The scheme of beadwork icons: a master class

Since ancient times, icons occupied an important place in the house of a Russian man. There was not a single log hut whose walls would not adorn the faces of saints. In our time, little has changed, except that there are more techniques and ways to implement them.

Beaded placer

One of the most popular methods of performing icons today is the embroidery of icons with beads, the master class of which we will now hold.

A very small number of skilled craftsmen with a huge work experience can create their creations directly on fabrics that do not contain a printed scheme. The rest is beaded directly on the finished billets. Ideal for this scheme is beadwork beads icons. In this case, there is a ready-made multicolored pattern on the fabric, it remains only to attach the beads on top.

Matching Schemes

To purchase material for embroidery should be responsible, because it is from him, in the first place and depends on the appearance of the finished product. In case you decided to embroider the icon with beads, you need to buy the scheme in a specialized store. If you decide to save on materials, then in return you risk getting something incomprehensible, only remotely resembling the product that you would like to receive as a result of your work. Since the icon, whether you are embroidering it for yourself or making it as a gift, is an object that will delight the eye for more than a year or even for one decade, the material should be appropriate. Best of all, when the pattern of embroidery beads of the icon from below is dense with non-woven fabric. Then the beads will hold tight, and when you wrap the finished product on a veneer or cardboard when framed in a frame, it will be much easier for you.

Now draw attention to the drawing itself. It should be clear, beginner skilled workers best stop on the option, when the input and output needles on the diagram (places where the needle is to be stuck with a strung bead) are marked with dark dots. Beginners are so much easier. Later, when the eye is already swept, you can use the circuits without the above mentioned marks.

Selection of beads

Having determined what kind of icon is going to be embroidered, you go to the next, very important stage - the selection of beads.

As a rule, in order to embroider beads on fabrics, the material from Czech producers is selected. There are a lot of goods of Chinese firms on the market. However, in comparison with them, Czech beads are smooth, smooth, beads are one into one, and there is practically no marriage. This homogeneity is very important in embroidery with beads. Since it is the quality of the material that guarantees the beautiful performance of the work. When beads are placed one into one, the icon, and any other picture, takes on an unusually luxurious appearance, shimmers in the sunlight and gives joy to its owner.

Teaching Embroidery Techniques

The embroidery of icons with beads, the master class of which is presented in this article, is a very fascinating activity. The main thing in the work is accuracy. If you will make even stitches and lay all the beads with one side, you will have an unusually beautiful product. As for how to properly embroider, then opinions differ. Some needlewomen are embroidered from the bottom up, passing the needle stitches in the direction from the lower left corner of each square of the scheme to the upper right. Others, on the contrary, embroider from top to bottom. In this case, the needle extends from the upper left corner to the lower right corner. Choose a convenient corner for embroidery with good lighting. In the evening, you can additionally use a table lamp. Beads are best spread out in colors in special containers - then it will not crumble, and it will be convenient to thread on a needle. Choose the most suitable for you way of embroidery (many prefer work from the bottom up) and boldly embark on creativity. The result of your work will be an icon that will protect you or your acquaintances (in case you embroider it for a gift).

Why do icons help?

The Russian Orthodox Church believes that the Lord listens to the prayers before the faces of those saints who, during their lifetime, proved their special purity, the presence of the Holy Spirit in them, through which they performed their good deeds in one or another field. At the same time, every saint is given the power to help people in the very things that he himself did during his lifetime. This was the main decisive factor in why each icon has its own special purpose. Let us dwell on the most common faces of saints.

Icon "Seven-sided"

In a large assortment on sale embroidered registered icons are presented with beads. Schemes for their embroidery to pick up is easy, the main thing - to decide what kind of icon you need.

It should be borne in mind that all of them, in addition to the external appearance, also have a symbolic meaning. For example, the icon "Semistrelna", the embroidery pattern of which is presented in almost every needlework shop, has long been known for its healing possibilities. It is also believed that before this icon should be prayed for the enemies, asking for it and about the heart's softening, even the second one, "Softening the Evil Hearts", speaks about it.

The image of Nicholas the Wonderworker

"Nicholas the Wonderworker" - an icon of beads, the scheme of which is no less common. It is considered a kind of amulet, protecting and bringing grace. It is said that for each person this icon has a special meaning, known only to it. The holiday of St. Nicholas is remembered ever since childhood. After all, it is this saint who brings gifts to obedient children every winter. According to legend, during the lifetime Nicholas the Wonderworker gave gifts to poor people, for this nobility and other, no less good deeds, he was ranked among the saints.

Wedding icons

Often the needlework scheme is acquired by the beadwork of the icon of the wedding. More precisely, this is not one icon, but a couple that will protect and protect the newlyweds. There are many varieties of such icons. What distinguishes them first of all is that they always go in pairs. Beaded set, of course, will be an excellent gift for the wedding.

The Purpose of Icons

Since we can talk about each icon indefinitely, we will try to briefly review the main ones, to find out what kind of assistance they provide.

It is believed that from the thieves the house is able to protect the icon "The Watchful Eye", "Bethlehem" and "Semisloral Mother of God", the icon "Crucifixion" and "The Mother of God, located above the gates."

The curative properties have long been vested in the icons of the Mother of God "The Three Hands", "Joy and Consolation", "The Holy Grace", "The Unbreakable Wall", the image of St. Panteleimon.

In order to beg for beauty and love from the Lord, the icons of the Mother of God "Unfading Color", "Worthy to eat", were brought into the house. They also turned to the image of "The Savior of the Golden Vlasas" and the icon "The Transfiguration of the Lord."

In order to pray for the obedience of the children, the icons "The Annunciation of the Holy Virgin", the images of the Mother of God - "The Key of Enlightenment" and "The Witcher of the Mind" were used.

Where to choose an icon?

Most beginner needlewomen go in search of the necessary scheme for specialized stores. However, sometimes, in order to find something for yourself, it is necessary to bypass many of those where the embroidery is sold with beads. Icons, schemes (photo) can be seen in our article. So, when you decide what kind of icon you are going to embroider, you can safely get down to work. The choice of schemes is unusually large, if you wish, you can arrange delivery of the goods you like not only from Russia, but also from abroad.

Here, in our article, embroidery of icons with beads is presented, the master class of which is carried out by experienced needlewomen. Many craftsmen started their work on such recommendations. Any embroidery with beads, and the execution of icons in particular, is a sincere process. In talented hands, the pattern of beadwork of the icon will become a real masterpiece. It can be a great gift.

The diagram of the beadwork you bought with the beads will bring you with incomparable pleasure. After all, in addition to the purpose of this image, it will absorb the warmth of your hands and the love you put into your work. That's why experienced needlewomen are advised to engage in embroidery in a good mood, and before that pray.