These spiders were inspired by a lampshade I saw in the Bombay Company Store.
They were charging $79.00 for the lamp. These didn't cost anything.
I just used what I had in my stash. They are fun to make. So far I have made 6, but I'm still going.
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Supplies:Needle nose pliers and/or scissors
Five 8 inch pieces of Bead wire
Seed beads
Round or Oval beads in 2 different sizes
Ruler (optional)
Step 1: Fold 1 piece of wire in half. Slide 1 seed bead in middle.
Step 2: Slide the 2 round beads over
BOTH wires. Leave 1/2" between beads.
Step 3: Slide about 5 beads onto each fang. Secure. (see step 6) Cut excess wire.
PUT THIS ASIDE UNTIL LATER.
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Step 4: Slide 1 bead onto a wire and bend at about 1 inch.
Slide a few beads over both wires to secure.
Step 5: Fill the wire with 4 inches of beads.
Step 6: Secure by sliding the rest of the wire
over the first bead and
Through the next few.
Clip the excess wire. Leave about 1/2" of space in the middle of the wire.
MAKE 4 OF THESE.
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Step 7: Lay out all pieces and spread out the beads in the middle of each wire.
Step 8: Hold the 4 wires in the center and twist them together.
Step 9: Twist the LEGS onto the BODY.
Step 10: Shape the legs and enjoy!
