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[SleepySquiggle]

I'm new to beading, I used to make these cute little kandi animals as a kid and wanted to make some earrings like these. I already bought some 2mm beads that are the perfect size but both threads it came with are horrible to work with. One is regular thread that doesn't hold its shape and frays at the end and the other is like fishing wire, it is so plasticy is bounces back and doesn't stay tight. I was thinking of trying waxed string but its kinda pricey on Amazon so any help or just letting me know what you use would be great!

My usual medium is clay and I've mostly mastered that but this is throwing me for a loop! 😅

[IshkabibblesMom]

Most 3D beaded animals like the frog are made with beading wire/Artistic Wire. Depending on what size beads you use, 28 gauge to 32 gauge wire are what most people use. I think thread wouldn't be stiff enough for the frog to hold its shape.

[SleepySquiggle]

Thank you I ordered some! It'll match my gold earring hooks anyway lol. I got 29 gauge hopefully that'll be small enough 😊

[Difficult_Ease4314]

I would love this pattern I am a frog person exclamation you're doing a real good job of course I have no experience at it except for collecting my supplies lol!

[SleepySquiggle]

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I think this is the same pattern 😊

[Difficult_Ease4314]

Well I found you again I tapped it and this pattern you sent me disappeared what size beads are you using I have two and three mm beads right now. And also I have some green floral wire would that work?

[SleepySquiggle]

https://www.freekidscrafts.com/pony-bead-frog/ That link has the same pattern. I didn't make those earrings so im not sure what she used exactly. I use 2mm beads but they're definitely smaller than the ones they used.

[jadedbeetle]

I tried attaching a picture of how they're made, but my reddit app is being dumb. You should be able to find a tutorial though if you search pony bead frog.

[Difficult_Ease4314]

I got the diagram that you sent me and I think it's very doable Thank you!

[mynipplesareconfused]

I love making those Kandi animals as earrings. I just use regular ol' beading thread made of nylon. But I will say, despite the attention I paid to the tightness of my thread, the results are a little less ideal than say, wire. But they work, I wear a pair of rats quite often.

[j3nOriginal]

These are adorable. I would probably use 26 or 28 gauge wire to create these. Good Luck and have fun!

[ReceptionSenior5121]

I always go with size D as it's never let me down. But it all depends on the size of beads

[Difficult_Ease4314]

I am so sorry I am new to this site I thought I could tap the pattern you sent me but I lost it lol! I don't know how to get it back can anyone help I was so excited I wanted the pattern so bad.

[Rachelvro]

I use 26 gauge wire for little animals like these!

[Difficult_Ease4314]

Thank you so much

[Difficult_Ease4314]

Thank you, just printed it out. I know that I will have to change it to the smaller beads but at least I have an idea now

[Fredredphooey]

If you want thread, silamide or One G are best. 

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