How To : Bead-weaving

Spiral Peyote

Michelle Mach — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:33:00 GMT

Add an automatic twist to a peyote tube by using a pattern of varied bead sizes....(read more)

One-Drop Peyote Stitch

Michelle Mach — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:19:00 GMT

One-drop peyote stitch begins by stringing an even number of beads to create the first two rows. For step-by-step instructions, see even-count peyote . See Peyote Stitch...(read more)

Even-Count Peyote Stitch

Michelle Mach — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:29:00 GMT

Free Even Count Peyote Stitch Video String an even number of beads; these make up the first 2 rows. Six beads are shown here. Tip: Run a long needle through every other bead and make the “in” and “out” beads easy to identify. String...(read more)

Odd-Count Peyote Stitch

Michelle Mach — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Odd Count Peyote Stitch Here’s a cool trick to make odd-count peyote as easy as even-count peyote. String the first two rows (beads 1-5). String the first bead in the next row (bead 6) and work peyote stitches back towards the tail (bead 7). Pass...(read more)

Peyote Stitch

Michelle Mach — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:38:00 GMT

There are a number of variations of peyote stitch: Flat peyote stitch Even-count flat peyote stitch Odd-count flat peyote stitch One-drop peyote Two-drop peyote Circular peyote stitch Spiral Peyote Tubular peyote stitch Brick Stitch and Peyote Stitch...(read more)

Circular Peyote Stitch

Michelle Mach — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:33:00 GMT

For circular peyote stitch, string 3 beads and form the first round by passing through the first bead. For the second round, string 2 beads and pass through the next bead of the previous round; repeat twice. To set up for the third round, pass through...(read more)

Right-Angle Weave

Michelle Mach — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:45:00 GMT

There are two types of right-angle weave that produce the same finished beadwork, but that use different thread paths. Some people may use the term "cross-needle weaving" to describe double-needle right-angle weave. Single-needle right-angle...(read more)

Beading Techniques, Tools, and How-To Articles

Michelle Mach — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:45:00 GMT

Check these pages for instructions, illustrations, related articles/magazines/books, and occasional videos on how to create jewelry, whether you favor bead stitching, stringing, or wireworking. You'll also find links to selected articles on selling...(read more)

Tips for Building Bead Structures

Michelle Mach — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:44:00 GMT

Enjoy these great tips on building bead structures from the October/November 2008 Beadwork Master Class artist, Maggie Meister....(read more)

3 Steps to Better Beadwork Photos

Michelle Mach — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:28:00 GMT

Here are some simple steps you can take to improve your photos and capture the beauty of your designs. Good photos are key to selling your work online and submitting to design competitions. This article by beader and photographer Kirsten Creighton includes photo examples, additional photography tips, and a helpful summary chart for quick reference....(read more)

Square Stitch and Loomwork Graph Paper

Michelle Mach — Sun, 18 May 2008 20:49:00 GMT

Want to create your own beaded designs in brick stitch or peyote stitch? Use this handy graph paper to plan out your project. ...(read more)

Brick Stitch and Peyote Stitch Graph Paper

Michelle Mach — Sun, 18 May 2008 14:51:00 GMT

Want to create your own beaded designs in brick stitch or peyote stitch? Use this handy graph paper to plan out your project. ...(read more)

Two-Drop Peyote Stitch

Kat — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:29:00 GMT

Peyote is typically worked with one bead at a time. Some people may refer to this as one-drop peyote. Two-drop peyote stitch is worked the same way, but with two beads at a time instead of one. See Peyote Stitch...(read more)

Simple Fringe

Kat — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:25:00 GMT

Exit from your foundation row of beads or fabric. String a length of beads plus 1 bead. Skipping the last bead, pass back through all the beads just strung to create a fringe leg. Pass back into the foundation row or fabric. Related free articles: 4 Fringe...(read more)

Tubular Peyote

Kat — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:22:00 GMT

String an even number of beads and make a foundation circle by passing through them two more times, exiting from the first bead strung. String 1 bead and pass through the third bead of the foundation circle. String 1 bead and pass through the fifth bead...(read more)