? Bride's wedding bouquet? from beads

The bride's bouquet is rightfully considered the main wedding accessory and is given special attention. A wedding bouquet made of beads will withstand both a hot July photo shoot and January frosts. It is able to combine any plants, even those that naturally bloom in different seasons.

A beaded flower can be decorated with any decor - beads, rhinestones, peacock feathers, cute berries made of polymer clay and natural materials. All accessories are easily accessible and even beads of the bride’s favorite shade are not so difficult to find now.

Beaded wedding bouquet

Advantages

For those who are considering the option of a wedding bouquet made of beads, here are several advantages:

the bouquet will not wither and will remain a memorable souvenir of your wedding for a long time. And if memories suddenly come flooding back, you can always hold it in your hands and feel the emotions from the past;
The color of the beads can be matched to the dress. The color palette is so diverse that any idea can be realized using this material;
flowers can be made of any size and shape. You don’t have to start from real flowers, you can use your imagination and create something magical;
Beaded flowers practically do not differ in weight from real flowers. But unlike real ones, beaded flowers cannot be torn or crushed;
This bouquet is not at all afraid of weather conditions. It tolerates heat, cold and rain well. You can also apply a drop of your favorite scent to complete the look of a romantic bride;
With the help of beads you can fit the bouquet into the image of the bride. The materials used both in the dress and in the bouquet look interesting;
With such a bouquet, all eyes will be focused on the bride. Originality is highly valued in the modern world;
Rainbow tints in the sun look spectacular. With the right angle, you can get fabulous photos.

Lack of wicker accessories

Despite all the originality and practicality of such a bouquet, it has its drawbacks:

You will have to fork out some money for such a bouquet; handmade work is not cheap;
When weaving a bouquet yourself, you need to spend a lot of time;
It will not be easy for beginners to create a whole wedding bouquet;
The bridesmaids will have to give up the fun tradition of throwing a bouquet or purchase a separate bouquet for this purpose.

Advantages and disadvantages

does not wither (it is not afraid of heat, frost or strong wind);
remains a beautiful memorable accessory after the wedding;
can be used as an unusual version of a duplicate bouquet (thrown to unmarried girls);
can be made in any color scheme and have a fancy shape.

production requires quite a lot of time compared to a regular bouquet;
It’s not easy to find a ready-made option (you’ll need to find a skilled craftsman);
weightiness (bead construction is many times heavier than real flowers);
the cost is higher than the prices for classical compositions.

Specifics of selecting compositions for the style of celebration

Every bride should know these rules:

the bouquet should complement the dress, and not compete with it. A lush dress, richly decorated with beads, should be complemented by a modest bouquet. Conversely, a formal dress can be complemented with a bouquet of large mother-of-pearl beads;
carefully select the shape of the bouquet. Ask the florist to show you all the options, even the most incredible ones;
Pay special attention to the handle of the bouquet. Braid it with satin ribbons in the same color as the overall holiday color. Make sure the handle is not too big;
The aroma of flowers is an important component of the entire bouquet. You can drop a drop of your favorite perfume on artificial flowers.

Also, to create a style, it is important to know the trends of 2019:

small bouquet;
coral shades;
ombre effect;
garden style;
ears of corn and grass;
mono bouquets;
one color accent.

All this can be realized with the help of beads and beads.

What can it be made from?

To make a beaded bouquet you will need:

beads and cutting of a suitable color;
beads of the required shade;
wire (thick, thin);
floral tape;
satin tape;
acrylic varnish;
rhinestones or sparkles;
floss threads (white);
rigid mesh;
glue.

The amount of consumables depends on the size of the bouquet. On average it takes:

wire (70-100 m);
beads (250-400 g).

How to make a wedding bouquet from beads with your own hands

A DIY beaded wedding bouquet is an original idea for a wedding. It can be made entirely of shimmering beads and dazzle everyone with its beauty.

To do this you need:

make a base from half a foam sphere about 12 cm in size;
insert three thin chopsticks into the middle of the sphere (sushi chopsticks are suitable);
fix the joints with glue;
cover the sphere with white organza (you can put an opaque fabric underneath);
fix the organza at the base and smooth out the folds;
also fix the fabric at the base of the handle and decorate it;
wrap the ends and glue to the base of the handle;
singe the protruding threads with a lighter;
wrap the handle with satin ribbon and thread with beads;
cut the thread with beads about 3 meters and fold it in half until you get a bunch;
wrap the middle of the bundle with ribbon and tie a bow;
make about 40 such bundles;
glue the bunches to the base of the bouquet at a distance of 2-3 cm from each other;
fill the base completely.

