Beaded Angel
12x small 2.3cm safety pins
1x 12mm bead for head
1x 12mm bead cap
1x 8mm pearl for the body
12x 6mm pearls for the base
54x 4mm pearls for the dress and arms
42x 3mm beads for the wings and halo
80cm's 28gauge wire
This little angel is adorable and can be used as tree ornaments, present toppers or given as small christmas gifts.
Fill the 12 safety pins with the 4mm pearls, you will need 4 on each pin closing them as you go.
Cut 5.5 inch (14cm) or wire and thread it through the head of each pin as shown, placing a small 6mm pearl in between each pin. Secure them by placing them into a circle and securing the wire closed by twisting the ends together.
With 5 inches (13cms) of wire thread it through the ends of the safety pins and secure into a tight circle to form the skirt of the angel. Don't cut the wire.
Thread the ends through the large 8mm pearl to form the body and secure the wire and cut off any excess wire.
Cut 15 inches (40cm)of wire and thread on 12 x 3mm beads for the halo. Centre the beads on the wire and bring both ends of the wire though the bell cap and the 12mm head bead. Separate the wire and bring one end through each side of the body bead to form the wings.
Add 12 x 3mm beads to each wing wire and bring it back through the body bead to form a loop, then add 3 x 4mm beads and 3 x 3mm beads, miss the last 3 beads and thread the wire back up through the first 3 beads. Twist the wire around itself to secure. Do the same thing again for the other wing wire.
By Shellie Wilson. Shellie is the chief creative editor for Craftbits.
I made these for a church bazaar and they were very popular
It did take me a while to understand the instructions (also note the pictures don't quite match up) but once I figured out the first one it was cake. When I got to the wings step I did have trouble getting the wire through the bead again so I improvised and just wound the wire back around itself instead of through the bead, then continued to the arms. While making it the body/head seem to have issues standing upright on the skirt but once the entire thing was done it was fine. ^.^ Completed angel is approximately 1 3/4 inches tall and 1 1/4 inches wide. LOVE it.
These are really effective. Been looking everywhere for the pattern. :-)
hi from sleepless in SA going on quilting retreat will take pattern and supplies along and show ladies and who knows "a host of angels" may be made. Have made them before and pattern has been put away in safe place so once i get my stupid printer to work i'll be a for away. Many thanks granny jean.
Beautiful !
Time consuming and tedious, but turned out looking great. And as for the directions being hard to understand? Not sure what directions those people were reading, because I thought they were perfect. Couldn't have been more clear.
Tis is so cool ...would make accent for presents at christmas time
cool
I haven't tried this as I am actually looking for a craft my mother may enjoy. This looks beautiful but I am unsure the directions are clear enough --- I am hoping that once working through it they will be come clearer. Just recently found your site and I am loving all the great ideas ---- THANKS BUNCHES
I'm lovin it. I made everyone at work one of these, and they love them.
They are the best ever. So simple to make.
Thank you so much...Michelle
Absolutely adorable.
I will be making a few of these for a christmas hamper.
Thank you.
A little hard to understand, but still pretty clear.
This project has been estimated to take 30 minutes but it has taken us three to 4 hours and we cannot still figure out how to make it. The instructions are *very* unclear and difficult to apprehend. Very Very STUPID!!!! We absolutely hate this project.
So beautifully explained,detailed, and so easy to follow. I made it and will send it overseas for my granddaughter. thank you for the pattern.
Clever Idea. Now I have three variations of beaded angels for my tree. Thankyou.
Would like to know the overall dimensions of finished product. How tall, wide, and depth if possible. I think these are what I want to do if they are the right size. Thank you.
Once you make your first one, you will get the hang of it. BUT, if you have clumsy hands, like I do, sometimes this craft can be difficult. I use them as ornaments, stand alone decoration, and I also tape them to Christmas presents so everyone gets one..
hey my mum makes these they so cute!
can't wait to try this, i bought a kit but now have the patern to make my own and have some varied colours. thank you
i just love this site as I vollenteer at connerlly court agecare and do busy fingers and they just love making thing for there grand children & children please keep up the good work
i just love this site as I vollenteer at agecare and do busy fingers and they just love making thing for there grand children & children please keep up the good work
WOW! Really beautiful, delicate, and creative! As well as with many uses!Hey, thanks for the idea!
its very creative and one can use it in many ways.
they look beautiful on the tree
It turned out beautifully but was hard to do at times
what a lovely gift for any time of the year, After all every one needs a little gardian angel some time don't they.
Fantastic step my step pictures.thankyou!
I LOVE THIS ANGEL IT'S VERY PRETTY I LOVE MAKING & COLLECTING THEM TOO KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK THANKS EVELYN
this craft turns out so cute!!! ^.^
that was so cool
they look so cute! i gave them to all my friends
Excellent
I enjoy this craft. And going to try it. Like the step by step pictures you put on here.
i've always wanted to know how to make them (:
it's awesome as
cool
pretty pretty!!
the instructions dont match the figures
It's so pretty! I want to make it for my mom for Christmas!
My daughter was given one as a gift. They're really neat. Will definitely be making some.
Too cute and way to easy...Thanks.:)
ive made these as a tree ornament great gift idea
this craft is so awwsome!!!! I love it!
nice idea
this is so cute i love angels and i make such a good gift for those who love angel and a plus for me is that it is so easy to make i hope everyone had as much fun making it as i did
very nice and have made them before, everyone should have an angel like this on the tree
thanks so much
I love it!
This is a great craft..very easy and simple but still fun!
a little fiddley but for the older kids ok
it is fab!
Looks like fun! I can't wait!
love it
its a grat present for my mom
not as easy as it looks
beautiful.
I will try this one !!!
Gorgeous!!! Can't wait to get started!