ADC~ Materials Challenge: Beadwork

swap graphic is Our Lady of Slumber by Ann Rismiller

For this swap, we will create a small doll with beadwork. The beading does not need to cover doll (I am planning a swap for the winter months for all-over beading). The bead detail needs to be an immediately noticeable component of the doll, so at least 1/4 of the detail needs to be beads.

Since I am encouraging those that are new to beading to participate, the doll can be small-but at least 3" tall.

Please do not use plastic beads, pony beads, etc. I will be using a mix of Delica, Czech glass, and gemstone beads for my doll-all from Fire Mountain Gems

As always, no dotees, no plushies, no paper dolls.

I am giving a longer sign up time/shorter send time for this, so if you are new, you can practice and complete your doll before signing up, if it would make you more comfortable.

Basic beading stitches

Doll Beading Tutorial

Free ebooks-bead embroidery

Megan Noel is one of my favorite bead artists