Lilac orchid made of beads. Beaded orchid: mosaic, brick and French weaving techniques

The orchid rightfully takes its place as a favorite among almost all flower growers. This is not surprising: with minimal care in the form of properly selected light and regular watering, the plant delights with extraordinary exotic flowers. bright colors and duration of flowering. Unfortunately, no matter what positive characteristics this representative of the flora has, maintaining its appearance he does not have the opportunity throughout the year. And I would like to admire it all the time! Alternative solution this issue will become an orchid made of beads.

Can be purchased ready-made beauty in gift shops, but it’s much nicer to make it yourself. There are many in various ways making this flower. We suggest considering the most popular weaving patterns.

Weaving a flower for dummies

For experienced craftsmen Beadwork will not be difficult to bring to life almost any idea that your imagination can suggest. It’s more difficult for beginners - they don’t have much experience and practice yet. At the same time, there is a desire to surprise others with your creations.

The master class below clearly and simply explains the process of weaving an orchid from beads. Thanks to him, even inexperienced needlewomen will be able to outside help manufacture beautiful flower with your own hands.

To work you will need:

1. Beads of pistachio, bottle, milk and straw colors;
2. Large pearl beads;
3. Green yarn;
4. Wire;
5. Fishing line;
6. Pliers;
7. Gypsum;
8. Dough made from salt and starch to strengthen the product in the pot;
9. Cotton wool.

A flower arrangement can be made from various quantities opened flowers and buds. It depends on individual desires and ideas.

The buds of an open orchid flower are made using the French beading technique. For beginners, it will not be difficult to master it, it is so simple in its implementation.

First, the outermost pointed petals are made. To do this, a frame is made from two pieces of wire. A short piece of wire is the base. Rows of beads will form around it. The beads are strung on it in the order shown in the image.

For one bud you need to weave three such petals.

We follow the alternation of bead colors as in the picture.

You need to weave two such leaves.

We make a figured petal for the core. Weaving begins in the same way as in the two previous examples. Starting from the fifth row, we form an additional arc on the sides.

All parts for the bud are ready. Let's move on to making orchid leaves. They will be in two sizes - short and long.

For long ones on the axis, you need to collect twice as many beads as you did for the petals. The blanks are made in the same way as the petals, as can be seen from the photo.

Finally, an unopened orchid bud is made from a rounded petal. To do this, fold it in half and roll it into a tube. We give a realistic shape to the bud. We produce several such parts.

After all the components are ready, we begin to assemble the product.

First, we make bends on all the details, giving them a resemblance to a real flower.

Then we use two round petals to make the basis for the opened bud. To do this, we fasten them together with threads. We attach the core to them in the same way.

To make it look like a natural original, we use beads to decorate the middle of the flower.

It is better to take matte beads of a milky shade, which differ slightly in diameter. They will look more natural than identical mother-of-pearl jewelry.

After this, the pointed petals are fixed onto the craft. The entire structure is strengthened with threads and thin wire.

The beaded orchid, charming in its tenderness, is ready. All that remains is to fix it in place with the help of plaster and salt dough. beautiful flowerpot. This craft will take its rightful place in any interior.

For those needlewomen who have been engaged in beadwork for a long time, it will not be difficult to make more complex options this beauty.

Video on the topic of the article

You can experiment not only with the color of the buds, but also with the shape of the flower petals. And the variety of types of beads will allow you to make unusual textured crafts with an iridescent effect. How to do this, what materials are best to choose and a lot of ideas for inspiration will be given in a selection of videos.

Today we will show you how to weave an orchid from beads with your own hands. In the material you will find three different options this flower. They contain step-by-step master classes with photos, videos and weaving patterns.

Tools and materials Time: 2 hours Difficulty: 2/10

For the first version of a beaded orchid

beads white- 30g;
beads Pink colour- 30 gr.;
beads purple- 40 gr.;
beads yellow color- 10 g;
wire 0.5 mm;
thick wire - 40 cm;
green ribbon or thick yarn;
pot, vase or other container.

