Blue Whale Brooch Bead Embroidery Kit by Abris Art AD-239

Bead a jewelled whale with Blue Whale, a bead embroidery brooch kit by Abris Art — a deep-blue whale with a raised forked tail, splashed with gold and bronze sequins and crystal rondelles, with bugle-bead pleats along its belly. Worked with about 457 Preciosa Ornela Czech glass beads in 22 colours, plus microbeads, pearls and glass stones.

A little stitcher's folklore: sailors saw a whale as a sign of a safe voyage and good fortune, and whales, travelling the whole ocean, stand for wisdom and freedom. Stitchers say wear a whale and you'll always come safely home.

Why this kit: if you love the ocean, this sparkling whale is a joy to make and wear — and everything to finish it, clasp included, is in the box. A satisfying project for beginners ready for more detail. A lovely gift for sea lovers.

Kit includes: art canvas with the full-colour design printed on it, about 457 Preciosa Czech glass beads in 22 colours, Preciosa No. 13 microbeads in 4 colours, 10 larger Preciosa No. 6 beads, a microbead embroidery needle, beading thread, decorative glass stones and accents (half-round stones, rondelles, bugle beads, pearls and sequins), 8 cm of gold bullion wire, a decorative brooch clasp, and step-by-step illustrated instructions for the embroidery and finishing.

Each bead is sewn onto its colour-marked spot on the printed canvas. Then add the glass stones, cut the piece out along the outline and assemble it with the decorative clasp from the kit, following the illustrated instructions.

Finished size: 7.9×4.7 cm (3.11×1.85 in). An ocean-inspired handmade accessory and a thoughtful gift.