Hummingbirds are different from other birds who gain their power for flight from the downstroke of their wings. Hummingbirds find a large amount of power in the upstroke as well. They flap their wings 50 times per second in the pattern of an infinity symbol. These seemingly tireless birds symbolize eternity, continuity and infinity.

The Lighter Cover design features a native american symbol for a hummingbird that closely resembles an infinity symbol. The flower symbol along the bottom edge of the cover represents Honeysuckle -- one of the Hummingbirds favorite flowers. And the design on the top edge is a native american symbol for a star flower.

This two page pattern features a full color graph-style beading chart for the cover which can be done in either peyote or brick stitch. It also has a color chart with suggested delica bead colors and bead counts, and a color photo of the finished cover.

Instructions for completing the bottom netting are included in text and graphic form. The optional fringe pattern is presented in chart form with a color key which includes suggested bead colors and counts.

The finished lighter cover fits a standard Bic Style lighter.

Approximate Finished size:

Fits a standard Bic Style lighter

Supplies Used:

Delica seed beads
8/0 glass beads

Technique:

Peyote/Brick Stitch

Pages to Print:

2

Skill Level:

Strong Beginnger
(Beader should be familiar with Peyote/Brick stitch as no stitch instructions are included)