For the second version of beaded orchids

• beads (you can decide on the color by looking at live orchids);
• strong thread (for example, synthetic fiber).

For the third option of beaded orchids

• beads for flowers of the main color (white)
• beads for central petals (orange)
• beads for the center of the flower
• beads for leaves and buds (green)
• beads for decorating a pot
• copper wire
• thick wire for peduncle
• piece of wire or cable stem
• pot
• floral ribbon or thread
• gypsum mixture

Orchids are unusual flowers. They are unique in nature. Today we will also be like the creator and try to reproduce this unique flower, together. Read our step by step wizard- class “Do-it-yourself beaded orchid”.

Step-by-step master - class #1.

You will need:

Step 1: weaving the petals of the first row.

In order to start fulfilling your plans, you need to prepare the material for work. Pour white, pink and purple beads into a convenient container. We prepare the first piece of wire for weaving, 50 cm long.

Note! Beads for the first row of petals must be collected in a certain sequence: to the free edge we collect white beads, in the middle there is white + pink, closer to the leg - pink and purple. This is exactly what it looks like real flower and this is how your unique beaded orchid should look. Master class and photos will make this task easier for you.

Let's get started:

We take a piece of wire in our hands and twist a loop of 8 cm. The remaining short end should have 7-9 cm, and the opposite end should have the entire remaining length of the material.

We collect 13 beads on a short part of the wire - this will be the middle of the petal. We tuck the tip so that our beads do not run away while we collect the second side.

We collect the first row, 14 beads per long end, we twist the short end, again we collect 14 beads.

We wrap around the lower branch. We do the rest of the rows in the same way, only changing the number of beads to 2 or 3 pieces.

We try to ensure that the element has oval shape and the beads pressed tightly against each other. We perform 4 more rows. And we have: 1 middle row and 5 main rows.

We perform 9 more, according to the same scheme. For two large blooming buds.

Step 2: weaving the remaining elements.

We perform the elements of the second row in the same way. We don't change the process.
These petals should be dark in color, in our case purple. Have a round shape. We need six of them.

Then we take yellow beads and make an oval center of the bud. Bend it evenly. We weave 1 more such petal.

We make three unopened buds, each of which should be 3 to 4 beads in a row smaller than the previous one. In each of them we perform only three elements.

We take three large beads and two smaller ones. We thread a wire into each of them and fix the element well.
Here are all the elements of a beaded orchid in size for large buds:

Step 3: collecting buds

To make a beaded orchid for beginners neat and very beautiful, you need to do all the weaving and twisting in a certain order.

First we collect the large buds: three large petals together, then the remaining two.

Then the bead and the middle element.

We twist one purple petal with the previous element.

Then we wrap two more round ones.

Here's what will happen:

Here is the whole flower:

Step 4: fasten everything to the rod.

We take a copper rod or a copper tube (as in our MK). We insert the smallest flower into the hole and tie it to it.

We fasten everything else. If necessary, use additional wire.

Step 5: Wrap the tube with tape.

Now let’s move on to the simplest and final stage of creating an orchid with beads. This step does not require a weaving pattern, because you just need to carefully wrap our branch with ribbon.

What extraordinary beauty it turned out to be! We hope our master class has fully described all aspects of the question “how to make an orchid from beads.”

Create the incredible, strive for improvement and be sure to try to weave others. Good luck!

Beaded orchid. Option for beginners.

Do you want to be beautiful? delicate flowers all year round did they please you with their beauty? Then read our second master - a beaded orchid class for beginners with photos.

An orchid is such an erotic and passionate flower that you will never forget if you give it to your beloved woman. But you can also give flowers made of beads, which not only will not be forgotten, but also will not wither. A beaded orchid is an excellent specimen for such needlework, because the scatter color range It simply amazes the average person.

Below you will find two detailed diagrams orchid weaving from beads. Master class for beginners, we will consider it open)

Step 1: weave the petals

For our flower we need to make only six petals: three wide and three narrow. According to scheme 1, we will weave 3 narrow elements (the first row consists of 10 beads).

