Sunday, June 19, 2011

Koi Fish, Bumblebee Beaded Bead, Suitcase, Vanity Case, Treasure Box, Book Box, Pincushion

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to view my beaded miniature bears and other animals.
Visit my Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadeddesignsbyidele

I have been working on the instructions for some of my bead designs. I am now making them available as pdf files for sale on my website. The patterns represent a variety of beading stitches, including right angle weave, double sided right angle weave, three dimensional Peyote stitch, and square stitch. The patterns include color charts and diagrams.

Koi Fish
The three dimensional Peyote Koi fish is 2 inches long including the tail. It has an open mouth and a patterned underside. It is made out of size 11/0 Delica beads. Idele’s Koi fish have been shown in Jane Davis’ bead books.


Bumble Bee Beaded Bead
The beaded bumblebee is hollow. It is 1 ¼ inches long. It is worked in square stitch and Peyote stitch using size 15/0 Japanese seed beads.



The Suitcase
The suitcase is a double layered right-angle weave project. Finished size is approximately 2 ½ x 2 inches using size 11/0 Japanese seed beads. Included are instructions for making a miniature Peyote beaded bra and panties. Beaded hanger instructions are also included.



The Vanity Case
The vanity case is a double layered right angle weave project. The finished size is approximately 1 ½ x 1 ¼ inches using size 11/0 Japanese seed beads. Included are instructions for making a miniature Peyote beaded mirror, a miniature bead and Ultra Suede cosmetic case and a miniature beaded key.


Treasure Box
The treasure box is a double layered right angle weave project. Finished size is approximately 1 ¼ x 1 x 1 inches using size Japanese 11/0 seed beads.



Book Box
The book box is worked in double layered right angle weave. It measures 1 3/8 x 1 1/2 inches. It is made with Japanese 11/0 seed beads. The box opens. Inside there is a beaded envelope. The envelope opens. The envelope is worked in square stitch. Instructions are included for the beaded envelope.


Harlequin Pincushion
The pincushion is a right angle weave project worked from a color chart. Each side of the pincushion has a different pattern. Instructions include a matching scissors fob and bead decorated pins. The finished size of pincushion is approximately 3 x 3 inches using size Japanese 11/0 seed beads.