Immerse yourself in the colorful, bohemian world of Mexican icon Frida Kahlo with this brickstitch weaving tutorial in Miyuki Delicas 11/0 beads. Created by Pauline_Eline, this advanced-level diagram guides you step by step through the creation of a finely woven portrait medallion, ideal for wearing as a sautoir or transforming into an original brooch.
The brick stitch technique, also known as brick weaving, produces a precise, detailed rendering, perfectly suited to the reproduction of a figurative motif as expressive as Frida Kahlo's face. The project calls for a palette of 13 colors of Miyuki Delicas beads, including terracotta tones for the skin, black for the hair, bright red for the dress, and floral shades for the artist's characteristic flower crown.
The weaving process takes around 4 hours. Once finished, we recommend stiffening the reverse side of the medallion with varnish-glue to give it hold and make it easier to attach as a brooch or pendant.
This DIY tutorial is aimed at designers who have already mastered bead weaving. The full list of Miyuki supplies is available directly on the page for quick access to exact part numbers.
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Here is the color palette according to the motif:
Frame: DB-1832
Background: DB-0351
Hair: DB-0310
Skin: DB-0389
Cheeks: DB-2116
Flowers: DB-1371
Flowers: DB-1379
Flowers: DB-1583
Flowers: DB-2116
Flowers: DB-2122
Leaves: DB-0656
Necklace: DB-2130
Dress: DB-0791
Weave this pretty pattern using this diagram, then tuck all the threads into the beads to hide them.
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