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Step 2: collect the flower

Then, according to diagram 2, we will connect the halves to give the petal greater relief. Let's go through the center in the opposite direction and tighten the thread. Let's sew all three parts together, making a connection using the mosaic weaving technique.

Using the same patterns, we will make 3 more wide petals (the first row consists of 14 beads). Then, according to scheme 3, we will braid the edges.

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We roll one wide petal into a cone and sew it at the edges. Inside we insert pestles made of beads and larger beads.

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We sew wide blanks on top of narrow ones. This beauty can be used as a brooch, hair clip, decorative finishing for bags, etc.

Pattern for weaving an orchid from beads (2nd option)

Such plants, as indoor plants and living decor are now at the peak of popularity. After all, they fit well into any interior, adding a touch of style, elegance, and modernity. However, requiring special care and blooming once or twice a year, not every amateur can grow them. Therefore, we will create our own beauty. We will do all the work using the French weaving technique. Let's look at how a beaded orchid is woven. Step-by-step photos will help us in difficult places.

Weaving the main parts

It is necessary to make petals:

• 3 pointed white;
• 2 large round white ones;
• 2 pointed orange;
• 1 triangular orange with antennae.

Step 1: Weaving Pointed Elements

Let's cut a piece of wire about 50 cm long. At one end we make a large loop (at least 4 cm long), which will later be used for attaching to the flower. We put 8 beads on the remaining tip and close them with a small loop. Here's what happens:

Then we make 6 similar rows. The amount of beads is adjustable to form a flat petal.

We twist the base loop with the working end of the wire.

Now let's start making rounded side petals for the orchid from beads. We do not change the weaving patterns. We put 3 axial beads on the wire and go through 10 arcs (5 on each side). Top edge weave rounded, like the bottom one, bending the wire to the side.

The main part is ready, let's move on to the small central part. We collect 4 orange beads and again weave 6 arcs, sharpening the petal - we get small side petals.

We make a central triangular petal with antennae: we collect 3 orange beads and weave 6 arcs (3 on each side). After each arc, add 1 bead to the axis, thereby lengthening it and giving it a petal triangular shape. We insert a piece of wire into the top bead along the axis, string 12 orange beads on each side. We fasten and hide the ends of the wire. We bend the resulting antennae, giving them a natural shape.

Step 2: flower assembly

When the components of the beaded orchid are ready, let's start assembling. It is important to securely fasten all parts immediately.
First, we will connect the identical side ones and attach a petal with antennae to them from below.
Add a bead to the center, putting it on a piece of wire and fastening it securely.


Now we will attach 2 rounded large white petals to the central part.
And add pointed white ones as the upper central petal and the lower side petals.

Congratulations! We have an orchid flower, the most difficult part of the work is over.
Let's make 3 flowers for our phalaenopsis in a similar way.

Step 3: making buds

In addition, we will need buds of different diameters and colors. We will perform them in the same way. The larger bud will be white, like a flower, and it is about to bloom. To do this, we collect 4 white beads on the axis and gradually increase their number on the arcs. This must be done very slowly so that the bud “twists” into a ball and is not a flat circle. We got 16 arcs, 8 on each side. We securely fasten and cut off the excess wire.
After this, we weave two different buds with a smaller diameter - they will be green.

Step 4: Assembling the peduncle

We connect the resulting parts - flowers and buds - on a peduncle. First, we attach the flowers alternately on one side of the peduncle, then on the other. Then we attach the buds - the closer to the free end of the peduncle, the smaller they are. We decorate the peduncle with green floral ribbon or thread. It is worth noting that it is important at this stage to ensure the strength of the entire structure, otherwise it will be almost impossible to redo anything later.

Step 5: Leaf Weaving

All that remains is to make the leaves. Usually on the stem of a beaded orchid there are 3-5 of them, quite large in size. We will weave 3 sheets using the same French technique. Each sheet will be 1 centimeter different from the previous one. A piece of wire for one sheet will need about 150 cm long. We collect green beads (you can take a mixture various shades green to give a mosaic structure) onto an axis 7 cm long, weave 3 perpendicular pieces of wire to securely connect the arcs to each other and give the sheet the desired shape.


