Free-form Peyote Beaded Bracelet
Instructor: Marsha Davis (Marsha.Davis@92NY.org)
All Level Welcome - Beginner Friendly
Explore the creative potential of using various forms of peyote stitch to create a one of a kind bracelet. Learn by demonstrations and handouts.
Closures will be also demonstrated. Proper measuring for a good fit will be covered.
Supply List:
- Stiff English beading needles – size #10 and/or #12 (bring min. of 4)
- Small sharp scissors
- Cloth to put beads on (old pillow case, etc.)
- Seed Beads: 6/0, 8/0, 11/0 – bring an assortment of colors in each size.
- Design Hint - stick to apprx. 5 colors.
- Beads: a small misc. assortment of beads up to 6mm in size
- Thread: Fireline 6lb
- Bee’s Wax for thread
- Button with shank or 2 hole button
- Magnification, if needed.
Suppliers:
Toho Shoji (Japanese seed beads, Fireline)
on 6th Avenue opposite Bryant Park
212.868.7466 – Call for hours
Beads By Blanche (have everything) can take a bus from Port Authority
106 N Washington Ave
Bergenfield, NJ
201.385.6225 call first for hours
Online Stores
Caravan Beads, Maine direct importer of Miyuki seed Beads and lots more
Fire Mountain Gems Have everything. use their search engine to help
Instructor will have some supplies available for purchase: Seed beads 6/0 & 8/0, Fireline 6lb, #10 Stiff English needles, bee's wax. Please bring cash, no IOU's please.