Creative Aging: Bead Weaving Jewelry with Omi
The Peyote Stitch is Centuries-old and dates to the Native Americans and ancient Egypt. We will be using this ancient technique to fashion some contemporary beaded designs.
Learn how to design and create a Peyote Stich ring, earrings, and a bracelet to adorn yourself this summer. It is always a great feeling when someone admires your jewelry, and you can say, “I made it myself.” Beading is a relaxing technique, and you will want to create jewelry for yourself and even give gifts to your friends. There are so many variations to the Peyote Stich, and we will explore how to create unique patterns to make your pieces stand out! Just gather your favorite colors of beads and the rest of the supplies, and let’s BEAD together!!!
I will begin our session by providing info regarding the best type of beads to use and the supplies needed for success, followed by an even count Peyote Stich demo.
During the rest of our time together, we will work on creating a ring, earrings, and bracelet. You will learn how to create unique patterns for your beaded jewelry and finish your pieces perfectly!
Registration Required. Zoom Link will be sent by 10am the morning of the program.
Suggested Supply List for Peyote Bead Weaving Class
Bead Mat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SZ2QJ8?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_5YKTQ90EYVT1VTXZWQDY
Big Eye Beading Needles (these needles are very easy to thread)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HQB2T3V?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_EWCNY0R1Z2ASFSZDR48T
Size 10 Beading Needles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00US7XJ9O?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VB87WSNG4BPQ978FTATJ
Beads – Please use Miyuki or Toho Seeds Beads or Delica Cylinder Beads only.
If you have great eyesight, you can use size 11/0 beads, otherwise please use size 8/0 beads. If you are a beginner, please select your favorite contrasting color beads ex. (Black & another color or a light and a dark color) the links below are just to show you some color palette examples
Examples of size 8/0 assorted bead set
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07611DQKD?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_4DAS5ESW0Q4E5DZN55T6
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07611DQKD?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_WGE6TBR9JDKQDVJXBS0X
Examples of size 11/0 assorted bead set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYDXT47?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_KGHRZ97DVW2V2B0TEXP3
Examples of size 11/0 Delica Beads
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LDTY5HP?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_0M9VG3FZ5FR8C28K1KHC
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NF61BRZ?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_0WS37HK93YGES1C3Y2X0
The site below has great prices for bulk amounts of Toho Beads. Just sign up & create a password and shop.
https://bobbybead.net/store/wholesale/
Scissors
Earring Hooks & Head Pins
Jump Rings (6mm)
Round Nose Pliers
Fireline Beading Thread size 6lb. (Smoke color) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XU2HND2?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_TW41FYXYVKKVKRZYXWHS
Thread Zapper
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013PYE7OM?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A9NZS35VW8YMH6Q239MK
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The Peyote Stitch is Centuries-old and dates to the Native Americans and ancient Egypt. We will be using this ancient technique to fashion some contemporary beaded designs.
Learn how to design and create a Peyote Stich ring, earrings, and a bracelet to adorn yourself this summer. It is always a great feeling when someone admires your jewelry, and you can say, “I made it myself.” Beading is a relaxing technique, and you will want to create jewelry for yourself and even give gifts to your friends. There are so many variations to the Peyote Stich, and we will explore how to create unique patterns to make your pieces stand out! Just gather your favorite colors of beads and the rest of the supplies, and let’s BEAD together!!!
I will begin our session by providing info regarding the best type of beads to use and the supplies needed for success, followed by an even count Peyote Stich demo.
During the rest of our time together, we will work on creating a ring, earrings, and bracelet. You will learn how to create unique patterns for your beaded jewelry and finish your pieces perfectly!
Registration Required. Zoom Link will be sent by 10am the morning of the program.
Suggested Supply List for Peyote Bead Weaving Class
Bead Mat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SZ2QJ8?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_5YKTQ90EYVT1VTXZWQDY
Big Eye Beading Needles (these needles are very easy to thread)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HQB2T3V?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_EWCNY0R1Z2ASFSZDR48T
Size 10 Beading Needles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00US7XJ9O?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VB87WSNG4BPQ978FTATJ
Beads – Please use Miyuki or Toho Seeds Beads or Delica Cylinder Beads only.
If you have great eyesight, you can use size 11/0 beads, otherwise please use size 8/0 beads. If you are a beginner, please select your favorite contrasting color beads ex. (Black & another color or a light and a dark color) the links below are just to show you some color palette examples
Examples of size 8/0 assorted bead set
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07611DQKD?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_4DAS5ESW0Q4E5DZN55T6
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07611DQKD?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_WGE6TBR9JDKQDVJXBS0X
Examples of size 11/0 assorted bead set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYDXT47?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_KGHRZ97DVW2V2B0TEXP3
Examples of size 11/0 Delica Beads
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LDTY5HP?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_0M9VG3FZ5FR8C28K1KHC
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NF61BRZ?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_0WS37HK93YGES1C3Y2X0
The site below has great prices for bulk amounts of Toho Beads. Just sign up & create a password and shop.
https://bobbybead.net/store/wholesale/
Scissors
Earring Hooks & Head Pins
Jump Rings (6mm)
Round Nose Pliers
Fireline Beading Thread size 6lb. (Smoke color) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XU2HND2?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_TW41FYXYVKKVKRZYXWHS
Thread Zapper
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013PYE7OM?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A9NZS35VW8YMH6Q239MK
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