The leaf can be made simple oval, or one end can be made more pointed, or the leaf can be given a triangular shape by adding beads to the axis. We weave oval leaves, making 4-5 arcs on each side of the axis. Don’t forget to fasten each arc with additional wires. We cut and carefully hide the ends of the wire.

Step 6: Final Assembly

The last task is to connect the flower stalk and leaves on the stem. The peduncle should be attached not to the top of the stem, but to its bottom part, under the sheet. You can use a piece of electrical cable as a stem (and it is very short and thick in orchids).
We place our beaded orchid in a pre-prepared pot, fill it with gypsum mixture, and decorate the “ground” with brown beads. Carefully straighten the leaves, flowers, buds.

So the orchid with beads is ready! Master class with step-by-step photos, we hope it was useful to you.
Experiment with the color of the flower, the pattern on the leaves, the size of the plant as a whole, and you will certainly get a unique specimen for your collection!

To make the task of weaving an orchid from beads easier, watch the video tutorials:

Beaded orchid master class video:

Weaving orchids with beads video:

Dear friends, we hope today you are convinced that very exciting activity. So don’t stop there, continue to develop and hone your skills! We will be glad to see you again on our website! See you!

Similar materials

An orchid made from beads will be a wonderful decoration for your home. This exotic flower will delight you with its beauty without requiring regular care. Handmade beaded orchid will contribute bright accent to any interior. We will tell you the orchid with step by step photos and we will show video tutorials with master classes on how to make it.

How to do it right

For weaving orchids beads are used different colors and sizes, wire to match the color of the beads, beads, floss threads or floral ribbons for wrapping the wire.

Beaded orchid weaving pattern

To create an orchid you will need beads of five colors, white beads, multi-colored wire, wire cutters, glue, plaster and a pot. The diagram contains detailed photos and a description of this creation.

We weave leaves

• Take the leaf wire and bend the end so that the beads do not “run away”.
  
  
• Collect beads Green colour on the axis. Adjust the axle length yourself.
  
  
• Then bend the wire at the other end.
  
  
• Place the remaining green beads on a thin wire.
  
  
• Wrap the beaded wire once around the base of the axle. Move the beads along the entire axis, making a turn at the top, and go down. Make one more turn.
  
  
• Visually divide the leaf into three parts and place two thin wires on top.
  
  
• We wrap each arc with wire and move them tightly towards each other.
  
  
• We also sew all subsequent arcs with beads.
  
  
• We sew five rows.
  
  
• When you make the last circle, you need to cut the end of the wire.
  
  
• And we collect the next beads on two wires at once.
  
  
• We fasten the wire on both sides.
  
  
• Then open the ring at the top of the sheet and gently pull the wire down to hide it under the weave.
  
  
• Thus, make several leaves of the desired length and width.
  
  

buds

We use beads of different colors.

We make flowers

• We weave round petals. Make a loop 7 cm long, twist it and collect 6 beads.
  
  







• Now we make sharp petals. Mix several shades of beads and place any 8 pieces on the base of the wire.
  
  
• Stringing required amount beads and make arcs, not forgetting to add an additional bead before making each row. This will make the petal sharp.
  
  
  
  



• We place the round leaf on the sharp one at an angle of 45 degrees and fold the second part of the flower in a mirror image.
  
  
• To make a stamen, string beads onto a wire and move them to the edge.
  
  



• We move several beads closer to the bead. Then we move the beads further, make a loop and bend it to the bead.
  
  





• There will be two “ears” on each side of the pestle. To make them, collect 4 beads and twist them. We make one more arc.
  
  
  
  
• We make the tongue of the bud. Make a loop, twist and collect 3 beads. Let's make a circle.
  
  















• We wrap the wire on all the flowers with green floss threads. Apply a drop of glue to the thread on both sides.
  
