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Sunday, March 13, 2016

Blue Squirrel Progress

I am making progress BUT...there's always a "but" isn't there! To make for a shorter post (those who know me know that I could drag out this explanation!)....the beads I am using for outlining and shadowing are #10 seed beads, which are larger than the #11 seed beads I have for the rest of my squirrel!



So what does all this mean!  Hopefully, it doesn't mean I have to start over and I can fudge smaller beads to fill in.  Dang...my fault I didn't check.  I did go to the bead store yesterday to purchase some #10 beads but all they had were Delica's, which are more uniform. And I picked up some #15's as well...heck, if I'm going to mix bead sizes, might as well go all the way!    Who knows...he might end up having more texture than expected!  You never know do you!!  I am removing those beads under his chin and replacing with smaller seed beads!   So I better get busy on this little guy!!

5 comments:

  1. Before I even read to the last portion of your post I was going to suggest just mixing various sizes of blue beads…..which should allow you to fit beads into every nook and cranny. It’s looking very good already!

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  2. More is always better when it comes to fabric and beads! You have a "make it work" moment, and I'm sure you will. Possibly the mix will catch the light differently and make for interesting shadows, and it will be "bead-full" as Mary noted above. Good luck.

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  3. Knowing you a little bit I am certain that you will make this beaded project turn out even more magnificent than if you had used uniform sized beads. I love it already!

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  4. No matter what crafty thing you do, you NEVER have everything you need...Never. Your squirrel is looking very blue...errr...great!!
    xx, Carol

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  5. Blue Squirrel is taking shape and think he looks rather dapper in blue. Assorted sizes of beads will give lots of dimension and texture. Bead On Baby...

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