The Secret for Perfect-Fit Peyote Stitch Bezels? Brick Stitch!

re: The Secret for Perfect-Fit Peyote Stitch Bezels? Brick Stitch!

WIlaker — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:30:43 GMT

This is really great! When working with a new cab or CZ where the seed bead count is unknown, ripping it out is a real pain. This method is a perfect solution for a precise fit. Open-backed bezels are particularly valuable for fashions where a cloth backing may look undesirable.

Thanks Jennifer!

Crystallized Gems

re: The Secret for Perfect-Fit Peyote Stitch Bezels? Brick Stitch!

riolama — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 01:37:37 GMT

I have been beading for more years than I care to count, but I am just not getting these instructions for brick stitch bezels. Can anyone clarify?

re: The Secret for Perfect-Fit Peyote Stitch Bezels? Brick Stitch!

kareng915 — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:13:00 GMT

excellent!!! great idea... can't wait to give it a try =)

re: The Secret for Perfect-Fit Peyote Stitch Bezels? Brick Stitch!

BarbaraH@105 — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:07:21 GMT

I recently discovered that the two needle start for peyote stitch is perfect for bezels. That method creates the first 3 rows of peyote. Just connect the ends of the strip to make the bezel. It is easy to adjust the size (only a few stitches to add or subtract, not the whole row!)and you are left with two tails that are perfect for stitching both sides of the bezel. The 2 needle start also works well for peyote rings. I have not tried it yet, but I think it could be used for triangles and squares because you add the corner increases after the first two rows.

re: The Secret for Perfect-Fit Peyote Stitch Bezels? Brick Stitch!

JanG@26 — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:23:15 GMT

I put cellotape around the outer edge and cut it on the exact edge. Remove it and you have an exact measurement. Then I thread up an even number of beads to match the length of tape. I work the first few rows away from the cab then work on the back, then the front. New tape will stop it slipping until it is secure. Might not work for everyone but it does for me.

re: The Secret for Perfect-Fit Peyote Stitch Bezels? Brick Stitch!

KipperCat — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:04:21 GMT

What a great idea! It's one of those things that seem so obvious - once someone else has thought of it!

re: The Secret for Perfect-Fit Peyote Stitch Bezels? Brick Stitch!

TheHoleBeadShop — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:23:25 GMT

I make a peyote cage for my objects by beading three to four rows of circular peyote. First I string the beads and check the circular dimensions of the objects - a very loose check at best! Then I bead a couple of rows of peyote. Next, I seat the object into the peyote circle, leaving my tail on the TOP of the piece, working only on the back. Once I cinch in the back of the object by decreasing bead size and stitch, I flip it over and it's in the cage! ! I work one or two rows of peyote with size 15's and it's over ! Perfect bezel (almost) every time with a "circle" object. Because even if something says 18mm round - it could be off by one bead or even more! So saying there is a set count for any object is difficult but this technique works very well. Happy Beading!