  
  
  



• Imagine what your beaded orchid will look like, or look at the picture. We begin to attach the buds to a thick wire.
  
  



• When the flowers are collected, make a gypsum solution according to the instructions and pour it into the pot. We place flowers.
  
  

To make a relief flower pink orchid You will need beads of two colors - pink and white. For the middle, beads of a different color and slightly larger are suitable. We offer an option for weaving an orchid flower from beads with manufacturing patterns.

Weave first one half, then the other. Additional element woven through small beads.

According to the pattern, you can weave a full-color orchid of any color. The blue orchid made of beads looks impressive. You can use flower elements when weaving beaded jewelry in the form of a hairpin or making it yourself, which will decorate any outfit. And for special occasions you can make a necklace from beads and beads, which will highlight your image.

For the manufacture of white flower Phalaenopsis orchids will need white beads, red beads for weaving the middle, and white beads.

• First we weave 3 sharp petals from 8 arcs. We collect 8 beads on the central axis. We secure each arc with a turn of wire.
  
  
• Then we make 2 large semicircular white petals from 12 arcs with an axis of 3 beads.
  
  
• We weave a central tongue from two small red leaves. We collect 4 beads on the axis and make 4 arcs.
  
  
• Next, we make a triangular petal from red beads with an axis of 3 beads. We weave 8 arcs.
  
  
• WITH wrong side We attach a wire to the top of the petal. We string the beads onto the antennae and secure the end of the wire, passing it down along the beads.
  
  

The beaded cymbidium orchid looks very interesting. We will show a master class with step-by-step photos on making orchid flowers.

The blossoming flower consists of 5 green petals and 2 pink-yellow ones in the middle.

• Using the French technique we make 3 petals. We collect 20 beads per axis and weave 5 arcs.
  
  
• We weave two side petals from an axis of 20 beads and 5 arcs, and end with 2 incomplete arcs.
  
  
• We make a small central petal from 18 beads and 3 arcs. We make an addition on top.
  
  
• Now we weave a large central petal from beads. 20 beads – 12 arcs.
  
  
• Let's make two leaves for a small bud. We tighten the wire to make cups.
  
  



• Twist a loop and make pistils for each bud.
  
  
  
  





























• We collect the orchid itself. You can make a small bud at the end of the wire. Then attach the remaining buds and flowers.
  
  
  
  

Can be used floral motifs for embroidering landscapes. A variety of daisies, peonies, and lilacs are popular in this type of needlework. You can take orchid bead embroidery as a basis and transfer the beauty of the flower to the picture. Orchids can be embroidered either as full branches or as individual flowers. Orchid flowers, embroidered on several canvases that make up the overall picture, look original.

For beginners, it is better to purchase embroidery kits, which are described in detail and contain the necessary materials.

Video with master class lessons

If you want to create such a miracle with your own hands, we offer you a master class on making orchids.

An orchid made from beads will delight you with its unfading beauty. Before weaving a flower, study their varieties and colors. Take advantage of our master classes and video tutorials and create amazing fairy-tale flowers. Share your tips and work with our readers.

We will make such a beautiful orchid

And so for work we need

.Czech white beads No. 10 - 50 g,

.Czech crimson beads No. 10 - 20 g,

copper wire 0.3 mm,

3 beads

let's get started, first let's see what an orchid flower looks like when disassembled

and so to weave an orchid flower we will need to weave

3 pointed petals, with central Axis with 8 beads and 8 arcs,

2 semicircular large petals, with a central Axis with 3 beads and 12 arcs,

the central tongue consists of 2 small petals with Axis 4 beads and 4 arcs, And triangular petal with a mustache, with Axis 3 beads and 8 arcs.

this is what it looks like

now everything is in order, let's figure out what it is axis And arcs

take a piece of wire 50 cm and make this basic loop for weaving a petal

I noted in the photo Axis, this piece of wire will be in the very center of our petal and depending on the number of beads strung on Axis It depends on what size the petal will be. In our case Axle 8 beads, string the beads and make a loop at the end

now what is it arc, in the photo on the right there is a piece of wire, it is longer than Axis, and it is on this segment that we will string the rest of the beads. Arc- this is a segment with beads until it intersects with half Axles

in the photo you can see one arc, now we need to secure it to Axles, to do this we make a loop around Axles

since we have a pointed petal, the wire needs to be bent downwards

fasten the second arc in the same way from below Axles, but towards the side, since the bottom of the petal is round.

