Bumble Bee PDF TUTORIAL with VIDEOS, FREE

TUTORIAL - FREE PDF DOWNLOAD Bumble Bee by Catriona Starpins

A complete kit to create your very own Bumble Bee can be purchased here

Kits are available in three colourways:

• Traditional Bee Colours
• Australian Native Blue Banded Bee
• International Beading Week Rainbow Version

Tutorial for the Bumble Bee is free and a copy is sent via email after checkout is completed

Materials required to make "Bumble" 

Tools and other Materials Required

These are what I use in my bead kit.

·        Beading Thread, I prefer fireline for this project.

·        Beading Needles, Straw size 11 is an excellent choice for this project.

·        E6000 Glue

·        Thread Burner for cutting and burning ends of thread off. I use the Beadsmith rechargeable version.

·        Sharp Scissors for trimming thread and Lacys Stiff Stuff.

·        Beading Mat/tray, I like the soft fuzzy foam ones.

·        Good Beading Light and Magnification if required.

·        Cricut Heat Press Mini and ironing board

·        Black Sharpie

·         White Gel Pen

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Bumble Bee’s made using this tutorial can be made for personal use and for gifting as presents only.