Narrow chains of different lengths are a versatile decoration. By wearing a few chunky, multi-colored chains around your wrist, you'll create much more accent with bold colors and unexpected transitions. And a long, narrow chain, wrapped around the neck several times, becomes a chic alternative to beads. And it doesn't matter what it is made of: metal, glass beads or small beads.
It is necessary
- Beads of different colors;
- Thin line
Instructions
Step 1
For the first chain, use only beads of one color. It is important that all beads are the same size, otherwise the links in the chain will be uneven and ugly. Cut a piece of fishing line 60-70 cm long. Take the ends with both hands. On the right end, put on four beads of the pre-selected color. Pull them to the middle of the line.
Step 2
With the other end, pass the last of the selected beads in the opposite direction to make a rhombus. Tighten it so the line doesn't show up between the beads. Note that the ends are reversed. The one on the right was on the left, and vice versa.
Step 3
Put four beads on the right end, pull up to the already finished rhombus. On the left end, dial three, go in the opposite direction the last bead worn on the right end. You now have a kind of ellipse. Tighten it without distorting the shape or shifting the already woven section. The ends of the line were reversed again.
Step 4
Type two beads on the right end and one on the left. Again pass the left end through the outermost bead on the right, tighten again. Alternate diamond links and ellipse links in chains, dialing on the right end two or four beads.
Step 5
When the line runs out, cut another piece. Tie the ends of the old and new pieces with a knot. Continue working until you have braided the chain to the desired length. Stop work every half hour to give your eyes rest, move, stretch your back.
Step 6
Weave another such chain by changing the color or creating a pattern. If you need an ornament, then first draw a sketch of it on paper with colored pencils. Do not create a diagram in the process, especially at the initial stage: if something goes wrong, you will have to dissolve it, start over. Take pity on yourself, save yourself time and effort.