For a pointed leaf, the wire is lowered towards the bottom, and for a round leaf, to the side.

now we do 8 arcs, four on each side

look to Axis always been straight, otherwise the petal will be crooked

this is the underside of the petal, the remainder Axles cut and fold from the wrong side

We also make 2 of these petals.

Now you need to make 2 semicircular large petals, for this we type for Axes 3 beads and make 12 arcs, 6 on each side. Remember to follow the direction of the wire when attaching to the Axle.

wrong side

now we need to weave 2 small pointed petals from the central Axis with 4 beads and 4 arcs

Then we make the last central petal, from the central Axis with 3 beads and 8 arcs.

There are two features in the weaving of this petal, since it is slightly triangular, we do it as usual, but after each attachment to the Axis we insert one bead

after we have woven 6 arcs, 3 on each side, we will make the petal look triangular, for this we string 9 beads and pass the wire through the 8th bead in the opposite direction

after that we string the remaining beads and fasten them at the intersection with Axis, Then we do the same thing downward, that is, collect 17 beads, pass the wire through one bead, select the required amount of beads and attach to the Axis.

now the final touch, let's attach the antennae, for this on top Axles from the inside we fasten a piece of wire bent in half

we string 16 beads on each segment and fasten them by threading the wire into the beads downwards

twirl our mustaches

Now let's start assembling our orchid

take our smallest petals and attach them to the central petal

take the two largest petals and twist them together

then we take the central assembled petal and screw it to the large petals

Well, drum roll))) we take 3 pointed petals, first screw the two lower ones, and then the 2 upper ones

take a bead, thread a wire through it and place it between the small petals

So my master class has come to an end, I hope it was useful to you.

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This “dendrobium-phalaenopsis” is blooming in my house, I saw this color of beads - and couldn’t resist buying it, then I found a photo of the inspiration flower and, looking for a long time at the girls’ work and the living flower, I wove it.... I wove the middle according a photo of a living flower, of course, beads cannot convey all the transitions of shades.... But I tried!!! Thank you everyone for your attention and inspiration!!!

Making a flower

1. The flower consists of three elongated petals, two wide petals and a “lip”.

For elongated petals, we string twelve beads - this is the central frame (Fig. 8, 9). We weave twelve rows around circular technique- this is the top and bottom of the petal. For one flower you need to make three such petals.

2. For wide petals, we string three beads - a central frame, fourteen rows around, the top is rounded, the bottom is pointed (Fig. 8, 9). For one flower you need to make two such petals.

Make specks of dark red beads on all five petals from the base to the middle, symmetrically alternating three white beads and one dark red.

3. “Lip” consists of five parts: three petals and two tubes.

3.1. Two identical petals, made of pink beads. The central row is four beads, there are eight rows around. The top and bottom are rounded. At the top before the penultimate and last rows String one bead at a time onto the central wire.

3.2. The lower petal of the “Lips” is also made of pink beads. The central row is six beads, with ten rows around. To extend the petal, add two beads to the central wire before the penultimate and last rows, as in the previous paragraph. We make the central row and the next six dotted, alternating two pink and one dark red beads.

3.3. For the bottom tube, we string twelve dark red beads, make four rows around it, connect the bottom and top wires, and twist.

3.4. We make the upper tube with parallel weaving: seven rows of seven beads each, connected into a tube.

We connect in next sequence: three elongated petals, two wide petals, three pink petals“lips”, two tubes. We twist all the wires and wrap them with light green threads for six to seven centimeters.

Making leaves

Since the leaves are large and very heavy, it is better to weave them using parallel weaving(Fig. 10a, b).

