3D Donkey
Method: The donkey is constructed around around two round core beads. It is made with one length of thread. The torso, neck, and head, are made with tubular peyote. Begin at the tail end, and work row-by-row along the body to the nose. Make the ears, and bead the legs with brick stitch, and stack stitch - onto small raised bumps on the torso. Finally, make the tail, and the mane (using a fringe technique).
Beads Required:
Price $10.00 US
- Techniques: sculptural peyote stitch, stack stitch, and brick stitch.
- Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced – requires experience and confidence with shaped tubular peyote techniques
- Approximate finished size: 30mm tall (to top of head)
- Pages to Print: 10 (this pattern is watermarked on each page)
Method: The donkey is constructed around around two round core beads. It is made with one length of thread. The torso, neck, and head, are made with tubular peyote. Begin at the tail end, and work row-by-row along the body to the nose. Make the ears, and bead the legs with brick stitch, and stack stitch - onto small raised bumps on the torso. Finally, make the tail, and the mane (using a fringe technique).
Beads Required:
- size 11 seed beads
- size 10 seed beads
- a few size 14 seed beads
- a few 3mm wide beads
- 2 round core beads 9-10mm wide (wood, plastic or polymer clay)
Price $10.00 US