Embroidery of pictures with rhinestones, or as it is also called diamond embroidery, has become very popular in recent years. To get a bright and sparkling picture, you just need to buy a ready-made embroidery kit and be patient. You can embroider beautiful pictures, make a pattern on clothes, shoes, interior items.
Embroidery as an art form
Since ancient times, noble people have decorated their clothes and homes with precious stones. And people who did not have enough money to buy jewelry, came up with a replacement for them - glass beads.
The art of decorating fabrics with stones has spread to napkins, tapestries and icons, clothes and shoes, towels and bedspreads and much more.
In the 2000s, modern painting appeared in China - embroidery with rhinestones.
Features of embroidery technique
The technique of diamond embroidery consists of laying out small colored stones on a marked base.
Diamonds for embroidery are acrylic, made of resin, polymers and pigments. The stones are cut like real diamonds, due to which the light is refracted and a volumetric effect and colorful overflows are created.
Important! Swarovski stones can be used in paintings; canvases with them look more luxurious and elegant, but the cost also increases significantly.
The base is made of thick rubberized fabric, the embroidery pattern is applied to it, and then an adhesive layer and protective film. The stones are perfectly attached to the adhesive layer and there is no need to figure out how to sew on rhinestones.
The pattern is divided into squares according to the size of the bead, each square has a number or symbol indicating how to sew on the rhinestones.
The diamond embroidery kit includes:
- Canvas base.
Important! If the canvas is wrinkled in the box, before working it should be ironed with a slightly warm iron on the reverse side.
- Rhinestones for diamond embroidery in colors corresponding to the image.
- Tools for work: tweezers, glue, strip, tray.
- Detailed instructions.
The composition of the kit may vary depending on the manufacturer.
Before work, you should prepare your workplace; it should be clean and well lit.
Attention! If a hair or speck of dirt gets on the adhesive base, it must be removed. This can be done with wet fingers or tweezers. If necessary, re-lubricate the area with glue.
Unfold the canvas. It is better not to remove the protective film immediately, but to remove it as the pattern is filled. Each pebble should be pressed to the base, and each row should be aligned with the bar included in the set so that the picture acquires a monolithic appearance.
Types of embroidery
The type of diamond embroidery of the picture depends on the shape and type of stones. Acrylic rhinestones for diamond embroidery have a wide range of colors, while their structure can be transparent and matte. The size ranges from 2 to 5 mm.
Round beads are usually transparent and crystal-like, they refract light perfectly and give a luxurious look to the painting.
Square ones are made of high-quality plastic, they have an opaque structure, which gives the paintings a deep look.
Types of layout
Diamond embroidery techniques can be with full or partial layout.
Partial diamond embroidery is distinguished by the fact that part of the canvas is covered with diamond mosaic, and the rest is printed with an image.
Important! Partial diamond paintings are great for beginners to try out a new project while saving on the cost of a kit.
Full-lay stone embroidery involves covering the entire surface of the canvas.
Using rhinestones from diamond embroidery
Manufacturers always put diamonds in the set with a reserve (up to 30%), so there are unused stones left.
You can use the remaining stones for:
- Card decorations. It is very nice to give a card made by hand, in which soul and creative ideas are put.
- Decorating textiles: tablecloths, napkins, towels, bedspreads.
- Decorating household appliances and furniture. A sparkling decor created by hand on a refrigerator or a bookshelf will not go unnoticed.
- Creating a unique outfit. Embroidery with stones and rhinestones on clothes and shoes will help to create a unique thing. No need to think about how to embroider lace on a shirt pocket with beads, you can simply glue artificial diamonds.
Attention! To attach the crystals, you can use universal glue, a glue gun, double-sided tape or another adhesive composition, depending on the base.
You can lay out the stones in any order, in the form of a pattern, ornament or chaotic composition. The result will definitely please and surprise with its brilliance and luxury.
Paintings
The choice of paintings using rhinestone embroidery technique is very large and varied, you just have to go to a store of art supplies and plunge into a magical world.