In total you need to make five to six leaves. Each sheet consists of two parts, with a strip of two dark green beads running down the center. The first row is made of five beads. In each next row we add two beads until there are twenty beads. Twenty beads is the middle. From the middle we begin to decrease in the same order as we added. Using the diagram in Figure 106, we weave the second symmetrical first half of the sheet. We connect the stem of the leaf to the stem and wrap it with green thread for six to seven centimeters.

Assembling an orchid as a whole

There can be three to seven flowers on a peduncle. Attach the flowers with the stems already wrapped to the stem at a distance of three to four centimeters from each other.

Wrap the rod with the flowers attached with dark green threads.

IN flower pot or place a vase in plaster, soaked to the point of plasticine. Stick a peduncle in the center and place leaves around it. Let the plaster harden. Slightly tilt the stem of the peduncle at the top, straighten the petals and leaves. Give your orchid a natural look.

The source of the article is the magazine “Wonderful Moments” http://www.ch-mgnovenia.com

Step-by-step master class “Orchid Bead” of beaded orchids.

I love orchids very much, they are one of the most important reasons, why I decided to have this cute flower at home.

First you had to choose a color, type and variety from hundreds of varieties. And finally I made up my mind, I really liked the pink orchid branch with round petals, but I didn’t have such beads, but there were a lot of soft orange ones, and then I had to combine a pink and orange orchid to weave something alternative.

Detailed and clear job description

Necessary materials:

Orange beads No. 10
- brown beads No. 10
- yellow beads No. 10
- yellow beads No. 6
- copper wire 0.3 mm

Let's start weaving petal using the French flower weaving technique. Cut a wire about 50 cm long. Make a small loop on one edge, pick up 4 beads and twist a large loop on the other side as shown in the photo.

Weaving a petal, collect so many beads so that they fit tightly to the first row and do not create extra space. Make three arcs on each side. Taking into account the central row, you should end up with 7 arcs. See the photo below, you can clearly see how many rows there are on the petal and it’s easy to count.

When the petal is ready, wrap the end of the wire around the loop several times.
It's time to seal the wire. First, unwind the small loop, straighten the wire (see photo below). Twist the bottom large loop to get a leg. Turn the petal to the wrong side, bend the top wire and straighten it into the central row of the petal, and cut the end. This is how you get a neat petal!

For one flower you need to weave 5 identical petals, 1 stamen with a large yellow bead, a stamen with two small yellow beads and central small petals made of brown beads. Two side panels consist of two arcs and a central row of 8 beads, and the central petal consists of four arcs (2 on both sides), and the central row of 6 beads.

To assemble a flower, first twist the middle of the flower together, then twist the five petals together and insert the middle into the center and tightly wrap these parts with additional wire, forming one flower stem. Weave just 5 orchid flowers to create a composition.

2. Orchid flower bud

For this bud you will need:

Orange beads No. 10
- round bead 6 mm yellow or the color of the beads
- copper wire 0.3 mm

We weave the bud with the same French weave, as the petals did earlier, but with a little trick! We twist the wire, collect 3 beads, make one arc on each side.

Now comes the most important part! In order for you to get a cup and not a flat petal, you need to make the subsequent arcs shorter by the bead and tighten it tightly. The beads will have nowhere to go and will bend, creating the necessary convex shape.

One half of the bud consists of 6 arcs and 1 central row. Weave a second one of the same kind, twist their legs together, insert a bead and sew the bud with wire. I needed 4 of these buds.

To weave a leaf you need to take:

Green beads No. 10 or No. 8
- wire 0.5 mm or 0.6 mm
- green wire 0.3 mm

To weave long and rather large orchid leaves, I used much thicker wire so that it could hold the shape of the leaf under the weight of the beads. I needed a piece of wire that was quite long, at least a meter!!! I wove three sheets 11cm, 13cm and 15cm long. My central row was 9cm for the first, 11cm for the second and 13cm for the third. Each sheet consists of 6 arcs, 3 on each side and plus a central row.

