Decorating eggs with beads is a separate genre of beading art that requires not only artistic skills, but also well-developed spatial thinking. The egg, due to its irregular shape, is difficult to braid. At the same time, the beading masters cope with this task gracefully and every time in a new way - there is not a single pair of identically braided eggs. To decorate the egg, you can use a ready-made scheme downloaded on the Internet, or create your own.
Instructions
Step 1
Ready-made schemes are an easy way out. By changing the scale and leaving the schematic, you can create an absolutely unique piece of art. These patterns can be downloaded from any beadwork website.
Step 2
To create a diagram, you can plot it on paper (depicting exactly the elliptical shape of the workpiece) or on the egg itself. In the second case, you will have to come up with a way to remove pencil marks later if the jewelry is openwork or made of transparent beads. Use different icons and shapes to indicate the color and shape of the beads (bugles, cuttings, beads …). In both cases, strictly observe the scale so that later you do not have to change the scheme on the fly.
Step 3
If you are drawing a diagram on paper, it is ideal to immediately represent it in color. You can immediately determine whether the transparent beads will be lost against a bright blue background, whether the combination of purple and yellow will cut your eyes, etc.
Step 4
An important role is played by the material on which you string the beads: thread, fishing line, wire. The thread is soft and flexible, the line has great elasticity, and the wire keeps its shape perfectly. The color of this material will affect the perception of the color of the beads, especially the transparent ones. Therefore, for flexible and light ornaments, choose a strong thread or fishing line to match the beads, and braid parts that require rigidity and woven from opaque beads with wire.
Step 5
When actually braiding the eggs with beads, strictly follow the pattern. The slightest deviation from it can distort the form and make a huge work useless. Take breaks every half hour to rejuvenate and rest your eyes. If you want to be in time for Easter, start work on Shrovetide.