"Lavender Field"
Manufacturer of the painting "Lavender Field" Diamond Painting, Russia. The set includes square acrylic crystals, fabric with an adhesive base, a plastic saucer, tweezers, and instructions for use. The image consists of 37 colors with full coverage of the canvas. Size 40 * 30 cm. The price for November 2019 is 1,500 rubles.
The painting will delight you with rich violet, lavender, lilac, lilac colors and their shades in combination with lush greenery. The lavender field immerses you in the aroma and richness of summer colors and looks exquisite.
Embroidery of icons with rhinestones
The icons are partially covered with rhinestones. The face of the icon is applied to the fabric by means of printing, and the vestments and background are made up of colored stones. The choice of icons is huge, everyone can find their saint in the catalog of icons made with diamond mosaic. Icons differ not only in the faces of the saints, but also in the degree of filling with rhinestones and in size.
For example, the icon "Our Lady of Kazan". The set includes: canvas measuring 25x20 cm, tweezers and a stylus pen, glue, round, shiny glass rhinestones, zip bags for storing excess, a plate for working with stones. The cost of the set as of November is 600 rubles.
The icon looks festive and solemn and is suitable both for home and as a gift.
"Lovers"
The rhinestone embroidery kit "Lovers" includes: canvas, diamond square rhinestones, tweezers, box. The painting is filled with stones completely. The size of the painting is 480×330 mm. The cost of the kit in November 2019 is 1,300 rubles.
The image "Lovers" contains many elements, paired embroidery of people contributes to meeting your soulmate and family well-being. The picture depicts not a pair of lovers, but hugging children, which is touching. The picture will be perfectly placed in the bedroom in a visible and well-lit place.
"Peacock"
The painting "Peacock" is made in China, packed in a paper bag in a folded form. Color range: 30 tones and shades. Frame is not included. The size of the painting is 40 * 30 cm. The language of the instruction is Russian.
The painting plays with iridescent blue, turquoise and green colors. The loose, sparkling fan-shaped tail of the peacock depicted in this painting delights with its azure shine and will definitely find its place in the house.
"Little House in the Village"
Embroidery of rhinestones paintings «"A House in the Village". Partial layout measuring 77.5 x 54 cm. The set includes: base fabric, round faceted rhinestones (glass) (39 colors), glue stick. The cost of the set is 1812 rubles.
A cozy, colorful painting filled with sun and flowers will bring light and joy to your home.
"Sunset in a glass"
The manufacturer of the "Sunset in a glass" set is Bright Facets. The canvas size is 38×50 cm. The stretcher is not included in the set, the rhinestones are square, full laying technology. The picture has 57 colors.
The plot "Sunset in a glass" will suit lovers of modern art, the work has an original plot and a stylish combination of bright colors.
Using embroidery
To sum up, we can say that rhinestone embroidery is used for:
- Creation of icons and paintings.
- Decoration of clothes and shoes.
- Decorating postcards, Christmas tree decorations, photo frames, flower pots and other interior items.
Attention! Using a special computer application, you can independently create patterns for laying out rhinestones. Diamond paintings created from black and white photographs look very beautiful.
Pros and cons
The advantages of rhinestone embroidery include:
- ease of execution (the patterns are simple and clear, and lessons and master classes on diamond embroidery can be easily found on the Internet);
- high speed of work execution (compared to cross-stitching, diamond paintings are completed faster);
- beauty (the products have a rich and luxurious appearance);
- novelty.
Diamond creativity also has its downsides:
- the cost of the sets is quite high;
- Sedentary work with small stones is tiring.
Important! Finished masterpieces may become dusty over time and lose their sparkling appearance, so it is recommended to frame them in glass or cover them with varnish or acrylic.
Rhinestone embroidery helps to create magnificent pictures that can be called works of art. Diamond embroidered pictures can decorate the interior of the house and become a wonderful gift for any holiday.
