Bead Stitching: Shaped Peyote
Shape up your jewelry-making skills and move beyond flat peyote to add sculptural drama to your beadwork with Nancy Cain’s expert instruction.
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Shape up your jewelry-making skills and move beyond flat peyote to add sculptural drama to your beadwork with Nancy Cain’s expert instruction.
Shaped Peyote Basics
Meet your instructor, Nancy Cain, as she introduces you to shaped peyote. Learn about the importance of thread selection and some of the most common problems you will face, and how to fix them.
Creating Walls
Learn how to create walls, the cornerstone of shaped peyote. Nancy will lead you step by step through the process of building your wall, stitching in the ditch and zippering the walls for perfect tension.
Embellishing
Make your designs shine as you learn how to embellish using crystals and create the three-bead picot.
Making a Square
Expand your shaped peyote skills by turning your circles into squares. Learn how to build a square, remove unwanted beads, stitch in the ditch and zipper for tight corners.
Creating a Bracelet
Build out your jewelry box as you learn to embellish your square design, size your bracelet and add a clasp.
Triangular Variations
Your shaped peyote education continues as you learn the triangular variation to this technique. Learn how to add crystals, make a bail and even create fringe. Also, learn how to add earring wires to make dangling works of art.
Design Variations
Now that you’ve mastered shaped peyote, it’s time to learn where you can take it in your own designs. Nancy discusses how to work with various bead sizes and shapes and how to incorporate color into your designs.
Bonus: Flat Peyote Stitch
Nancy takes you back to the beginning, teaching you the essential peyote flat stitch. Perfect for novices or those needing a refresher, once you master this stitch, you’ll be ready for the rest of Nancy’s techniques!
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