Hippo Pen Topper Bead Pattern

Hippo Pen Topper makes an excellent quick beaded gift for your friends and co workers. Hippo pen topper has been made to fit on a medium crystal bic biro – however the pattern can be easily modified to use with many different types of pens. As you twirl the pen, the Hippo’s arms and legs move and he will be sure to amuse the recipient of the pen. With the Hippo Pen topper we have made 2 versions, one with him wearing a white trimmed red sports vest with the number 7 on and one without. If you support a team with a hippo as the mascot – why not bead up the hippo with a sports vest in your team colours! This Hippo Pen Topper bead pattern is made using Japanese Miyuki size 11 Delica beads and peyote or brick stitch can be used. It is assumed the beader will be familiar with either Brick, Peyote or Both. Peyote and Brick stitch bead instructions are available free on www.threadabead.com. Please note the pattern may not work with any other size and type of beads. There are up to 7 colours in total and the finished beadwork is approximately 5 cm x 3 cm. 4 x 4mm gun metal crystals are also required for each hippo. The bead pattern supplied is 9 pages and includes a colour chart of suggested delicas, a colour pattern and a numbered coloured pattern.