A
three-sided pendant covered in crystals and/or pearls. Students
need to have a working knowledge of peyote stitch in the round and
be well versed in bead weaving. Students also need to know how to
do even count flat peyote stitch and read a peyote graph.
Atlantis
Bracelet
TUTORIAL INTERMEDIATE PROJECT
Use
crystals and seed beads to make your own version of this handbeaded
bracelet. Previous peyote stitch experience necessary.
This
pattern looks very similar to a project in the 2011 October edition
of Bead and Button. Mine is done in peyote stitch; the Bead & Button
one is done in right angle weave. I taught my Atlantis Bracelet
first a year and a half before hers appeared.
Champagne
Dreams Pendant or Beaded Bead TUTORIAL
INTERMEDIATE PROJECT
Make
this little beaded tri-sided bead, using Swarovski Rivolis as your
base. Add an optional fringe to make it into a pendant.Students
SHOULD BE ALREADY FAMILAR WITH FLAT EVEN COUNT PEYOTE STITCH before
they begin this project and know how to read a peyote beading graph.
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This
faceted steampunk style bracelet is just even count peyote stitch,
but you have to keep a sharp eye on the beads to get it to facet
correctly. That's the only reason I have it listed at the level
it is. Students need to be really comfortable with peyote stitch.
Dahlia
or Snowflake Pendant Tutorial INTERMEDIATE PROJECT
Use
Japanese beads, Czech glass beads, pearls &/or Swarovski crystal
to make your own version of this pendant.
This
project is actually all-levels and teaches basic bead embroidery,
but I've placed it here in the intermediate section because the
beads and form can make for a pricey piece. Since you will be covering
the whole form with beads, you actually will have a pretty good
time committment.
Combine
a netted lariet necklace with some ruffled beads, fringe and a ruffley
cabochon. You should know even count flat peyote stitch before you
try this project.
Fashion
an over the top neckpiece using three different beading techniques,
all based off of peyote stitch. Students need to be really comfortable
with peyote stitch before they try this project.
Use
size 8/0 seed beads, crystals and lampwork beads to make this lush
bracelet. A micromacrame project that teaches you the very basics
of the stitch but I've rated this as an intermediate project because
it takes a significant amount of time.
Use
size seed beads & crystals and lampwork beads to make this bracelet.
Begins with basic ndebele, then we add texture and components, one
at a time.
OSU
Buckeye Beaded Pendant TUTORIAL INTERMEDIATE PROJECT
Use
seed beads and peyote stitch to make this Ohio State football team
inspired pendant. Students need to already known even count flat
peyote to make this project.
Use
seed beads, Swarovski crystal & Czech pressed glass to make your
own version of this necklace. Students need to know peyote stitch,
ndebele stitch and right angle weave to complete this project.
This
peacock feather is done in odd count peyote stitch and bead embroidery.
Pattern has the white version as well as TWO more traditional peacock
colored versions!
Peyote
Toggle Clasp TUTORIAL INTERMEDIATE PROJECT
Use
delicas and glass seeds to make your own version of this handbeaded
toggle clasp. Swap out dagger beads for the drops for a really dramatic
look. Clasp requires that you ALREADY know basic peyote stitch.
Royal
Ruffles Ribbon Bracelet TUTORIAL INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED PROJECT
This
fabulous bracelet is just even count peyote stitch, but you have
to keep a sharp eye on the beads to get it to ruffle correctly.
That's the only reason I have it listed at the level it is. Students
need to be really comfortable with peyote stitch. Includes toggle
directions.
Sea
Form Beaded Bead or Pendant TUTORIAL ADVANCED PROJECT
Learn
to make a 3d beaded bead with all kinds of fringe. Bead requires
that you ALREADY know basic peyote stitch.
This
enormous necklace is actually a compliation of a nubmer of techniques
that you can use by themselves or together in a single piece. Students
need to be comfortable with peyote stitch before they try this project.
This
project actually is pretty easy, but has a ton of spiral fringe.
Students should know even count flat peyote stitch.
Temari
Pendant TUTORIAL Intermediate PROJECT
Learn
to make a 3d beaded bead with all kinds of fringe. Bead requires
that you ALREADY know basic peyote stitch.
Wisteria
or Sweet Pea Necklace TUTORIAL INTERMEDIATE PROJECT
Use
seed beads, Swarovski crystal and Czech glass to make this garland.
The piece can either look like sweet peas or wisteria, depending
on what colors you choose. Students need to be comfortable with
ndebele stitch before they try this project.
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