Wire crafts for beginners for schoolchildren. DIY spring flower arrangements

Wire weaving is one of the most popular hand-made trends today. If you decide to do such weaving, then you need to purchase necessary materials and master some weaving lessons.

Wire weaving materials

To weave jewelry, you need a wire, not ordinary, but handmade, it can be of various diameters and colors. Handicraft wire also comes in a variety of stiffnesses, so a wide variety of products can be woven from it.

Of course, you will not do with the presence of one wire, to work with it you will need wire cutters, pliers and round-nose pliers. These are the main and basic elements, but there are a lot of types of weaving, so you may need other tools.

To make various jewelry, stones, beads, beads and other decorative elements will come in handy. When weaving wire jewelry, you can add various accessories or make it yourself.

If you have just started making jewelry, then you need to follow safety precautions. In order not to injure your hands, you need to wear gloves, and since small pieces can fly apart when cutting the wire, you will also need glasses.

For teaching wire weaving, beginners are advised to use inexpensive wire, since it will be very a pity to spoil the silver-plated or gilded wire.

Wire products

Wire braiding is available for both adults and children. Adults are more interested in weaving various jewelry or decorating the interior, while children, for example, can distinguish themselves at school with a new stationery set or interesting bookmarks. Today, it is very fashionable among schoolchildren to braid pencils and pens. The child boasts of his exclusive colored wire pen, which no one else has.

Elegant bouquets made of beads and wire can give an extraordinary look to your interior; such bouquets may not be found in every home, so your guests will be pleasantly surprised by such beauty.

Workshop on weaving from wire vases

If you like to decorate your house with your own hands, then you just need vintage vases, they look very stylish and give extraordinary comfort.

In order to make such vases, you will need strong, preferably copper wire, dark electrical tape, scissors, wire cutters, hot glue and pieces of cloth.

Now let's move on to the vase itself.

The first thing you should do is the foundation. Usually it is either round or square, to make it you need to twist the wire into one of these shapes. Next, cut six pieces of wire of equal length to form the walls of your vase. At the ends of each of these wires, you need to twist the loops and wrap the edges of the loops with electrical tape.

You need to thread the base of the vase into the ready-made loops and evenly fix the ends of the bottom. The neck of the vase must be made in the same way: thread a base of a smaller diameter into the upper rings and glue it with electrical tape.

To give the vase a shape, you need to make two more circles, a large and a small one (approximately the same diameter as the base and neck) and also fix it on the vase with electrical tape.

The fabric will help you to finish the work, it needs to be cut into thin strips and twisted around the entire frame, securing it with hot glue.

For the final result, place a flower in a chic vase and it will be a wonderful decor for your room.

Below you can see the photo beautiful vases made from ordinary wire:

You can make such beautiful decorations for your home with your own hands. You can see what other crafts you can weave from wire in the video below.

Video on the topic of the article

I made wire crafts with my own hands as a child. Together with my girlfriends, we twisted rings made of multi-colored wire, made “ money trees”, Together with dad they collected from wire and shiny tinsel christmas tree at the school matinee. We made the first wire craft for our son, as soon as he went to Kindergarten... In this article I will try to reveal the attractiveness and simplicity of the unusual technique of applied creative work.

Starter Wire

If you've never used wire for decorative purposes before, twisted intricate shapes out of it, or invented an intricate frame for toy furniture, then you'll have to start small. Buy copper wire in a skein for craft beads. This material can be purchased at any craft store. The tool for working with any wire is like a long nose pliers. It is called round nose pliers.
Crafts from copper wire can be done with children of five years of age, when the muscles of the arms have become stronger, and some perseverance has appeared. It is enough to explain the principles of work and control at the initial stage.

There are enough sketches for working with copper wire on the Internet. Many fakes from such material can be safely used in the design of a children's room. For example, a braided copper wire garland can be a good decoration for a child's room.

Using copper wire, beads and beads, you can decorate photo frames, flower pots or Wall Clock... Small copper wire crafts can fill the space scheduling or a first grader's daily routine. The most important thing is that it will be interesting and easy for a child to work with such a wire.

Working with different types of wire

After you have mastered the thin wire for creativity, it's time to move on to materials that are more elastic and resistant to deformation. For example, creating crafts from wire with a multilayer coating and a larger diameter than a copper skein.

Craftsman Hanka Sladká, Czech Republic

Working with elastic wires will be interesting for older children. To work with this material, you need curved pliers and a vise handle. If you are planning to put the finished product on a support, do not forget to purchase a set of special pins. For those who are good at working with wire, you can use a variety of tools for creating patterns and decorations.

