![]() ![]() I wanted to make my sister a bead dog, but I couldn’t find any patterns similar to her type of pooch (border collies being one of her favorites). Then I made up my own pattern for the fox with everything I’d learned from making the other animals. The cow and bull were both patterns I found online, although I beaded the bull so his little horns would stick out. Finally, I beaded the mouse, eliminating one of the beads at the end of each leg so they looked even tinier. Then I decided I didn’t like the skunk patterns that were out there so I made up my own along with the rabbit. I suspect I started with the badger because I liked his little limbs and used them on the squirrel and raccoon patterns. Beaded Bunny, Badger, Squirrel, Raccoon, Skunk, and Mouse The originals were meant to be used with pony beads, but they translate well with 11/0 seed beads. I found a lot of these patterns online and made up a few of my own. It also struggles to stand properly on its wee legs. I found this pig to be adorably plump and the curly tail was cute, but what I really love is its ears. More wire is needed to strengthen the legs, especially since the antlers make the head so top-heavy. The moose were pretty neat, but they really don’t stand up well at all. ![]() Still, I ended up making two of them so I must have felt it was worth it! Marilyne Kéréneur’s Moose Your wire will most likely break a few times. I loved the hedgehog pattern so much, but it’s really hard to bead because of all the spikes. In fact, these little darlings were never posted on the old site at all because I made them later. Obviously this photo was taken in a different setting. Although the danger at this size is that someone mistakes it for a chihuahua. I think it’s a pity no one has made a pattern for Fennec foxes. This is my favorite pattern of Marilyne’s, I think. He’s pretty cute and would make a fun toy for a doll. I used a larger plastic bead from an old necklace for the bear’s nose. Her site is old (2013), in frames (yuck), and in French (Oui!), but the patterns are all available for free. ![]() Most of these animals were created following the patterns of others and so that’s how I decided to group them. Just to reiterate from last time, these are the old photos with new watermarks with the exception of the “featured” image. That snout and those ears are just too, too cute. Today I’m covering the cute little mammals and, of course, I’m featuring the pig since we are now in the Year of the Pig. Trim any excess cord.It’s been a while since I last posted about the bead animals from the old art gallery that used to live at this domain. Knot the ends of the cord to the ends of Row 7. Repeat Step 14 with the right hand string to create the frog’s right leg, making sure to thread back through the green beads going from the right to the left. Repeat the same process as Steps 9 and 10 to create the leg, making sure to thread the string through all (5) green beads. To create the frog’s left leg, thread (5) green and (3) yellow beads on the left hand string. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to complete the row. To create Row 7, thread (5) green beads on the left hand string. To create Row 5, thread (6) green beads on the left hand string. ![]() Repeat Steps 8 and 9 with the right hand string to complete the second arm, only thread the end from the right to the left. Pull the cord tight to create the left arm. Take the end of the left hand string and thread back through the (4) green beads from the left to the right to complete the arm. To create the arms of the frog, thread the following through the left hand string: (4) green and (3) yellow beads. To create Row 3, thread (5) green beads on the left hand string. The black beads here are the frog’s eyes. To create Row 2, thread the following through the left hand string: (1) black, (2) green and (1) black bead. Pull cords tight to form this row of your Frog Bead Pet. Take your right hand string and through back through beads from the other end. To create Row 1, thread (3) green Pony Beads onto the left hand string. To learn how to create a lark knot, click here. This will help when threading the beads.Ĭreate a lark knot on the key ring. Stiffen both ends by rolling it between your finger with a dab of craft glue. Cut your Braiding Cord to 60 inches in length. ![]()
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