Follow Susan Otto-Bain’s excellent clear instructions on how to build a little octopus on a swirly base bead. Susan offers diagrams showing how to apply the tentacles most effectively along with detailed step-by-step directions. If you’ve ever thought an octopus might be too tricky to add to your bead, you’ll definitely want to try this tutorial. Article originally published on page 24 in the Winter 2024 issue of The Flow®. Text, Demonstration, and Photos by Susan Otto-Bain