It's hard to believe, but beads are over one hundred thousand years old. At different times they were symbols of power and wealth, attributes of witchcraft and healing. And there were centuries when they were not remembered at all.
Felted beads are a decoration for any girl
Today this accessory is extremely popular. Felted beads are a highlight of fashion shows by famous couturiers.
“Wool fashion show” once again demonstrates that beads are not only winter decorations. They perfectly complement clothes for any season.
A variety of designs and unusual colors allow you to choose felted beads for both a business suit and a casual dress. The beads give their owner their inherent warmth, giving a unique charm and femininity.
To buy a magical accessory, you don’t have to go to a high fashion salon or a boutique with exorbitant prices. Any girl, without leaving home, can decorate her wardrobe with a stylish and so attractive decoration.
The basics: what to equip yourself with for wet felting jewelry
First, you need to decide on your favorite color and style of clothing - the beads should be in harmony with your look.
The main material you will need is uncombed wool. You can use any material designed for felting.
Combed wool is more elastic, so it will be more difficult to roll the ball into a tight ball.
The color and number of wool fibers depend on how the desired decoration appears.: plain or colored, necked or hanging freely.
If the intended beads are short, you will need a special lock. It is purchased in a specialized store along with other accessories.
Beads can be not only round. With a little practice, you can learn to give them an oval or oblong shape.
It is possible to alternate wool balls with beads made of wood, metal, plastic; decorating them with embroidery, beads or something else. Design solutions will be suggested by your imagination.
Master class on wet felting wool beads at home
Felted beads look impressive, looking like a precious stone.
Master class presents making “malachite” beads of the Mistress of the Copper Mountain.
Materials and tools
- Combed ribbon of noble green color.
- A little black tint - to create veins “on the stone”.
- Bubble film - speeds up the stalling process.
- Container with hot water.
- Liquid soap without cream additives.
- Towel.
- Gypsy needle.
- Thin knitting needle.
- A narrow satin ribbon, the color harmonizing with the intended decoration. Beads gather on it, which looks very beautiful. In this case, there is no need for a clasp - a beautiful bow will replace it.
- Glue "Moment Crystal" for processing the edge of the tape.
Sequencing
1. Blanks for beads. Tear thin long strands from the green combed ribbon, two for each bead. Don't forget that wool shrinks during felting - take extra. If you need beads of the same size, then the strands need to be prepared in advance, according to the desired number.
The pieces of wool should be of the same density. Later it is difficult to determine the number of fibers used to make the first bead.
Taking the strand by the edge, roll it into a bun. Wind the second strand on top. You should get a tight ball. Prepare the material for all beads in the same way. Wind thin strands of black fiber onto each green piece, imitating the veins on the stone.
2. Wet felting. Immerse the ball in the soapy solution. Be sure to hold it with your fingers, thereby preventing the fibers from unwinding. The bead should be well saturated with water. After slightly squeezing the ball, begin to roll it between your palms. Movements should be very soft - without pressure.
Excess foam can be removed from the ball by dipping it into a container with soapy water. To speed up the process of falling the bead, start rolling it on bubble wrap. As the ball thickens, increase the pressure.
If it has become hard and the wool fibers adhere tightly to the surface, you can finish felting. In the same way, make the required number of beads.
3. Wash and dry. Rinse the beads well in running warm water and then in cold water. Finally, roll each ball between your palms to even out the shape.
Make holes for the tape in advance, before drying.. Once the beads are dry, it will be much more difficult to pierce them through. You can pierce the beads with a gypsy needle or a thin knitting needle. Make larger holes for the tape.
You can dry the balls on a knitting needle, or use toothpicks for this purpose. It will take overnight to dry. The next day, start assembling the beads into an original decoration.
4. Assembly. Place the dried beads on a cloth or towel. This is necessary so that they do not roll away anywhere. Cut the edge of the tape diagonally and treat it with Moment Crystal glue. Once the glue has dried, use a gypsy needle to string the beads onto the ribbon.
The beads are ready. Wear them with pleasure, feeling like a fabulous Mistress of the Copper Mountain.
Interesting ideas for felting wool beads
Mommy can make a special decoration for children, who has mastered the basics of wool felting. These are the so-called mother beads (sling beads) – a piece of jewelry for women that is also a toy for a child. The baby, being in his mother's arms or in a sling, occupies himself and does not fiddle with his mother. Mama beads act as a sedative.
There is a peculiarity in the manufacture of these beads: the wool should not shed, the beads should be attached to a ribbon or knitted braid. The main rule is the safety of the baby. The beads are very easy to care for - they can be washed like baby clothes.
Make beads for your loved one. Initially, beads were a men's accessory. Our very distant great-grandfathers, successful hunters or tribal leaders, demonstrated their dominance with jewelry made from teeth or animal bones.
Today, men's beads are just a return to ancient traditions. They won the hearts of the stronger sex not only in a creative environment or on vacation, but also in everyday life. Ahead - youth, supporters of subcultures and stylish men.
When making men's beads, it is necessary to observe three principles: rigor, restraint, brevity.
The beads are felted in small sizes, round and in the shape of a cylinder. It is customary to decorate them with a small metal pendant with a masculine “character” in the form of a claw, a coin, and so on.
Felted beads are multifunctional - they will take on any meaning given by the owner. Their beauty lies in the fact that they will always remain a unique work of authorship. Millions of hairs will never intertwine in the same way. Wool fashion show...
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