JAPANESE LANTERN Tutorial
$25.00
ADVANCED PROJECT

Fashion an over the top neckpiece using three different beading techniques, all based off of peyote stitch. Students need to have a working knowledge of peyote stitch in the round and be well versed in bead weaving.

Instruction packet covers the a variation of Dutch Spiral Chain, the linked saucers used for the pendant, and a peyote fringing technique.

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SEA FORM PENDANT Tutorial
$20.00
ADVANCED PROJECT

Fashion an over the top pendant using three different beading techniques, all based off of peyote and fringing stitches. Students need to have a working knowledge of peyote stitch in the round and be well versed in bead weaving.

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Garden Passion Neckace Tutorial
$25.00
INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED PROJECT

Instruction packet covers a netting technique, setting a cabochon in peyote beadwork and then adding ruffles, freestanding ruffled beads, and fringe. 3-Part PDF Tutorials are sent via email upon reciept of payment.

A long time ago, when gardens were romantic getaways and teatime was a dress-up occasion, this lariat might be draped casually around your neck. Necklace named by Abby Morgan.

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Micromacrame Treasure Bracelet
Kit $75.00
Tutorial $10.00
INTERMEDIATE PROJECT

This bracelet is made with handmade glass beads, Japanese seed beads, and tons of glass accent beads. Very cute! Shown with a Czech glass button closure, but comes with a lampwork pyrex bead to use as a button. Looks a little like a caterpillar! It is helpful if students have done a little macrame work before they try this piece. Please allow 3 weeks for kit shipment since each kit is made to order to your color specifications.

Champagne Dreams Beaded Jewel Pendant
Tutorial $15.00
Kit $45.00
INTERMEDIATE PROJECT

Instruction packet covers setting a round Swarovski Rivoli in beadwork, putting the pieces together, and finishing off the bead. PDF Tutorials are sent via email upon reciept of payment.

A few months ago, I had a little bit too much champage to drink. When I awoke, I didn't have a headache. Rather, I had dreamed up this little beaded tri-sided bead, using Swarovski Rivolis as my base. My thanks to Connie Welch for helping with the name on this piece.

Currently available as kits by special order in your choice of colors.

Taos Sunset Seed Beaded Collar
Tutorial $20.00
Kit $100.00
INTERMEDIATE PROJECT

Tutorial covers the large-scale pendant section in front (consisting of the 6 tiered tubes, the lampwork bead and the fringe - see the third photograph), not the full necklace, although options for finishing a necklace are described. Fashion another over the top pendant piece using three different beading techniques, all based off of peyote stitch.

There are no beads included with this instruction packet. Thekit is made to order in your color specifications, so allow 3 weeks for creation and delivery. Kits include everything you need to make the project except for beading thread. Students need to have a working knowledge of peyote stitch in the round and be well versed in bead weaving. Instruction packet covers basic tubular peyote, triangular peyote, and a spiral peyote fringing technique.

Egyptian Queen Seed Beaded Collar
Tutorial $20.00
INTERMEDIATE PROJECT

Fashion an over the top neckpiece using three different beading techniques. Tutorials are sent via PDF upon reciept of payment. . Students need to have a working knowledge of peyote stitch in the round and be well versed in bead weaving.

Instruction packet covers the ladder stitch, netting techniques, setting a cabochon in beadwork, and four separate fringing techniques. Ladder stitch is one of the very first techniques I learned. Found in ancient Egyptian art and on every continent, this can be done either with one needle or two. The instruction packet shows both.

Embroidered Eye Cabochon Pendant
Tutorial $18.00
Kit $100.00
INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED PROJECT

Shows bead embroidery, round peyote, optional advanced peyote eyelid design, picot stitch and basic fringing techniques.PDF Tutorials are sent via email upon reciept of payment. Kits are currently available with hazel or blue eyes only. Each kit is unique, so please allow 3 weeks for shipment. I promise you'll be pleased. If you have a set of color choices that will work with the noted colors of eyes, then please email me when you order.

Arabian Nights Pendant Tutorial
Tutorial $20.00
Kit $95.00
ADVANCED PROJECT

Once upon a time there was an Arabian Princess who captured the heart of her king by telling him a portion of a story every evening. She might wear something like this overembellished tri-sided crystal pendant with attached bail, had Swarovskis been invented at the time.

No beads are included in the instruction packet. Kits include everything you need to make the pendant except for beading thread. 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. Instruction packet covers setting a square Swarovski rivoli in beadwork, attaching the set stones together, fringing techniques and the bead woven bail.

Temari Ball Pendant
Tutorial $18.00
Kit $40.00
ADVANCED PROJECT

Ladies of the early 17th century Japanese Imperial Court challenged each other to contests to determine whose embroidered Temari was the most intricate and opulent. Ball patterns developed one from another or were embroidered in the traditional Japanese Embroidery techniques. Mine is made from seed beads, and also resembles an Ancient Islamic Folded Glass bead I recently found for sale.

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. This instruction packet is for ADVANCED seed beaders. Kits include everything you need to make this project except for beading thread. Since these kits are made to order, please leave your color preference in the comments section when you check out. Please allow 3 weeks for kit creation and delivery.