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

by Nicola Tedman, Jean Power

Beaded Bugs features 30 colorful photographs, tons of how-to illustrations, and easy-to-follow instructions for making 30 true-to-life, cute critters, which can adorn jewelry, key chains, cell phones, and other accessories.

The popularity of beading is at an all-time high, and it's a great choice for beginners because the supplies are inexpensive and easy to come by, and readers can get terrific results with just an hour or two of practice.

Beaded Bugs features 30 options based on just six basic prototypes, so you can quickly pick up the basics and build on your skills. The projects are graded by difficulty level, so you can start with your very first quick and simple butterfly or move on to more complex bees and beetles. Each project also includes full-color photos, illustrations, and step-by-step pattern instructions. The finished bugs can be turned into beautiful, unique jewelry, or adornments for key rings and cell phones. They make great gifts, too.

The cute critters in Beaded Bugs are based on real species, and the book also includes a few fun facts on each bug to read as you bead. The creatures

* A tiny scarab beetle

* A lovely, leggy little ladybug with varied spots

* Beautifully detailed bees with intricately veined wings and striped bodies

* Intricate and colorful butterflies, such as the peacock swallowtail

* 3-D caterpillars and cocoons

Genres: Crafts, Beading, Jewellery

80 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2012

Reviews

[Sharon Shoemaker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Do you like beads? Butterflies? Ladybugs? Caterpillars? What about beetles? If you do, you will like this book. There are patterns for 30 different bugs - many simply slightly different from the others.
If you like to bead, you'll have fun creating these critters. The insects are made with beads and wire. This makes them a little bit easier for new beaders. Have fun making these... and your own variations of the prototypes.

[Teresa Berry · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nice ideas, pretty patterns

Sadly, most of the charts for wings and such are cut off on the right side, so its impossible to know if they can be accurately constructed. This could have been avoided by a simple review in both digital and print versions

[Lindsi Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am only starting my first butterfly and so far, the book has helped me through it. The book is user friendly for beginners.
The only complaint i have is that i wish the book had better step by step pictures for the back stitching. I am very lost on that part... 🤦‍♀️

At this point i am waiting for my "ah ha" ^_^ 💡moment.

Other than that the book is good! I would recommend it. Maybe someone will catch on quicker then me and help me out.;)

[Jennifer]

Got it from Devon library. Look for it again in winter!