How To : Bead-weaving, Peyote stitch

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)

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)

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)

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)

A Quick Guide to Bead Speak (A Beginner's Glossary)

Jason — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:15:00 GMT

Are you new to beading? Are you wondering what can you do with all those beads you have stashed away? Beading Daily contributing editor Sandi Wiseheart shares a quick overview of some common beading techniques: Stringing: This is the first thing most...(read more)

50 Great Beading Tips from Beadwork Editors

Michelle Mach — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:35:00 GMT

The Beadwork editors offer tips on everything from shopping for beads to peyote stitch....(read more)