Baubles from the beads

Surely you once paid attention to unusual bracelets adorning the wrists of girls with original taste. Traditionally, these accessories have a small width (3-4 cm) and are tied to the wrist knot or fastened to a special lock. Bracelets of this kind are called "baubles", and symbolize a strong friendship and affection. In addition, each color in a traditional bracelet denotes a person's position in relation to others or his character.

By tradition, baubles must be performed manually from threads of floss, leather or laces. Modern materials use a twisted pair or telephone wires. Skillful needlewomen were able to combine the weaving of the bracelet and the beads, thus obtaining beautiful baubles of beads.

Baubles from beads and threads - the process of execution

To perform a broomstick you will need the following materials:

Some masters use special machines, into which the axial threads of the bracelet are cut. Such a device helps to quickly perform work on the bracelet and clearly see what pattern is obtained. As a rule, two kinds of weaving are used: mosaic (oblique) and straight. This division is valid both for the work of beads and threads.

The most common weaving scheme is "striped", or "classic", which is performed by both direct and oblique weaving. A detailed master class you can see here .

When making baubles and bracelets from beads, masters choose one of the following options:

  1. A simple bauble. The accessory is made from two of two or three parallel threads, which do not intertwine and do not touch when working. The threads are simply threaded with beads, after which each thread is threaded into a large bead and fastened.
  2. Fenechka-pigtail. Instead of threads, it is better to use a fishing line, since it keeps shape well. Three beads are sewn on beads, after which a pigtail is woven from the ribbons with beads. In such a bracelet, it is desirable to choose three contrasting colors that organically look together.
  3. An openwork bauble. Weave beads of different diameters, colors and shapes are chosen for weaving. For a base, it's better to take a tight thread, so that the bracelet does not look broken. To create an openwork ornament it is necessary to alternate the weaving on two threads separately with weaving them together.
  4. Fenichka of beads in a flower. For such a weaving you can use both yarn and fishing line. Delicate florets of beads can be combined with petals or geomeric figures. It looks very feminine and romantic.
  5. Baubles with names and drawings from beads. These bracelets are the closest to the execution with traditional baubles, as they assume the execution of a bright ornament. As a pattern, you can use Slavic ornaments, Celtic patterns, simple geometric compositions. Original looks from beads with names of groups and names of favorite actors look original.

As you can see, the range of baubles is very wide, so everyone can choose what is closer in spirit.

To whom to present bracelets-bracelets from beads?

Traditionally, baubles are presented as a sign of friendship and intimacy, after which a person must wear a bracelet until he himself is frayed or torn. It is often possible to find pair bracelets, which are also called "baubles of love". These are very similar or absolutely identical accessories worn by lovers. They can not be transferred or removed.

If you want to present a beautiful bauble as a gift to a friend, you can try to make a bracelet with her name or a funny ornament. She will certainly like it!