Decor pendant. Craftsman Irina Sergeeva, Rostov-on-Don

Wire decor in the interior of a children's room

Several years ago, a student gave me a candlestick he made out of wire. The base of the item resembled a curved tree trunk, and the candle vase was shaped like a blossoming tulip. Thick strands of reinforced wire interspersed fine weave wire with multi-colored beads.
Then he came up with a good idea of co-creation with my son. The day of the defender of the fatherland was approaching and it was necessary to “figure out” the craft for school. The son thought it must be a star. And I offered to make the frame of the star from thick wire that remained after old technology... Additionally, I bought a thin wire and red beads. The husband assembled the frame of the star, and my son and I braided the product with beaded ivy. The craft was highly praised at school.

I also liked the idea of decorating the walls with wire and beadwork. Flat figures of birds, fish, butterflies or animals, paintings using architectural solutions. Black wire patterns and contouring of decorative elements.

Angels in the nursery of a younger brother or sister, Christmas trees on the window in the nursery, a funny clock or an original night light made of wire - all this will take the child and decorate the house. Pendants made of wire and bright beads can complement the interior of a nursery for a newborn, training the child's eyesight, shaping his aesthetic taste.

Pendant "Angel". Master Polina Tar, Nizhny Novgorod

A clock made of wire looks unusually and very entertaining in the children's room. They can be created using the winding technique and base pins, and the mechanism can be borrowed from an old alarm clock.

Wire clock. Craftsman Hanka Sladká, Czech Republic

Also, it seems to me, it would be nice to tie a large panel under the photo of a chronicle of the child's life from wire, hang it in the nursery and update the photo within certain frameworks.
An interesting solution in decorating the interior of a children's room will be original flower pots or intricate wire shelves for books. Children are very fond of different jars for pencils, bags for toys or wallets for small parts. If you use hooks made with your own hands from wire to organize storage space, the interior of the children's room will change significantly.

And also, from wire they make lampshades for a night lamp and chandeliers for a nursery, designer furniture for dolls or garages for toy cars. The most amazing thing is that all this can and should be invented and implemented with children.

There are amazing wire weaving techniques that create real wire sculptures.

American designer Ruth Jensen creates lifelike animal figures using wire from a single skein. In other words, from a solid material.

Wire cat. Designer Ruth Jensen

Children are interested in working with wire. Bending fancy patterns, creating intricate figures, the child learns to create, to apply his imagination to crafts. The result is not long in coming. Wire products are liked by others and stimulate further creativity.
Indeed, inventing intricate wire crafts with his own hands, a child does not just develop his fingers, he trains his imagination, is involved in an active creative search and shows his individuality to the delight of parents, friends and loved ones.

Wire is a thin metal thread. Wires for electrical appliances are made from it. But craftsmen have also found use for this wonderful material. In mastering the technique of weaving from wire with your own hands, schemes play an important role. This article will provide several master classes, accompanied by patterns for weaving and detailed description with photo.

Wire types

Making hand-made gizmos requires a lot of concentration from needlewomen. No wonder they say that the master puts part of his soul into the created product. This means that any thing self made can be considered a talisman for the person to whom it is intended.

The first jewelry made of metal wire was worn by Egyptian women. And this material was made by drawing, that is, dragged between two heavy flat surfaces. This made the wire smooth.

The original purpose of the wire is to participate in electrical appliances as a conductor. Craftswomen saw many advantages in this rough material, for example, its flexibility.

The following types of wire are best for making jewelry:

Copper;
Brass;
Aluminum;
Galvanized iron.

Copper wire is most often used, it can be coated with various paints, which will help to make your decoration very original. The advantage of copper is that it does not undergo oxidation, the product will serve you in its original form for a long time. And by combining this rough material with stones or beads, you can get an elegant and beautiful decoration.

Wireworking

Wireworking literally translates from in English as the art of wire winding. This is precisely the technique of making jewelry in this way.

Let's consider the creation of wire jewelry using the wireworking technique using a ring and a pendant as an example.

Small ring

To make a ring, you will need:

Copper wire;
Large bead;
Pliers;
Round nose pliers with curved ends;
A cylindrical object with a diameter equal to your finger.

In the photo for the master class, a special jewelry tool is used, which makes it possible to make rings of a certain size. First, bite off a piece 15-20 cm in length from the wire. Place the bead in the center of the bead. Wind the wire three turns around the cylinder so that its tails stick out in different sides... Grasp the ponytail and, pulling the wire tightly, make three circular turns around the bead. Each subsequent row should be located slightly lower than the previous one.

Pulling the wire tightly, make turns on each side of the ring. Using round nose pliers, flatten the end of the wire and press firmly against the ring.

This should be done only from the top side, otherwise the jewelry may injure your finger.

Press the stitches together as tightly as possible. The graceful ring is ready.

By twisting different pieces of wire together and combining them with stones or beads, you can get products that are not much different from jewelry.

Graceful pendant

This step-by-step instruction perfect for beginners.

