The most popular ancient Chinese symbol on the planet is the Yin-Yang symbol. According to the philosophy of Taoism, it means the unity of opposites: black and white, sun and moon, good and evil, men and women, who cannot exist without each other and together make up the world. The master class “Do-it-yourself Yin-Yang tree made of beads” is very clear, but at the same time simple, even a beginner can cope with the tasks.
This tree can be a wonderful gift for parents on a wedding anniversary, newlyweds, or just a loved one. The finished product will be a wonderful addition to the interior of your home or office. You will learn how to make such a miracle from our material.
What is the Yin-Yang tree made of:
- black beads - 150 g;
- white beads - 150 g;
- bead wire - 3 coils;
- thick aluminum wire - 1 meter;
- stand mold;
- black and white floss threads - 20 grams each;
- PVA glue;
- paints in white and black shades;
- gypsum;
- tassels.
How to weave twigs
In this part of the article you can learn how to weave branches for a future tree. First you need to prepare spools of beads.
To make the tree look more realistic and the branches appear airy, it is better to use thin wire of a neutral shade.
Next, step back from the edge about 15 centimeters. Weave several loops that consist of 8 beads. There should be 15-17 loops in total.
Make a similar indent from the outer loop and carefully cut the wire. When you finish working on the loops, you can begin assembling the blank for Yin-Yang. The photo shows that you need to start from the central element. Twist the wire, and after the last two loops, scroll it about 3-4 cm.
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To make the tree look more neat, you need to straighten the branches. Next you need to make 70 white and 100 black blanks.
Symbol meaning
In accordance with the ideas of Chinese philosophers, this symbol identifies dualism, dividing into light and dark halves. A perfect circle with two halves inside symbolizes infinity. Literally, “Yin-Yang” means “the dark and light side of the mountain.”
Yin and Yang indicate opposites, which are parts of the whole, and harmony and world balance will depend on the unity of the halves.
A black and white beaded tree can bring joy and peace to your home, but even if you don’t pay attention to the deep meaning, this craft will become a wonderful accessory that complements the interior, and when you look at it you will experience positivity and pride in skillful hands.
After looking at the beaded trees in the photo, made in the Yin-Yang style, you will definitely want to create such a craft yourself.
Making flowers and leaves
If you want the Yin-Yang tree to be more lush and elegant, weaving flowers will make it bloom. First you need to make a black flower. To do this, you need to place eight white beads on the wire and twist the loop two or three turns at the base.
Take 16 black beads, circle them around the white loop and twist at the base. Then again collect eight white beads and twist 2 turns. Circle black beads (15-16 pieces) around the white loop.
Make three more petals in the same way, then connect all the elements and place a bead in the center. Wrap the wire with floral tape. You need to take 7 beads onto the wire and make loops. Next, make several pieces, attach to the flower and secure with floral tape. Also make leaves for the white flower.
In the classic version, black branches cover white branches. Both Yin-Yang branches are arranged in the shape of a heart. How to turn blanks into finished products? First, make blanks for the black branches. Then cut a piece of wire no more than 20 centimeters long and 1.2 millimeters in diameter. Wrap the black blanks using black thread (the white branches are attached to the trunk frame).
What is the Yin-Yang tree made of?
To create a Yin-Yang tree, the following materials are used:
- black beads – 150 grams (it is better to use opaque Czech or Japanese);
- white beads - 150 grams (opaque ones are also suitable, the amount of beads can be larger if you intend to build a more magnificent crown);
- beads - used for the center of the flower, you can take artificial pearls of a suitable size;
- beaded wire (2-3 coils), to make the tree look impressive, it is recommended to use wire with a diameter of 0.3 mm in any neutral shades;
- thick aluminum or copper wire - 1 meter (1.2 mm and 3.5 mm in diameter to create a trunk and crown);
- black and white threads - strong threads are needed to connect the elements with each other. It is recommended to use silk, characterized by shine;
- form for the stand - a clay tray from under a flower pot or other base, at least 1.5-2 cm deep;
- PVA glue – regular stationery glue will do;
- paints in white and black shades (it is recommended to use acrylic paint so as not to have to apply too many layers);
- gypsum - a solution of gypsum with water is used to create the texture of the trunk and fill the mold;
- brushes of different sizes (hard and soft) - use artificial brushes that will not leave lint.
If desired, you can decorate the flowers with pebbles or beautiful white beads. To make the job easier, use pliers to twist the loops and wire cutters to cut the elements to the required length.
Assembly and landing of the barrel
In order to assemble a tree, you must perform the following steps: take two pieces of wire 45-50 cm long, with a diameter of no more than 3.5 mm. Then form a frame of branches, at the end of which make a small loop. Use a very strong thread to fasten the branch to the frame.
Start screwing from the top of the head, placing the branches in a “spiral” relationship to the tree trunk. To prevent the wood from deforming, strengthen the frame with a piece of wire.
Attach the trunk of the tree using a loop to a pre-prepared form. Then prepare a gypsum mixture with a creamy consistency. Dry thoroughly and remove the mold.
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Tips for decorating crafts
If you want to create a unique craft, you can draw the Yin-Yang symbol on a plaster stand with a simple pencil. After this, first coat one part with PVA glue and sprinkle with glitter or black beads. Do the same with the second part, but use white beads or sparkles.
Fine sand painted in black and white, artificial gravel or moss can be used as decorative materials.
You can also experiment with trunks. It will look very beautiful if two trunks of black and white colors are intertwined with each other. The shape of the tree is used not only in the shape of a heart: you can weave the branches in the shape of a horseshoe, so that the composition looks symmetrical.
Beading is a very interesting activity that is suitable for all family members. You can create not only a tree in the Yin-Yang style, but also rowan, birch, cherry and many others. It all depends on your patience and imagination.
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