Stiffen elastic ends with white glue. String three ivory, 1 blue, 1
silver, and 1 blue on to elastic. Repeat 3 more times. You will have 24 beads on the
elastic. Tie ends together close the beads to form the head band. Put a drop of white glue
on the knot. Let it dry, trim close. Glue feather near knot.
Instructions for Loin Cloth:
Cut hemp into two 12" pieces. Stiffen cord ends with white
glue. String 4 ivory, 1 blue, 1 silver, 1 blue and 4 ivory onto each piece of hemp. Slide
to the middle of the hemp and place a knot on each side close to beads to hold in place.
Cut 2 pieces of felt 3" x 2-1/4". Glue a set of beads along one 3"
side of the felt. Glue the other set of beads to the other piece of felt. Let dry. Tie the
two pieces of beaded felt together at sides of Bean Bag Animal. String one ivory bead and
one light blue bead onto each hemp end. Push up beads to 1" from knot. Tie a double
knot to secure.