How to Do Huichol Beading
Huichol is a particular type of beading introduced by the mountain people in the North of Mexico. This ornaments manufactured using this technique can be easily worn, and you can also deploy any design while making the jewelry. Today we are going to provide you a stepwise solution on how to do Huichol beading, this will be an excellent manner to learn for the beginners, and beautiful ornaments can be prepared from this technique.
Requirements
For performing this unique beading technique, you will require some elements which will be much helpful for completing the entire process. At first, you will need to have a pattern that you want to make, you can download them from the internet, or you can easily be made by yourself. Next, you will need the size of eleven beads. They are much suitable for this case. Then it would help if you had sewing threads and the needle to perform the whole process.
Procedure
The Huichol beading process for making an earring involves several steps. First, the Huichol artist creates a design on paper. Next, the artist transfers the design to a piece of wood. Then, the artist uses a needle to poke holes in the wood, following the design. After that, the artist strings beads onto the needle and weaves them through the holes in the wood. Finally, the artist ties the ends of the thread to secure the beads in place.
Step One
In this step, at first, you have to gather all the required elements that we have already mentioned. Next, you have to take the needle and insert the thread in the needle. Then you have to tie a knot to the needle so that the thread remains firmly attached to the needle. Then you have prepared the design that you want to use for making the earring.
Step Two
You need to put the beads in different piles depending on their color. This is because the design you want to make might have different colors, and it will be easier to find the beads you need if they are in separate piles. This will also save time.
Step Three
In this part, you have to gather the wheels that you will use for the cart and then attach them. For this, you will also need bearings. You have to install the bearings in the wheels, once you have commenced this work you have to use the sandpaper to rub the bearing after installation, and in this manner, the binding will be much imported.
Step Four
You have to take the beads one after another and attach them to form a circle. This is done by sewing the beads together. After the ring at the center is finished, you will make the petals. The petals are much easy to make. Just change the color of the bead and start attaching them using the needle.
Step Five
Finally, you’ll need to make the tassel for the earring. To do this, start by attaching beads to the petals on one side. Make sure to leave a gap between the beads, and don’t make them too tightly connected. Next, you’ll need to tie a double knot at the top of the design to allow you to properly attach the hook. In this manner, the entire earring can be prepared from Huichol beads.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we can assure you that the process that we have mentioned here on commencing the Huichol technique of beading will be beneficial for you. Especially for beginners, it is a great way to improve their DIY skills. Happy crafting! Have a good day!!
Jane Hubbard
Jane has always been passionate about hair and beauty. After many years of working as a hairdresser specialist, she decided to start her own consultancy business. She is an experienced haircare and beauty consultant, and she loves helping others find the perfect look for them. She has been writing articles for DIY quickly for over 3 years. In her free time she enjoys keeping up with the latest news in the industry, practicing yoga, and spending time with her friends and family.
