Using the beading technique, you can make a variety of jewelry - from simple jewelry to complex and expensive necklaces and bracelets using precious stones. Among the different techniques of work, the technique of weaving on the machine stands out, which attracts craftswomen with its simplicity, the speed of manufacturing products, as well as the breadth of possibilities that open up to the master working on the machine. You can master the basics of weaving on the machine in one evening.
Instructions
Step 1
You can buy a machine for beading in a needlework store or make it by hand. The machine, made by hand, must have a length of at least 30 cm, as well as two planks at the front and back.
Step 2
Each strip must be fitted with pins or thin studs a millimeter apart, no more than 5 mm high. For these studs, you will hook the threads. Also, a spring, a comb or slotted cardboard can play the role of studs.
Step 3
To stretch the warp threads, determine how many beads the pattern you will be braiding has. The number of threads should be one more than the number of beads in a row.
Step 4
Take good quality, strong threads and pull them with equal force on the front and back of the machine. Fasten the ends of the threads so that they do not slip out of the grooves of the machine.
Step 5
On the right warp thread, knot a strong, fine thread for weaving, into which the beaded needle is threaded. Cast on the required number of beads for the first row according to the pattern. Lay the working thread with the threaded beads across the warp threads from right to left, and then pass the needle through the entire row of beads under the warp threads, thus securing them.
Step 6
Go to the next row - string the same number of beads of the desired colors on the working thread and fasten them again from left to right on the base. Continue to weave the fabric according to the pattern until you have completely woven the garment. At the end, secure the threads in any convenient way.
