All about diamond mosaic with peonies
All about diamond mosaic with peonies will be interesting for those who love flowers and enjoy such work. In addition, a picture with peonies can be both a wonderful gift and a harmonious decoration of your own home.
Overview of the full set sets
The full set peony diamond mosaic is a picture made entirely of rhinestones.
The sets may differ by the actual image. A flower can be represented:
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in different shades;
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one large copy or a whole bouquet;
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have a different background (on a table in a vase, on a flower bed, and so on).
The dimensions of the canvas can be different - from the smallest (20x25 cm) to impressive (70x100 cm).
The choice for beginners should be made in favor of miniature specimens, and masters with experience can choose large options.
As for the main components of the standard set, then among them there will definitely be:
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canvas for embroidery, it can simply be represented by a piece of fabric or already with a stretcher (the latter option is preferable, since you do not have to figure out how to arrange the finished work);
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protective film covering the canvas (necessary in order to protect the canvas with an adhesive backing, because the work, especially large, is done in stages);
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rhinestones, they can be of different sizes and shapes (for example, square and round, matte and shiny);
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stylus and tweezers - tools necessary for working with pebbles;
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rhinestone tray, which helps to quickly remove the desired element of the required color;
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sticky stylus gel to help grip rhinestones while working;
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sometimes glue is additionally attached in case the work was interrupted for a long time, and then returned to it;
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a special designation and color scheme that allows you to accurately apply the desired color to the picture.
To understand for beginners what the finished work might look like, you can look at specific examples and make sure of the variety of options.
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Delicate pink flowers are beautiful without any additions and will decorate any interior. The size is ideal for beginners. Square rhinestones 2.5x2.5 mm.
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Diamond embroidery is a bouquet in a vase. The still life is very delicate and evokes the most pleasant associations. The size 40x40 cm will take more time to create the picture. Rhinestones are presented in two types of cuts and have 9 facets, which will allow the finished picture to sparkle and sparkle.
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Luxurious, very bright peonies are presented on a canvas 40x50 cm already on a stretcher, which saves the master from thinking through the design. At the end of the work, you can donate the painting, or decorate any room with it.
Partial mosaic
This version of needlework on the principle of embodiment in reality is no different from a full calculation. The set will contain the same components and tools. Among the variety of plots, you can easily find your own version. The principle of operation is the same as with full display.
The only significant difference is that only the main part or some elements will have to be laid out with rhinestones, they will give brightness and zest to the picture. In this case, the background can be pre-painted with paints. For example, a table, a vase, a background can be painted, while the peonies themselves will be lined with rhinestones.
This option is very convenient for beginners, the work will not seem so tedious and will be completed faster.
The partially displayed mosaic nevertheless looks attractive too and is a harmonious finished work that can become an interior decoration. And examples are proof of this:
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even children can lay out bright blooming peonies, one has only to show perseverance;
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another version of a beautiful delicate still life with a partial display;
- a suitable option, when the background is drawn on foam board, it remains to lay out the flower.
How to collect correctly?
Laying out a diamond mosaic is easy if you follow the instructions that are present in each set.
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Help is provided by a diagram by which you can understand how a particular color is indicated on the canvas. The bags with rhinestones are numbered, and the diagram describes which number (color) this or that value corresponds to.
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When there are no questions about the layout, you need to peel off part of the protective film from the canvas. You should not remove everything, because it allows you to keep the sticky base until the next stage of work. Usually the mosaic is assembled in several approaches. The larger the canvas, the longer it will take to complete the painting.
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Then the rhinestones that are to be used at this stage of the work are poured into the tray... And already from it with the help of a stylus they extract the necessary elements.
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Before use, the tip of the stylus is immersed in the gel pad. This will ensure good adhesion of the rhinestone to the tool. Then the diamond is placed on the spot that matches that color.
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When a certain area of work is completed, all parts and tools are collected and put away for storage. Usually there are additional rhinestones in the set, but nevertheless it is better not to lose details.
The following video will help you learn how to lay out a diamond mosaic correctly.