Nicola Tedman - Beaded Bugs: Make 30 Moths, Butterflies, Beetles, and Other Cute Critters

Nicola Tedman with Jean Power Beaded Bugs Copyright Ivy Press Limited 2012 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of reprints in the context of reviews. Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC an Andrews McMeel Universal company 1130 Walnut Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 www.andrewsmcmeel.com ISBN: 9781449419707 Library of Congress Control Number: 2011944683 This book was conceived, designed and produced by Ivy Press 210 High Street, Lewes East Sussex BN7 2NS, UK www.ivypress.co.uk Creative Director Peter Bridgewater Publisher Sophie Collins Editorial Director Tom Kitch Senior Designer James Lawrence Designer Clare Barber Photographer Andrew Perris Illustrators Peters & Zabransky Digital Assistant Emily OwenATTENTION SCHOOLS & BUSINESSES ANDREWS MCMEEL BOOKS are available at quantity discounts with bulk purchase for educational, business, or sales promotional use. For information, please e-mail the Andrews McMeel Publishing Special Sales Department: specialsales@amuniversal.com IMPORTANT! SAFETY WARNING: The beaded bugs are not toys. They have small, removable parts that are a choking hazard and should be kept out of the reach of small children under the age of three. T HE NEAT SHAPES AND BRILLIANT COLORS OF INSECTS MAKE THEM IDEAL SUBJECTS FOR SMALL BEADING PROJECTS.

Gleaming wings, shiny jointed legs, and delicate angled antennae are all simple to render realistically with beads, sometimes with such lifelike results that you have to pick the creature up to accept that its not going to fly away. Many insect species have marvellously graphic markings, easily rendered in beads. All the creatures in this book are based on seven basic patterns, then adapted to imitate real moth, beetle, and butterfly species from all over the world. Theyre not hard to replicate, even for a novice beader, although if youve never beaded before its worth practicing a little before starting on your first project, simply because the scale is so small. The basic butterfly pattern readily changes to a swallowtail with the addition of tails to the wings.Legs and antennae are made with combinations of bugle and seed beads. A few ground rules for great results: Buy good-quality beads (many recommend Japanese or Eastern European brands), and make sure that youre working with the size given in the pattern. Cheap beads may seem like a bargain but they often have irregularly sized holes, which can make repeated wire threading difficult. Invest in a craft light.

They arent expensive, and they have a flexible neck and a very strong magnifying lens, making them invaluable for fine work. If youre new to beading, start with one of the butterflies. They are simple and you can learn how to use the beading chart without being distracted by the three-dimensional elements. The size of the projects means that theyre quick to complete, and they make effective small accessories (pin a dragonfly to a coat lapel or a ladybug to a beret, for example) or even tiny desktop ornaments. So order your materials, turn the page, and get beading! The airy quality of a dragonflys wings can be echoed by using a mix of transparent and opaque iridescent beads.

M aking wire beaded butterflies and bugs requires just a few basic techniques; once learned, they will help you to create all the winged and crawling creatures you desire. Next page