Bead embroidery icons: instructions
The most popular type of work is Matrona of Moscow. Usually the circuit is sold with a full set of everything necessary. The master embroiders the scarf, clothing and background. The saint's face remains unchanged.
The scheme is quite simple; the outline already contains marks that even a child can understand. By the way, joint activities with children have a good effect on their cultural education.
Additionally, a medium complexity scheme is provided. To embroider an image yourself, you need to do:
- Prepare the edges of the fabric where the image will be embroidered - treat it with regular PVA glue.
- Print an image on a canvas - many people simply draw based on a template taken from the Internet.
- Choose the method by which the work will be embroidered.
By the way, it is faster and easier to embroider with a monastery stitch (reminiscent of a half-cross). Bead embroidery of icons must be discussed in advance with the priest.
Process:
1. Select an image to apply to the tree. We edit it in any illustrator, increase the contrast for printing. Flip the image horizontally to create a mirror image. Print the picture on good glossy paper.
Photo: AiF/Lyudmila Maksimova
Important : flip horizontally, print on glossy photo paper.
2. Select the surface of the desired format. You can cut the wood yourself, in which case, do not forget to “sand” the board to protect it from unevenness.
Photo: AiF/Lyudmila Maksimova
3. Apply a thin layer of PVA glue evenly onto the board and spread it with a brush.
Photo: AiF/Lyudmila Maksimova
4. Attach the printed drawing to the board. Smooth it with a cloth.
5. Squeeze out the air. A spatula or other hard object is suitable for this. In the absence of a spatula, we use a flat wooden comb.
Photo: AiF/Lyudmila Maksimova
Important: if you squeeze out the air poorly, the image will not stick to the board.
We put a weight on the board. After ten hours we remove and begin the last stage of work.
Photo: AiF/Lyudmila Maksimova
6. Tear off the glued pattern. If a layer of paper remains on the board, carefully peel it away from the image with your finger; you may have to moisten the surface with a slightly (!) dampened rag.
Let's look at the result. The image was not completely reflected on the surface; we probably did not squeeze out the air well enough. But, nevertheless, the decoupage was a success, the result was an ancient icon.
Photo: AiF/Lyudmila Maksimova
Of course, in this way you can make not only an icon, but also any other picture.
By the way, in the Middle Ages, icons were decorated in the Orthodox Church using decoupage. In icon painting, this technique is called applique on a wooden base: images cut out of wood, leather, fabric, paper were glued or attached to the icon. In Russia, such decoupage began to be used from the 17th century, when Western artists transferred this technique to the masters of the Armory Chamber.
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Technique step by step
For those who are just starting to embroider with beads, there are step-by-step instructions:
- First, the thread is threaded into the needle.
- Next, a small bead is strung on it.
- When the needle penetrates the wrong side, a tie is made. Afterwards, the needle returns back at a distance of 1 mm.
Next, the beads are strung again and the steps are repeated. In practice, there is nothing complicated here. The main thing is to maintain the distance between stitches. If they are the same, and the edges of the beads are directed in one direction, the icon will turn out very beautiful.
Ready-made kits will help make the job easier for a beginner. Usually they already have a detailed diagram, instructions and material.
Substrate design
This is a kind of lining for the icon. It is cut out of thick cardboard or wood fiber tiles. The size is slightly larger than the finished icon (by the size of the frame groove). That is, the substrate must fit tightly into the grooves of the frame. On the back side of the substrate, sheets of foam rubber (5 mm) of different sizes are glued in two layers. The smaller sheet is glued first, directly onto the backing. A second larger one is glued on top. But both of them are smaller in size than the backing sheet itself. The frame is ordered according to the size of the finished embroidery, and the backing is cut out according to the size of the grooves of the frame.
Patterns: photos, how to embroider correctly
The second most popular model for embroidery is the icon of St. George the Victorious. Bright colors predominate here, which are quite easy to get confused. To prevent this from happening, it is recommended to study the presented diagrams and photos of finished works.
By the way, in average complexity there are fewer elements that do not need firmware. Before proceeding with a more complex method, it is recommended to study all the nuances.
What else was placed on the shelf for images?
Home iconostasis of those times were also intended for storing holy water and prosphora. The household hid the Gospel and memorial books (special books in which the names of all the deceased and living Orthodox Christians of this family were kept) behind the god. Particularly skilled needlewomen created doves (as a symbol of the Holy Spirit) from scrap materials and hung them from the iconostasis. In the red corner it was obligatory to have lamps and candles, which were lit during home services.
A similar small temple was in every Orthodox home until the 1917 revolution. After the Bolsheviks came to power, people continued to pray, but they did it in secret. Therefore, from the richly decorated home iconostases, only a few images remained, which people carefully hid from prying eyes, fearing persecution. The modern red corner is somewhat different from the one created by our ancestors, since many of the traditions of its creation have simply been forgotten.
Other ideas
Once the master has understood the basic nuances of beading, you can begin more complex projects. By the way, they will be discussed below. Now it’s worth considering a few points for those who see a commercial nature in this art:
- You can sell finished products, but only if they belong to the canonical types and are made of the proper quality.
- Before placing a work on the market or on the Internet, it is advisable to discuss it with a priest.
It is not necessary to wear a scarf or pray before embroidering. The main thing is that the master believes in what he is doing while working. Icons of God with beads are made only when you are feeling well.
Is it possible to consecrate products?
By the way, there is quite a lot of controversy on this matter. The only correct solution is to take the diagram or drawing to the priest and clarify whether the sketch corresponds to Christian canons.
After receiving the blessing, you can start working on embroidery. After finishing, you must come to the church to consecrate the work.
Is it possible to give
The issue of religious gifts is quite complex. If the icon is given to believing relatives or friends, then of course it will bring benefit and peace to their home. The main thing is that while working, the master does not allow bad thoughts, does not use bad words, or does anything that could fill his work with negativity.
Before selling or donating, you must obtain permission from the priest. If the painting complies with all the canons and rules, a blessing will be received.
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