There are various techniques for weaving leaves from beads. We tried to collect the most successful and well-known techniques. Additions are welcome!
Master classes on French arc weaving technique from Alla Maslennikova:
1. Pointed leaf
This leaflet is made as follows:
Step 1. Twist the short (axle) and long (bottom) wires. The axis must be straight.
Axle length = leaf length + stem length (from 3 cm) + margin on top (2-3 cm).
Step 2. String beads onto the axle and bottom. There should be more beads on the bottom than on the axle.
Step 3. Secure the right half of the arc. Place the low one on top of the work and twist it around the axis (1 turn).
Step 4. String the missing beads on the bottom to complete the arc. Pay attention to the location of the beads at the top of the right and left halves of the arc and the angle of their connection with the axis. It is this arrangement that allows you to get a pointed leaf.
Step 5. To secure the left half of the arc at the bottom, place the wire on top of the work.
Step 6. To secure the left half of the arc at the bottom, twist the wire around the leg (1 turn).
Step 7 Perform the next arc in the same way as the previous one. The new arch should fit snugly to the previous one. You must also ensure that the axis remains straight.
Step 8 Complete the arc in the same way as the previous one. We still make sure that the axis remains straight, and the new arc fits tightly to the previous one.
Step 9 Perform the required number of arcs in the same way as the previous ones.
Step 10 To secure the last arc, twist the wire around the leg until the end.
Step 11 This is what the reverse side should look like.
Step 12 Bend the top end of the axle to the wrong side. The fold should fit snugly to the top arc.
Step 14 Press the tip of the axle firmly against the underside of the sheet. If everything is done correctly, the tip of the wire will rest against the twist of the previous arc and subsequently will not cling to anything.
2. Narrow pointed leaf
This leaf has a more pointed end and an elongated shape compared to the previous one.
Step 1. Start working by analogy with a pointed leaf. The difference is that beads are strung on the axis between the arcs.
Step 2. The next arc is fixed on the axis above the bead.
Step 3. To complete the arc, perform 1 revolution around the stem.
Step 4.
To give the leaf an even sharper shape, the number of beads can be increased (optional).Step 5.
Step 6.Bend the top end of the axle to the wrong side.Leave the tip of the axle 2-3 mm long (cut off the excess), i.e. such that it rests on the last bead on the axis.Press the tip firmly against the axle.
3. Round sheet
Step 1.Start working by analogy with a pointed leaf. The difference is that at the top of the low axis it is fixed not at an angle, but perpendicularly.
Step 2. The beginning of the second half of the arc is also located perpendicular to the axis. The beads should be pressed tightly against the axis and the end of the first half of the arc so that the arc appears single (without twisting).
Step 3.Perform the next arc in the same way.You need to make sure that the axis remains straight, and still press the initial beads of the second half of the arc tightly against the axis.
Step 5.Perform the required number of arcs. To complete the work, you need to twist the wire around the leg until the end.
Step 6.
Bend the upper end of the axle to the wrong side.The fold should be close to the last arc.Leave the tip of the axis 2-3 mm long, i.e. such that it rests against the twist of the penultimate arc.Press the tip firmly against the axle.
Step 1. Make a loop of 5-9 beads on the wire, leaving a short end of the wire on one side and a long one on the other. Fasten the loop with 1-2 turns. Straighten the short end of the wire, because it will serve as a leg.
Step 2. The next arc should frame the previous one. It should be secured to the stem with 1-2 turns, similar to the previous one. Leaves of 1-4 arcs are made using this method.
Step 3. Make the next leaf on the long end of the wire in the same way as the previous one.
Make the first arc (loop) by stepping back a small distance from the previous leaf.
It falls on the indentation from the previous leaf and the stem of the new leaf (from the base of the inner loop to the base of the outer).
Step 4. Make the required number of arcs for the second leaf. If the distance from the previous leaf was sufficient, then the bases of the leaves will be at a short distance from each other.
Step 5. Make the required number of leaves. Shape the branch by twisting the wire.
You can also make flowers this way.
5. Toothed leaf
Step 1. Make one arc as for a pointed sheet.
Step 2. Perform a right return arc, i.e. fasten it from above not on the axis, but on the previous arc, stepping back from its upper edge by 5-9 beads.
In this case, insert the wire from the wrong side and bring it out from the front.
Step 3. Secure the arc at the bottom. The second half of the arc should go around the first, tightly adjacent to it.
Step 4. Perform the left return arc by analogy with the right one. At the same time, secure the first half of the arc at the same level at which the right arc was secured. This is usually one bead further from the top.
Step 5. Complete the left return arc in the same way as the right one.