To prevent the sheet from falling apart, it must be stitched. In the photo above you can see that the seam goes in two places, it is almost invisible because I used green wire. I hid the ends in nearby beads and cut off the excess.

4. Assembling and planting an orchid

Necessary materials:

Wire 1mm in diameter
- brown thread
- plaster
- water
- pot
- newspaper
- watercolor paints
- some land

We take a thick wire and wrap orchid buds and flowers to it with additional wire. To hide the wire, wrap the trunk with brown floss, and do the same with the second orchid branch.

Now line the sides of the pot with crumpled newspaper to avoid cracks. Dilute the plaster with water, achieve the consistency of sour cream and pour it into the pot. While the plaster is still wet, stick the flower and leaves in and hold them for a while until the plaster hardens. If you did everything correctly, then in about 15 minutes you will be able to decorate the surface of the plaster. I took watercolor paints dark brown and painted white plaster. Sprinkled a little earth on top.

Since orchid flowers are quite heavy, you can support them with a stick or make a support from thick wire.

Finally everything! Your orchid is ready to decorate your home and delight the eyes of everyone around you. I wish you pleasant crafting and your own ideas!

Are you thinking about learning how to weave with beads, but don't know where to start? Preferably something simple. For example, from flowers. They can be used as room decoration or decoration. Below you will find a diagram for weaving an orchid from beads.

Preparing materials

In order to make a flower, of course, you will need beads. Moreover, it is advisable to use high-quality material. What's the difference? Cheap beads contain a lot of defects, which means you will have to throw away half the bag. High quality material will keep his attractive appearance on long years. But small, cheap beads will quickly fade, become dull and may even change their color, for example, from exposure to water.

We will make the orchid on wire. Why not on a fishing line? The wire bends well, and due to this it will be easy to give the finished product any shape. But the fishing line does not have such properties.

To cut the required pieces of wire, you will need wire cutters. It is better not to use scissors for this purpose, because they can easily become dull.

To make an orchid from beads, you will, of course, need a weaving pattern. You need to print it out and keep it in front of your eyes at all times. This will make your work easier and help avoid many mistakes.

Making a flower

The pattern for weaving an orchid from beads is shown above. This is what we will focus on during our work. Begin creative process from making petals. First we make 5 large blanks, and then 3 small ones. Let's begin. We put 36 beads on the wire, divide this amount in half, and thread the end of the wire through the central bead. It should be an oval. Now we put another 18 beads on the working end of the wire and thread our working “thread” through the bottom of the workpiece. Now you should put on 22 beads and fix them on top, then 22 beads are fixed on the bottom. This creates a petal the right size. We make 5 large blanks according to this scheme, and then we will start making small ones. Our pattern for weaving orchids from beads for beginners is given detailed instructions. We put a bead on the wire and fix it in the middle, threading the ends of the working “threads” crosswise. Now you should put on 2 beads and secure them with wire crosswise. The next row is 3 beads, then 3 again. Now we make a narrowing in the reverse order. We make 4 petals in a similar way.

Making leaves

This part is made according to the same pattern of weaving an orchid from beads, which was given above. Only in this case it is necessary to lay not a cone-like leaf shape, but a round one. Ready product it should look like a long oval. Some needlewomen do not adhere to realism and make leaves according to the same pattern as the petals. Thus, the parts differ from each other solely in color. But it’s better not to do that. Unless, of course, the needlewoman is faced with the task of saving on beads.

Collecting an orchid

When all the parts are ready, you can start connecting them. The pattern for weaving an orchid from beads can be put aside; it will no longer be needed. The first step is to prepare the workpieces for work. To do this, two wires of each part need to be twisted into a bundle. Now we collect the center of the orchid. We twist the wires of the small petals together, and then add the larger parts there. If it seems to you that the resulting stick looks unreliable, and this may well be the case if the wire was thin, then you need to strengthen the frame with a wooden skewer. We wrap the wire around it, and then decorate the stem with green threads. Now you should “plant” the flowers in the pot and attach the leaves to the base of the stems. You can decorate the craft with twigs or artificial butterflies.