Jewelry Making #2: Make Peyote Stitch Beaded Jewelry

Master flat even-count peyote stitch with cylinder seed beads (size 10 Miyuki delica) in gold and turquoise, including stop bead setup and a six-bead-wide pattern.

master how to add a new thread in peyote stitch by starting from the same bead, weaving the new thread into the beadwork, and securing it with multiple direction changes.

Learn to zip up flat peyote beadwork to create a seamless beaded ring or tube by joining ends with zipper-like up beads and secure threading.

learn to make a peyote beaded ring using size 11 seed beads in turquoise, cream, and gold with the flat even count technique, and ensure the pattern continues before joining.

Create a peyote stitch bracelet with a magnetic clasp, reinforcing the ends, attaching the clasp to the center cream beads, and exploring color variations to match the ring.

Master flat odd count peyote stitch to create a symmetrical pattern with a center line. Discover multiple edge-turn methods using turquoise and gold delica beads to build the design.

Learn how to decrease in flat odd-count peyote to taper the end to a single bead, then reposition the needle and attach clasps or earwires.

Master the body of chevron pattern earrings with flat odd-count peyote stitch to form crisp V shapes, using turquoise and gold delica beads and a pearl accent.

Learn to attach leverback and French hook earwires to beadwork, using gold plated components, final beads, chain nose pliers, and size 11 delica beads, with loop adjustments for forward-facing designs.

Learn to create wreath earrings using the first variation of flat circular peyote stitch, combining 3mm blue glass pearls with white and gold seed beads.

Discover why starting with an even number of seed beads is essential in circular peyote to avoid misshapen rounds. Learn the natural step up and row-by-row construction.

Learn the second variation of flat circular peyote stitch with the same sized beads to create turquoise and gold earrings, starting from a smaller center circle with step-ups and increases.

Learn the second variation to make flower and pearl earrings with peyote stitch, finishing with a gold glass pearl, 50 cm thread, and secure knots before attaching the French hook.

Learn the basic tubular peyote techniques to form hollow tubes, beaded ropes, and bezels using even-count rows, step-ups, and tools like knitting needles with delica beads.

Apply tubular even counter peyote stitch to form a spiral bracelet with size 11 seed beads in gold, turquoise, white, and orange, then reinforce and attach a magnetic clasp.

Learn to create a basic beaded bezel for a crystal rivoli with tubular even count peyote stitch, using Delica and seed beads to form a secure, flexible bezel.

Turn beaded bezels into wearable components by attaching earwires for earrings and adding a ladder stitch beaded loop as a pendant bail, using peyote stitch techniques to create jewelry.

Learn to make peyote bezels for oval and round cabochons using delica and seed beads, test edge fit, add rows, and tighten tension to secure the cabochon.

You can now make different styles of beaded jewelry using peyote stitch and its variations, and you can ask questions to improve your jewelry making skills.