Summary

You can weave a beaded bridal bouquet yourself, you just have to be patient and have some free time. A bridal bouquet made using the beading technique can be almost universal, suitable for a wedding of any style. This is a very bright and creative, but at the same time delicate and elegant wedding accessory.

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Color selection

Beads come in different colors and shades. Therefore, you can realize any idea using this material.

A wedding is a romantic event, so it’s worth thinking about flowers such as:

pink;
white;
pearl;
pearl;
beige;
blue;
lilac;
silver;
gold.

The following colors and coatings are suitable for a bright accent bouquet:

rainbow;
petrol;
gold;
blue;
violet;
red;
glossy;
yellow.

Material stock

For a wedding bouquet you will not need much material. A bouquet of beads is easy to make at home.

To do this, prepare in advance:

beads of the desired shades;
beads with the required coating;
foam base;
satin ribbons;
hot glue;
threads;
fishing line;
scissors.

Recommendations from the experts

Masters recommend that before starting to create such an unusual bouquet, you carefully familiarize yourself with the necessary equipment and make a test sample in order to better understand everything.

In order to get a good beaded boutonniere, not to mention a whole bouquet, you need to select the right size of beads for the wire. That is, not all materials are universal and fit one another. And to decorate the branches and stems, it is recommended to use silk to match the color of the leaves, so the bouquet or boutonniere will look more harmonious.

And, of course, you need to proceed from the color scheme of the bride’s dress, the groom’s suit and the overall design of the entire celebration. If the wedding is done in white with gold elements, then a bouquet of blue or green flowers will not fit in: in this case, it is better to create beautiful silver or white elements, or use pastel shades.

Nuances and techniques of beading

Important points in creating a bouquet are:

harmony of colors;
combination of bouquet style with dress style;
correct selection of bead sizes;
selection of fishing line to match the color of the bouquet.

To create flowers, the French weaving technique is most often used. This is a very simple technique that even a beginner can handle. The rows are created in the form of arcs, which is why this method is sometimes called arc weaving.

The flowers turn out dense and neat. Each petal is created separately, further creating a vibrant composition.

How to assemble and record a composition?

Assembling a bouquet is the most magical stage of creation. But this is also the most crucial moment.

Be sure to do everything carefully and firmly:

start collecting from the middle - it should be the most beautiful and lush;
take turns attaching one flower at a time to the main flower;
all “legs” should twist with each other from below;
when all the flowers have found their place, wrap the formed stem with additional wire;
to hide the wire, wrap the leg with ribbon to match the bouquet;
trim the ends with a lighter;
glue the ends to the base using hot glue.

Master classes on making bouquets

You can add a variety of flowers to the bouquet. We'll show you a few designs for inspiration.

Tulips

Execution steps:

Take a couple of pieces of wire and weave them together. Place 6 light and 7 dark beads on the short part. For the long part, 5 light and 10 dark.
Fold the short part and twist the long one around it. Add 6 light beads first, then 7 dark beads.
Continue stringing beads until you have 7 rows from the center on both sides. There should always be 6 light ones, and as many dark ones as needed for twisting.
In this way, make three petals that will be inside the tulip.
Make the outer petals larger and darker in color.
Make stamens from dark beads.
Make a stem out of wire and attach a flower to it.

Calla lilies

Execution steps:

You should start with the base of the flower. To do this, you need to weave in three axes, since the flower is very large. You need to string arcs around them.
Take three wires, wrap them with a fourth and start weaving arcs.
Make 35 full rotations around the axes until the petal reaches the desired size.
Using thick wire and yellow beads, make a stamen.
To do this, collect 6 yellow beads and wrap the wire around it. This will become the stem of the flower.

Required Tools

To create flowers you will need:

beads;
beads;
fishing line;
pliers;
scissors;
wire;
glue;
bead needle.

Weaving twigs

To complete the master class on a beaded wedding bouquet, you need to make several branches for realism:

take beads of different shades of green;
collect 9 beads in the center;
weave 15 arcs on each side;
to make a pointed leaf, add a bead on top;
make several of these leaves;
attach them to the wire;
wrap the wire with green floral tape.

