Materials: 1½ yds of 24g wire 1 large body bead (teardrop, bi-cone or conical shape) 1 head bead (8-10mm with 2-3mm hole) - resin beads are perfect Assorted beads (2-6mm): At least 4 small teardrop or tapered beads w/lengthwise hole. Metal spacers Seed beads Other small beads (approx 36-40) E-Beads Charms (optional) 2” coil pin with clutch
Tools: T-pin Wire Cutters Chain-nose pliers
Step 1 – Cut wire into four equal pieces.
Step 2 – For the legs: coil end of 2 wires using T-pin as coiling tool. Add assorted beads for legs (about 1¼ - 1½ inch long), ending with a tapered bead so that the legs flow smoothly into the body. Bring wires up through the body bead.
Step 3 – For the arms: use a new piece of wire, add hand bead or charm and fold wire in half. Add assorted beads to form arms ending with a tapered bead. Remember: you are using 2 wires, so the hole size has to be slightly larger than the legs. E-Beads work well. Bring leg and arm wires up through the head bead. You may need a bead cap or tapered bead as a neck to help the transition from body to head.
Step 4 – Place pin down through the head. Put the clutch on the end of the pin. Using the head as leverage, bend the pin back to a right angle. Place tip of chain-nose pliers on pin at base of head and bend straight down creating a jog in pin. This allows the pin to hang properly when worn.
Step 5 – Add beads for hair & coil off ends. If you prefer coiled wire hair start at base of head & coil wire with T-pin.