How to Make a Dog out of Mardi Gras Beads

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find the two beads melted together to form the join on the bead necklace.

   Give this a tug to break it.
   
   Then snip off the two "bad" beads with the melted sides.
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   Step 2: Cut a string of beads twelve beads long and another two beads long.

   These pieces will form the body and the ears. , This will make a little square.
   
   One bead should be sticking up.
   
   This is the tail of the dog. , You should have one bead in between the the two sets of little squares. , This will make the ears and completes the dog. ,
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   Step 3: Twist four beads together behind the second bead on the long string.

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   Step 4: Do the same thing to the other side of the long piece except that after you twist the beads

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   Step 5: 2 beads should be sticking out for the head.

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   Step 6: Wrap the two beads behind the first bead on end with the two beads sticking out.

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   Step 7: Finished.

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