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Peyote Stitch Beaded Ring From "Jewelry Making" episode DJMK-201

A variety of peyote stitch bead rings.

Designer Evette Potts uses a peyote stitch to create a beaded ring. Evette's Tip: Alternate matte and shiny beads to better follow the Peyote stitch pattern as you work.

Materials:

One tube of delica beads
One tube 15/0 seed beads
Embellishment beads (pearls crystals, fire polish, etc.)
Size 10 or 12 beading needles
Scissors
Silamide / Nymo D or thread of choice
Measuring tape

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

1. Start with 6 yards of thread. Double the thread and work with 3 yards.

2. String on one tension (stop) bead or use masking tape at the end of the thread.

3. String 6 beads. Bring the beads to end against the tension bead or masking tape.

4. Begin the peyote stitch. Pick up a bead, skip a bead and go through the next bead (figure A). Repeat technique until you go through the last bead.

5. Reverse direction, and repeat the technique. Pick up a bead with needle, skip a bead and go through the next bead.

6. Repeat until you have a band that will fit around your finger, then stitch the edges closed for a seamless appearance. This is called "zipping" the ring (figure B) -- because the bead edges look like a zipper and are joined so that the spaces and beads that extend will "zip" together as you stitch.

7. Embellish the band with a cluster of bead drops, or leave plain. To embellish the front center of the ring, add a large bead, followed by a small bead, then go back through the large bead. The larger bead will rest closer to the ring (figure C), while the smaller beads will dangle (figure D). This step is where you can personalize the ring with your own design. Continue until you have the design you want.

GUESTS :

Evette Potts
Bead Artist
San Gabriel Bead Co.
325 E. Live Oak Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
Phone: 626-447-7753
Fax: 626-447-7755
Website: www.beadcompany.com