JACK IN THE BOX
Copyright 2005 by Yoshie Marubashi
Approximate finishing size ---- 2 5/16" height--- 15/16" square box
Technical level --- INTERMEDIATE
Technique --- TUBULAR PEYOTE STITCH,FLAT, CIRCULAR PEYOTE STITCH, TUBULAR HERRINGBONE STITCH
Materials
#11 DELICA beads --- assorted color
#11 seed beads --- assorted color
#14 seed beds --- assorted color
#8 beads --- black for eyes, loop decollation
4mm round beads --- 3 for loop decoration assorted color
#12 beading needles
NYMO D thread ( bobbin ) --- that matches beads color
NYMO B thread ( bobbin ) --- that matches beads color
Round bead for Head --- 1 round bead,14mm diameter
( wood or plastic )
Round beads for hat's top --- 1 round bead, 8mm diameter
( wood or Plastic )
Cylinder shape bead for body --- 1 cylinder shape, 3/4"(19mm)height, 9/16" ( 15mm ) diameter
( wood or plastic )
Small disc bead --- 2 Czech ring, 9mm diameter, 3mm thickness
A Bamboo Skewer --- small size
Basic Beading Kit ( scissors, bees wax, work mat, clear nail polish - use as glue, lighter or thread burner )
ATTENTION
This is even count Peyote in round and there is a step up at the end of each row. ( See General Information for Diagram c).
This project should be stiff, so you have to pull thread tight.
Avoid irregular beads. Put glue on each square knot.