Purple and yellow colors for a spring wedding

In drawing lessons we were taught how to combine colors. That's when we learned that purple and yellow are a perfect pair. Therefore, a bouquet of flowers of these shades will look incredibly beautiful.

It will create the effect:

Have a good mood;
positive;
spring mood;
joy;
romance;
originality.

The bouquet can consist of the following flowers:

cornflowers;
forget-me-nots;
tulips;
chamomile;
roses;
lilies;
irises;
sunflowers.

Wedding in the color of the apple orchard

The apple tree blooms with incredibly delicate flowers. Therefore, it is impossible not to take advantage of such beauty. Moreover, garden style is a trend for 2019. A Marsala wedding will not leave anyone indifferent. Initially, this is an application for a romantic and magical evening.

You can also add apples made from beads to the bouquet. Then it will become a bright accent in the image of the bride.

Needlewoman

Before you start weaving, be sure to make sure that you understand the weaving pattern correctly so that you will certainly be pleased with the end result. Natalia

We collect a bouquet of tulips step by step.

Tulip petal. We collect 10 beads on the wire axis, bend it so that we get a loop. This will be the middle of the petal.
Arches using French weaving technique. Each petal consists of 5 pairs of arcs attached to the side of the center. We put an arbitrary amount of beads on the wire, so that it is slightly longer than the middle. We give the arc a shape, bend the wire around the axis, secure it, and proceed to weaving the next arc. On the last element we twist the working wire with a loop.
The top of the axle must be bent, the working thread must be cut off. We cut the loop and twist the remaining wires together. Each tulip will require 6 of these petals.
Leaf weaving. We put a mixture of green beads and cutting on the wire, form an axis 7 cm long, make a loop, continue forming 4 pairs of arcs using the French weaving technique.
Cut the working wire, fasten the axle, cut the loop, twist the remaining part. For a bouquet you need to make 7 leaves.
Weaving the center of the flower. We string 7 beads onto a green wire with a diameter of 0.4 mm and form a loop. By retreating 7 mm of wire, we make the same loop of 7 beads. For the center of each flower you will need 5 loops.
Creating the center of the flower: cut the blank with loops from the common skein. Thread 15 cm of wire through an acrylic bead, fold the ends together and twist along the entire length.
Assembling the flower: wrap the beginning of the APV 25 wire, 20 cm long, with green tape, then alternately wrap the blanks - a bead, and place green loops around it. Each petal is attached one by one using tape. We wind the tape to the end of the wire. In total, the bouquet will require 6 white and 13 red tulips.
Decorative branch. String a bead onto a 50 cm long wire, move it to the middle, twist the ends together with a couple of turns. We collect 5 white beads onto one of the wires, and also twist them under the bead loop by 1 cm. We connect the 2 ends of the wire together by twisting them by 1 cm. We twist the same bead loop on the other side. There are a total of 6 loops of white beads on the branch.
The central branch is twisted with two other decorative branches without acrylic beads. Assembling a bouquet. Wrap 3 tulips with thick wire into one bundle, distribute 4 more flowers around it, and wrap it. We hide the wire with green floral tape.
To each remaining free flower we wrap one leaf of green beads and cuttings, insert decorative branches. We assemble them into the final composition and mask the wire with tape. Using organza glue, make a wrapper, wrap the stems tightly with tape. Interesting: in the language of flowers, red tulips mean fiery love. White – tenderness and sensitivity.

Interesting! Consider other options for artificial flower arrangements. For example, bouquets made of satin ribbons or foamiran look beautiful.

How to complement a beaded wedding bouquet?

Details

Pay special attention to the stem of the bouquet:

wrap with tape;
make a bow;
decorate with thread with beads.

Accent

Accents may include:

butterfly on a flower;
fruits;
berries;
ladybug;
ribbon bow.

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Irina Vyshivaikina

Professional skills: Clothing designer; Artist

Brief biography and personal achievements: “I am inspired by the things that are around us.” Since childhood, I was interested in art and crafts, so I decided to devote my life to it. She received a higher education in design and released a collection of designer jewelry made from simple materials that can be found at home from any needlewoman. Afterwards, I decided to conduct master classes on creating similar accessories for everyone. She became a blogger and the author of the website domigolki.ru.

Connect the flower

Repeat all steps several times until you have enough petals. Please note that the bottom ones should be larger than the top ones.
Place three small petals together and twist their “stems” to secure. After this, add larger pieces and connect the wire tightly again.