- Use glue gently, the entire surface should be covered with glue applied in a thin layer. Smooth with your fingers, driving out its excess. Trim around, leaving 1-2 millimeters in order to cover the thickness of the felt.
Last recommendation: not everyone can make brooches embroidered with beads. Do not leave your own exclusive on a dusty shelf. Attach to a scarf, dress, blouse or bag and wear with pleasure.
Conclusion
Most people, both women and men, like to beadwork. For some, this hobby brings a certain profit.
By acquiring certain skills and learning how to work with beads, you can make not only brooches, but also other jewelry. By the way, a brooch can consist not only of beads. Having a good skill, you can combine several of your favorite crafts in one job. The main thing is that a hobby brings pleasure and joy to you and others.