How to braid eggs with beads. What beginners need to know

Beaded eggs are an original and worthy gift not only for Easter, but also for other holiday dates. Such a handmade souvenir will replace all expensive accessories. How to braid eggs with beads? What are the ways? What do you need to know for this? We will consider all this in our article.

What is necessary for work

First of all, buy a wooden egg or a plastic one. It will serve as the basis for the entire product. Souvenirs must be made only from the same beads. They must have a uniform size not only of the holes, but also of the shape. You must also select the correct fishing line or thread for weaving. They should be thin and very strong, without defects in production and additional nodules. Remember that to reduce the time spent on weaving, you need to pick up a needle with a very small "eye".

What bead patterns exist

In addition to the well-known patterns of egg-wrapping for Easter, there are special ones for Valentine's Day, New Year and other significant calendar dates. Many craftswomen themselves develop drawings for the manufacture of products, and it is then that true masterpieces and unique author's works appear.

What additional materials are used for weaving

In addition to beads, glass beads and sequins are widely used, as well as beads of various diameters. You can use the system of braiding a paper drawing or icon, any icon or even beautiful buttons. It all depends on the imagination of the needlewoman and on what holiday the souvenir is for.

How to braid eggs with beads from the middle

To start weaving, it is necessary to put on one bead and fix it with double pulling. Leave the “tail” of the thread approximately 10 cm. Then continue the set of elements to the required size of the egg circumference. Weave the beads on top of each other, performing reciprocating movements, i.e. in the upper element should be double threading. At the end of the next action, its end must necessarily look forward in the direction of work. As a result, you will get a row consisting of two beads in width. Continue weaving according to the selected pattern, not forgetting about the pattern being executed.

How to braid eggs with beads by performing a longitudinal pattern

All weaving steps are performed in the same order as in the manufacture of a souvenir from the middle. Only instead of the wide part of the egg, you should start with the longitudinal. This area is considered a little inconvenient for braiding, but it allows you to perform original schemes with the introduction of drawings and other elements. This is how Easter souvenirs are made with the image of the faces of the saints. During such weaving, a central oval with an empty part is obtained.

How to braid eggs with beads, starting from the top

There are braiding patterns that allow you to start manufacturing from the top of the egg. This is a very difficult and painstaking job, especially when doing bead additions. But this method is still used when weaving simple patterns with delicate elements. Such eggs are pre-stained in a contrasting color and thoroughly dried. Only then do they braid with beads.