Step 6. Perform the next return arc again on the right, securing it to the previous arc.
Step 7Perform the next left return arc in the same way.
Step 8Perform the required number of return arcs. To finally secure the wire, you need to twist it around the leg.
Step 9Bend the upper end of the axle to the wrong side, cut it to the level of the top bead on the axle and press tightly to the axle.
Another common weaving technique is mosaic technique.
1. Rounded leaf.
The technique of weaving a simple rounded sheet is shown in the figure on the left. This type of leaf can be used to weave leaves and petals of many plants. Color, size and shape of bends may vary. The mosaic weaving technique is quite simple. Cut a long thread and fasten 1 bead on the thread, leaving an end of 8-10 cm. String the required number of beads (the number of beads should be approximately half of the number that gives you the required length of the sheet). This will be the central vein of the leaf (Fig. 1-3). Then follow Figures 4-5 until the job is completed. Then repeat the same on the other side of the midrib. After completing the leaf, tie the thread and hide the end.
2. A leaf with jagged edges.
When turning at the end of a row, before starting a new row, instead of skipping the bead that came out and pulling the thread through the last one added, string a larger size round bead, such as 14°, and pull the thread through the bead again from which it came out, and the last bead added at the beginning of the new row (Fig. 1 on the right)
3. Petals or leaves with frilly edges.
Add loops of 3 size 11 beads between pairs of beads along the edge of the sheet (Fig. 2).
4. Leaves with long pointed tips.
Add 1 extra bead when stringing the midrib (start with an odd total number of beads, not an even number), then pull the thread back through 2 rather than 1 bead at the end of the top when weaving the first row of the leaf (Figures 3 and 4).
5. Curved petals or leaves.
String the midrib beads and work your way back to the beginning. In the next row, make an increase once in the middle by adding 2 beads instead of 1 (Fig. 5). Continue adding 2 beads at a time until the end of the half sheet. On the other side of the sheet, make a decrease in the center by 1 bead, skipping the bead. On the next row, add 2 beads where you missed a bead. In the next row, pull the thread through 2 beads. In the next row, add only 1 bead instead of 2 to make it smaller (Figure 6).
6. Composite leaves.
Make 3 or 5 leaves and join them with square stitches along the bottom diagonal edge (Fig. 7 and 8). Attach the stem using square stitches.
Another unusual, rather complex version of weaving leaves (in this case, grape leaves) from Tatyana Ivanova.
Cut the green wire to the maximum length, put on 4 green beads, go back through three beads, tighten so that you have a main axis of 20 cm, and the rest of the length goes to the working end. Now make a loop around the main row, put the required number of beads on the working end, go around the central row and make a turn around the central row at the base (photo 2).
This sheet is woven in steps. We collect 5 beads, cling to the center of the leaf (photo 3), make a turn, collect 7 beads and return down to the base of the leaf, make a turn and form a step on the other side in the same way (photo 4-5). When you have weaved three steps of the leaf, you need to make a pointed protrusion. To do this, you need to collect more beads, form a sharp protrusion (photo 7-8) and return back to the base. Repeat the second side.
Continue weaving the grape leaf with beads using this principle. Each subsequent bottom row is wider than the previous one (photo 10-13), but when another row with sharp protrusions is ready, then you need to start reducing the leaf (photo 14-15). After carefully studying the photo above, you can repeat the weaving yourself.
We begin weaving the left side of the leaf. Weave the half as shown in photo 16 and attach it in the center to the edge of the finished sheet. Continue weaving the leaf, clinging to the edge of the leaf (photo 17-20) until the end. Repeat the same on the other side (photo 21-22).
Now you need to complete the leaf, for this you need to weave two halves as shown in photo 25 and weave them to the lower edges of the grape leaf. In order for the massive sheet to hold its shape, you need to make a frame from thick wire. Wrap it with green thread (photo 27), and then secure it on the back side of the sheet (photo 28-29).
You can also weave smaller leaves using the second method, in which the frame is immediately woven as work progresses, as shown in photos 31-32. And so on for all subsequent halves of this sheet. Below in the photo you see two ready-made options. On the right is on an attached frame, and on the left with a woven one.
Ivy leaf.
Scheme by Elena Bashkatova.
The French arc weaving technique is also used here. But two additional pieces of wire were used for two axes on the sides. Thus, the base of the sheet axis from the place where two axes were added and below will consist of three wires, which will give the sheet additional strength. Gloxinia from beads
For those who are interested in beadwork, I introduce you to an incredibly beautiful flower and a master class. The flower is called Gloxinia and is woven in a parallel weave.
