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Seed Bead Cat Brooch by Linda Peterson Learn how to create a seed bead brooch for cat lovers. From "Jewelry Making" episode DJMK-601

Guest Linda Peterson constructs a seed bead brooch that's the cat's meow.

Experience Level: Intermediate

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Materials:

super tape – Therm-O-Web double-sided tape
tiny glass marbles
24-gauge blue fun wire
18-gauge blue fun wire
24-gauge black fun wire
pin back
blue Artemboss metal

Tools:

jewelry pliers
wire cutters
craft knife

	Figure A
	Figure B

1. Working off a spool, create shapes to outline a kitty (figure A).

2. Peel off the white backing of double sided tape (figure B), and then peel off the pink liner and apply to the metal.

3. Apply wire shapes to the metal to form the outline of the kitty.

4. Cut out around the body and head.

5. Cut triangles from pink liner to form tiger stripes, and then attach to the body.

6. Dip into the beads.

7. Remove the pink triangles, and then add curled wire.

	Figure C
	Figure D

8. Apply embossing powder to the kitty (figure C).

9. Curl and zig-zag two wires to look like wiskers.

10. Wrap black wire around the middle for a nose (figure D).

11. Dip the head into the beads. Apply tape to the back of the head, and then press to the body.

12. Glue on a pin back, and then allow to dry.

RESOURCES :

Stuck on Beads 2
By Linda Peterson

GUESTS :

Linda Peterson
Linda Peterson Designs
Phone: 417-443-2072
E-mail: linda@lindapetersondesigns.com
Website: www.lindapetersondesigns.com