Beads weaving refers to the techniques or methods by which different beads are combined together in a skein. This is done by inserting and passing a thread between the beads. The process of beads weaving is very dainty, the content of which is determined by the beads pattern and color. The technique of beads weaving is applied in the creation of jewelry accessories and some art items.
In general terms, the beads weaving methods are used in the production of jewelry and its accessories. Beads weaving is done with the help of needle and thread. Often a loom is used for the bead weaving purpose. A loom is an apparatus which is used to make yarn into cloth by the application of weaving the strands in conjunction at 90o C with each other. The bead looms differ on the basis of their size. These bead looms are generally made up of metal or wood.
Off-Loom Bead WeavingThe bead weaving techniques that do not use a loom are known as “Off-loom” techniques. Off-loom bead weaving is a collection of various bead working techniques. These techniques, can be used to weav together beads to manufacture many 3D objects viz box, beaded ball etc.
This technique is based on weaving the beads in some 3D object such as beaded ball, box etc.
Most of the off-looming methods are completed with the help of one needle and thread, excluding warp threads. Some of the techniques used in bead weaving are :-
Brick Stitch
● Chain Stitch
● Triangle Stitch
● Ladder Stitch
● African Stitch
● Square Stitch and so on.
Each and every bead weaving technique produces different and unparalleled end products. Off-loom bead weaving is also known as needle weaving. Needle weaving is best suited for decorating various pieces of loom, jewelries etc.