For those who don’t know how to weave with parallel weaving, read and learn:
parallel weaving (in English this technique is called the Victorian method).
The simplest petal or leaf is made as follows.
Three beads are strung on a wire approximately 20-30 cm long (Fig. 1), then one end of the wire is passed through two beads towards the other (Fig. 2), the beads are tightly attracted to each other - and a small triangle is obtained. The ends of the wire should be approximately the same length.
Then three beads are collected on one end, and the other end passes towards it again (Fig. 3), the new row is well pulled up to the previous one, then a row of four beads is made in the same way. Work continues in accordance with basic scheme No. 1.
When the last row is completed, the ends of the wire are tightly twisted so that the petal does not fall apart.
Petals and leaves can have a flat shape, which was described above, or they can be concave or convex.
In order to make such a petal, you first need to make half of the petal according to basic pattern No. 1. Then take a wire of the same length and thread it into the loop between the first and second rows. Then one bead is strung on one end of the wire, the other end is passed through it towards the first, and the loop is tightened well.
Next, the end of the wire that is closer to the finished part of the sample is threaded into the loop between the second and third rows, as many beads are strung on it as the third row of the first half consists of, the second end of the wire passes towards the first, and the row is pulled tight.
Execution of the sample continues in accordance with basic scheme No. 2.
You should pay attention to the fact that it is necessary to tighten the rows well, since a loosely tightened product turns out loose and does not hold the desired shape.
Now let's look at the principle of making a sheet with a carved edge - basic scheme No. 3.
Up to the fourth row, everything is done as before (basic diagram No. 1), and then we string two beads onto each wire, move the last bead a little to the side, pass the end of the wire through the first and tighten the loop.
Then we perform 2-3 rows in the usual way and again repeat the technique described above. This sequence of actions is repeated the required number of times.
In order not to present diagrams that repeat the basic ones in configuration, but differ in a different number of beads in the rows, use the numerical form of the element.
This formula gives the sequence of rows and the number of beads in each. For example, a scheme presented as basic scheme No. 1 in the form of a formula will look like this: 1-2-3-4-5-4-3-2-1.
If someone doesn’t understand the description at all, watch the video tutorial
It's clear? Let's move on to the flower itself.
Gloxinia (parallel weaving).
A gloxinia flower consists of 6 petals connected to each other.
Each petal is woven from two parts in a parallel weave.
Place 5 white beads on the wire (I did not measure the length of the wire, but approximately one and a half meters), pass through three. You will get the first two rows, i.e. we can write it like this
1 rub. - 2 white
2 r. - 3 white
3 r. - 3 red, 2 white
4 rub. - 5 red, 2 white
5 rub. - 6 red, 2 white
6 rub. - 7 red, 2 white
7 rub. - 7 red, 2 white
8 rub. - 7 red, 2 white
9 rub. - 7 red, 1 white
10 rub. - 6 red, 1 white
11 rub. - 6 red
12 rub. - 5 red
14 rub. - 5 red
15 rub. - 4 red
16 rub. - 4 red
17 rub. - 4 red
18 rub. - 4 red
19 rub. - 4 red
20 rub. - 4 red
21 rub. - 3 red
22 rub. - 1 white, 2 red
23 rub. - 2 white, 1 red
24 rub. - 2 white, 1 red
25 rub. - 3 white
26 rub. - 2 white
27 rub. - 1 white.
The second half of the petal is woven into the first as it is weaved. The arrangement of the beads is mirrored.
The second petal (and each subsequent petal to the previous one) is woven to the first after the 10th row.
That is, we braid the first half of the petal to the previous petal, and we braid the second half to the first half of the petal.
If you want there to be more white in the throat of the flower, start stringing the white beads higher, from about the 17th row.
Gloxinia from beadsFor those who are interested in beadwork, I introduce you to an incredibly beautiful flower and a master class. The flower is called Gloxinia and is woven in a parallel weave.
For those who don’t know how to weave with parallel weaving, read and learn:
parallel weaving (in English this technique is called the Victorian method).
The simplest petal or leaf is made as follows.
Three beads are strung on a wire approximately 20-30 cm long (Fig. 1), then one end of the wire is passed through two beads towards the other (Fig. 2), the beads are tightly attracted to each other - and a small triangle is obtained. The ends of the wire should be approximately the same length.
Then three beads are collected on one end, and the other end passes towards it again (Fig. 3), the new row is well pulled up to the previous one, then a row of four beads is made in the same way. Work continues in accordance with basic scheme No. 1.
When the last row is completed, the ends of the wire are tightly twisted so that the petal does not fall apart.
Petals and leaves can have a flat shape, which was described above, or they can be concave or convex.
