How to make video game characters from Hama Beads tutorial
Written by Craig Stewart, 17th March 2008.
OK I've made this guide to explain what Hama Beads are, what you'll need, where to buy them and how to make the video game characters of your choice.
Each design will take between 20-60 minutes to make so be warned. Make sure you have enough time to make your design and it'll always take longer than you think.
The picture below is a large view of what the Hama Beads look like.
If you're buying online I would recommend buying from http://www.hamabeads.co.uk since they offer a large selection of colours and bead tubs. If you're not from the UK you can find them at http://www.ebay.com
I recommend you buy the large 5,000 bead tub because this is the cheapest and best value to help you get started. I had to buy the extra boards from eBay since my local shop didn't have any. Each colour should cost about £1.20 each, extra boards about £1.50 each, 5,000 bead tubs about £8.00.
I highly recommend you buy some food tubs with air tight locks to hold your extra beads. This will keep them from spilling out and is the most secure method I can think of. Below is the kind which I use.
You'll need to buy some extra boards because the blue one that's supplied is far too small to be any use. I would recommend three of four interlocking white boards. The only other thing you need is baking/cooking paper to iron them.
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