bead tree

Interior design is an integral part of any room. If we are talking about a residential area, then the presence of things and objects that give warmth and homeliness is very important here. The most common option for creating such items is handicraft.
To lift my spirits, I decided to make a beaded tree. To create it I needed the following materials:

beads


- beads (blue and dark blue);
- wire.
The first step is to prepare the wire. To do this, cut off sections equal to approximately 50 - 60 centimeters and bend them in half.

wire


In order not to take up extra space, it is better to prepare many of these segments at once. Next, we divide all the cut wire into three approximately equal parts. I will make the first part two-color. To do this, we collect 7 blue beads onto one piece of wire.

string beads


They should be exactly in the middle. Now we twist the loop.

twist


Then, we string 7 more beads onto one of the ends and twist the second loop.

string

bead tree


In the same way we make another loop, only now you need to string the beads onto the other end of the wire.

bead tree


In order to continue twisting, you need to make several turns with the free ends to create a branch. So we got three leaves. We twist 2 more in the same way.

bead tree



I decided to make 11 leaves in this two-color branch. The next two leaves will contain two colors at once. We collect the following combination of beads onto one end of the wire.

bead tree


Then, just like before, we twist it.

bead tree


The next two symmetrical leaves are made in blue.

bead tree


We also make the tenth and eleventh sheets from blue beads. We twist the remaining wire into one end.

bead tree


In the end we get a branch like this. We will need about 20 of them.

bead tree


I decided to make the next type of branches only from blue beads.

bead tree


There were about 15 of them. And another 15 from blue.

bead tree

bead tree

bead tree


Now comes the most crucial moment. We take three branches of the same type and twist them together.

bead tree

bead tree

bead tree


As a result, we get five fluffy branches.

bead tree


We repeat the same procedure with branches of a different type.

bead tree


Now we will combine branches from different colors. I decided that in my tree the crown would be light, and closer to the roots the color would darken. Therefore, first I took a light branch, and, attaching a combined one to it, twisted them into one trunk.

bead tree

bead tree

bead tree

bead tree


Stepping back a little, we fasten the branches from dark beads.

bead tree


We get this tree.

bead tree


Repeat the process on the remaining branches.

bead tree


Next we need a base for the trunk. I decided to use an unnecessary pencil. I wrapped my branches around it.

bead tree


To prevent anything from slipping off the pencil in the future, the barrel is tightly wrapped with wire.

bead tree

bead tree


It is not necessary to wrap the barrel so that there are no gaps. In my opinion, they will add additional relief to the final look.
The next step is to create a base for the tree. For this I used:

bead tree


- plaster (gypsum is possible);
-water;
-plastic bag;
- a glass of yogurt.
In an unnecessary container, mix the plaster and water to the consistency of liquid sour cream.

bead tree


bead tree


Then, cover the bowl chosen for the base with a bag, and, holding the tree trunk, place our solution into it.

bead tree


Carefully wrap the edges of the bag and send it to the far corner until completely dry.

bead tree


I used quick-drying plaster, so I didn't have to wait long.

bead tree

bead tree


It's the trunk's turn. Mix the plaster again, only this time not with water, but with PVA glue.

bead tree

bead tree


Using a regular brush, coat the trunk and base of the branches and let dry.
The final stage. Using a brush and acrylic paints, give the desired tone to the plastered surface.

bead tree


I decided to use pink and peach colors.

bead tree


In addition to the thick branches, I also painted the wire at the top of the tree a little.

bead tree


The result is such a cute tree.

bead tree


To prevent the base from blending in with the furniture, I accented it with a piece of bright blue silk ribbon.
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Comments (1)
  1. Masha Treskunova
    #1 Masha Treskunova Guests 1 November 2014 22:57
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    Thanks for the idea, the tree turned out great and I dream of making the same in detail