In order to make such a petal, you first need to make half of the petal according to basic pattern No. 1. Then take a wire of the same length and thread it into the loop between the first and second rows. Then one bead is strung on one end of the wire, the other end is passed through it towards the first, and the loop is tightened well.
Next, the end of the wire that is closer to the finished part of the sample is threaded into the loop between the second and third rows, as many beads are strung on it as the third row of the first half consists of, the second end of the wire passes towards the first, and the row is pulled tight.
Execution of the sample continues in accordance with basic scheme No. 2.
You should pay attention to the fact that it is necessary to tighten the rows well, since a loosely tightened product turns out loose and does not hold the desired shape.
Now let's look at the principle of making a sheet with a carved edge - basic scheme No. 3.
Up to the fourth row, everything is done as before (basic diagram No. 1), and then we string two beads onto each wire, move the last bead a little to the side, pass the end of the wire through the first and tighten the loop.
Then we perform 2-3 rows in the usual way and again repeat the technique described above. This sequence of actions is repeated the required number of times.
In order not to present diagrams that repeat the basic ones in configuration, but differ in a different number of beads in the rows, use the numerical form of the element.
This formula gives the sequence of rows and the number of beads in each. For example, a scheme presented as basic scheme No. 1 in the form of a formula will look like this: 1-2-3-4-5-4-3-2-1.
If someone doesn’t understand the description at all, watch the video tutorial
It's clear? Let's move on to the flower itself.
Gloxinia (parallel weaving).
A gloxinia flower consists of 6 petals connected to each other.
Each petal is woven from two parts in a parallel weave.
Place 5 white beads on the wire (I did not measure the length of the wire, but approximately one and a half meters), pass through three. You will get the first two rows, i.e. we can write it like this
1 rub. - 2 white
2 r. - 3 white
3 r. - 3 red, 2 white
4 rub. - 5 red, 2 white
5 rub. - 6 red, 2 white
6 rub. - 7 red, 2 white
7 rub. - 7 red, 2 white
8 rub. - 7 red, 2 white
9 rub. - 7 red, 1 white
10 rub. - 6 red, 1 white
11 rub. - 6 red
12 rub. - 5 red
14 rub. - 5 red
15 rub. - 4 red
16 rub. - 4 red
17 rub. - 4 red
18 rub. - 4 red
19 rub. - 4 red
20 rub. - 4 red
21 rub. - 3 red
22 rub. - 1 white, 2 red
23 rub. - 2 white, 1 red
24 rub. - 2 white, 1 red
25 rub. - 3 white
26 rub. - 2 white
27 rub. - 1 white.
The second half of the petal is woven into the first as it is weaved. The arrangement of the beads is mirrored.
The second petal (and each subsequent petal to the previous one) is woven to the first after the 10th row.
That is, we braid the first half of the petal to the previous petal, and we braid the second half to the first half of the petal.
If you want there to be more white in the throat of the flower, start stringing the white beads higher, from about the 17th row.
A beaded flower is an interesting accessory that not only looks original, it is also an expensive thing that is always relevant. Gloxinia made of beads will invariably attract attention, because at first glance the pattern of its weaving is quite complex, and it is quite difficult for an uninitiated person in beadwork to figure out where the work begins and where it ends.
In addition, this particular flower, made of beads, is as close as possible to its real counterpart. Despite the fact that it is made of fairly large beads, the finished work looks elegant and sophisticated.
Despite the apparent complexity, weaving gloxinia with your own hands is quite simple. In addition, the process will not take much time. Flower weaving is carried out using various techniques. But, they are not difficult to master even for beginners. Moreover, a detailed master class can greatly facilitate this task. Next is a training lesson with detailed photos. You can also watch a video on the topic of weaving gloxinia parts from beads.
Here are the materials that will be needed to complete the product:
- beads white, red, green;
- some yellow beads;
- medium thickness wire. It must be strong enough to withstand the significant weight of the petal and leaf structures;
- green florist;
- wire cutters
Weaving a flower
We start weaving from a flower bud. The weaving pattern for the petals is quite simple. We bite off a wire approximately 80-85 cm long. We string 7 white light beads. They should be located in the center. At the same time, through 4 of them we thread one of the ends of the segment. It turns out 2 rows. This is the base of the petal.
The next row is 1 white, 1 red, white, and 4 more red beads. We again thread one of the wire pieces through the entire amount.
In the next row we increase the number of red beads by 2 pcs. This should be done from the side where there are more red beads, without affecting the white rows that will run along the petal along 8 transverse rows.