To make jewelry you will need:

30 cm of copper wire with a cross section of 2 mm;
60 cm of copper wire with a cross section of 0.7 mm;
12 small beads;
Pliers;
Hammer;
Round nose pliers;
Ruler.

Use round nose pliers to grasp the very end of the thick wire. Wind it with a spiral in 2-3 mm steps, the width of the last turn is 5 mm. Bend the end of the wire with a loop. Flatten the resulting spiral with a hammer. Be careful not to damage the special coating applied to the surface of the wire. Fasten a thin wire at the loop and apply loops with beads in the center of each to the last row of the spiral. Bite off the end of the wire and flatten it with round-nose pliers, press firmly against the product. This beautiful wire pendant is ready.

Earrings and bracelets can also be made using the wireworking technique.

Beautiful combinations

Wire combined with beads and beads can make stunning pieces. A thin metal thread is used in the beading technique. Products created with its help keep their shape well.

For example, these beaded trees are made using the needle technique. It consists in putting several beads on a piece of wire, and then the wire goes through the entire chain, bypassing the top bead. It is shown in detail in this diagram.

Flowers made of beads and wire look very realistic.

Weave them using various techniques. Most often this is a French technique in which products are made in small semicircular sectors.

Or in the parallel weaving technique, which is shown in the diagram.

We invite you to watch a detailed video tutorial on making a rose from beads.

Story

People began to weave in ancient times. In 3000 BC, wire products appeared in Egypt. Also, hair jewelry was made of gold and silver wire in Sumer in 2600. Later it came to Europe. The wire was made by cutting pieces of metal and rolling between two flat surfaces to smooth out sharp edges, or by spiraling a thin tape onto a core. In the 6th century BC, the Persians began to draw wire. But in Europe, this method began to be used only in the 10th century AD with the beginning of the industrial production of this material. Many iron wire products have been lost as they are highly susceptible to corrosion. Currently, the processes of tinning and varnishing significantly extend the life of products.

Weaving tools

Today, wire weaving is thriving in Mexico and Africa. Also, there was a demand for similar products in Europe, which led to the revival of this craft.

You will need special tools to work with the wire. You can align the wire with a mallet. Round nose pliers are used to obtain rings and folds. To achieve an angled bend, you need a pair of pliers. Cuts are made with pliers, and if the wire is too thick, then it is chopped with a chisel. To eliminate irregularities and roughness after cutting, files of various shapes and notches are used.

Weaving materials

Weaving wire is available in various sections and diameters. It can be round, square, hexagonal and semicircular. The coating on the wire can be polymer or enamel.

It has a warm pleasant color. Due to the presence of a large number of different degrees of hardness, a variety of diameters and an abundance of colors of the enamel coating, it is most often used in modern weaving. Silver-plated wire products look especially beautiful.

Brass wire is also divided into soft, hard and semi-hard. Good anti-corrosion properties and the presence of various alloys allow it to be used in many products.

Very easy to work with due to its softness and flexibility. Has a bluish gray color.

Galvanized steel is quite difficult to use because of its hardness. It is very springy, and when working with it, you must strictly follow the safety rules.

Copper wire weaving

A wide variety of products can be made from copper wire. Various toys and Christmas decorations, money trees, figurines of birds and animals, fish and insects, flowers and lampshades, stands and holders are just a few examples of such works. We should also highlight women's accessories. So, you can make a belt, bracelet, ring, earrings, necklace, chain or pendant from copper.

For weaving a product made of copper wire, a material with a diameter of 0.2 to 1.5 mm is used. Thick wire is used to create the base of the product, medium wire is used for braiding, and thin wire is suitable for weaving and decorating.

The combination of copper wire and beads allows you to create not only great masterpieces, but also helps children of different ages develop hand motor skills and artistic talents.

Products from beads and wire

For weaving from beads, it is possible to use both ready-made patterns and develop your own. There are several weaving techniques that allow you to create various crafts... Children can be invited to make simple flat figures of animals or favorite cartoon characters using the parallel weaving technique, and more experienced users practice creating three-dimensional figures or decorative ornaments. A wide range of colors makes it possible to produce amazing jewelry and decorative elements. Products made of beads and wire allow you to create unique accessories and make life brighter.

Weaving from wire at home

It is quite possible to create a beautiful home decoration. Making a wire product with your own hands is a rather laborious and painstaking process. Depending on the complexity of the work, it takes from several hours to several days, or even weeks to complete work on your creation. Correct selection materials and the availability of the necessary equipment will make it possible to realize the wildest dreams. Many hobbyists are constantly improving their skills in making wire products. Photos of some of the works can be seen in this article.

Using wire weaving, you can make crafts of varying complexity and beauty. Modern materials and a large amount of educational information will help everyone try themselves in this craft and evaluate their capabilities.