The number of beads should be increased in the same way up to the sixth row. We repeat the seventh. From the eighth, you can reduce the number of beads by 1. This must be done after 1 row. So until there are 6 left at 15 rubles. So - until 19 p.m. At 20 p.m. – 5 beads.
21 rub. – 2 white, 3 red.
22 rub. – 3 white and 2 red.
23 rub. - same.
After this you need to make the second part of the petal. You need to weave it in a mirror image of the first. Just finishing each row, we intertwine the wire with the first part. Thus, you will get a petal consisting of two parts. White stripes will be located at both ends. The middle - bottom is also white.
In order for the edges of the petal to be concave into the flower, you must initially try to align the rows in the center of the double petal into a straight line. And its outer edges will be in the shape of arcs.
It will be necessary to saddle 3 more such symmetrical petals. As they are weaved, each side must be connected to the side of the previous one. The result is a finished flower cup.
To make its middle, we make a middle of five stamens. Ten-centimeter wire sections should be prepared in advance. We put 5 yellow beads on each of them. We leave them in the center and thread both ends of the wire through 20 white ones. All the stamens from below will need to be connected, that is, the lower sections of the wires will need to be tightly twisted. We place this center inside the flower and twist all the lower ends so that there is no hole left at the bottom.
Weaving gloxinia from beads is exciting because you can liven up the atmosphere in your home and distract yourself from everyday work. Gloxinia in nature is incredible and captivating with its beauty. But a real bud will not please the eye for a long time, but it is possible to reproduce real beauty by making it yourself.
Working material
To work you will need:
- wire with a diameter of 0.25 – 0.30 mm. And also 0.40 mm.
- tongs, wire cutters, etc.
- beads
Beads colors:
- red
- pink
- green
- white
One flower will consist of:
- Bowl of leaves (2 pcs.)
- Leaves (2 pcs.)
- Stamens
- Petals: External (3 pcs.) Internal (4 pcs.)
Gloxinia weaving technology
Inner petal
In order to assemble the internal one, you will need to repeat a few simple steps:
- 18 red ones are put on the wire, thus forming an axis.
- Then we string arcs around. Four arcs will be adjacent to this area on top. Each one is made very simply. Two branches are gathered around the main thread on both sides, this creates an arc. Afterwards, the shape is fixed around the arcs and wrapped on top. These steps must be repeated 4 times, each time increasing the number of beads strung by 2 pieces.
- The final note of the design is its openwork part. At the base of the extreme arc with a free edge, 5 beads are collected.
- The free edge with the finished 5 beads is grabbed by the edge of the pink petal. This is how the white lace headband is folded. In order to determine the uniform distance of the lace, you just need to count 3-4 pieces. the petal itself. The result is miniature lace, which needs to be duplicated throughout the entire shape.
Outer petal
- It is not necessary to use only pink for the outer part of the petal. For volume and play of color, you can use scarlet or red.
- The external has the same basis as the internal. We repeat stringing 18 beads, and then weave 4 circles around.
- On the basis of the 4th arc we weave slopes on both sides. We string up enough beads onto the free edge of the arc so that it does not reach the top of the previous part.
- Completing this layer of cloves, the same amount of beads is collected downwards.
- We fix the new layer of the slope tooth very well.
- When creating subsequent layers, you must remember that the amount of stringed beads now needs to be increased in order to create an openwork flower.
- This action is repeated 2 more times and so on one side of the outer petal we get a small protruding tooth.
- We must not forget that on the other side there is the same clove, since the petal itself must be full.
- Having completed the shape of the outer petal, it is decorated like the inner petal of the gloxinia. White beads are strung and braided around the entire form.
Weaving green leaves
For sepals you need:
- Place green beads on the wire. You will get an axis of 12 beads.
- As with the inner petal of gloxinia, 3 arches are also formed around the base of the sepal.
Then we collect a large green gloxinia leaf:
- To weave this leaf you will need a denser wire of 0.40 mm, since the finished leaves must hold their shape.
- 25 pcs per wire.
- We weave three arcs onto the finished axis. (Actions are repeated as with external parts).
- We braid the bases of the green leaf with cloves. (The teeth will be much smaller and less frequent).
Making the stamen of a bud
- White beads are placed on a fishing line, this method is called “needle”. 40 beads are placed on the wire.
- Count out 10 beads from 40 stringed beads and separate them.
- We bend the separated section with the free edge and form a hook.
- Place the free edge in a row. A stick with a loop is formed - this is one part of the stamen. You need 3-4 pieces of these sticks with a loop. and you will get a full-fledged stamen.
You can assemble such a structure together with your family and friends. And most importantly, the bouquet will delight the eye for decades.
For a more detailed study, a video of gloxinia weaving is attached:
