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Peyote Twisted Rope Tutorial

In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Allie does another tutorial teaching the basics of Peyote Stitch. Peyote stitch is one of the most essential beading/jewelry-making stitches used in many different forms. Peyote can be made with a variety of different beads including any style of seed beads, and most styles of Czech beads, 2-hole beads, and more. You can find a variety of other tutorials using beading stitches here: https://www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/projects-tutorials/beading-stitches/

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
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Peyote Twisted Rope Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:Miyuki 11/0 Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold Miyuki 15/0 Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Kiwi Miyuki 15/0 Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Maroon Miyuki 15/0 Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Tea Rose Miyuki 15/0 Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Sea Opal

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Gather your materials, focusing on Miyuki 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads in various colors.
Thread your needle with approximately 5 feet of Wildfire beading thread.
Begin the Peyote stitch by adding a stop bead, leaving a 3-inch tail.
Start creating a circle by threading two 11/0 beads followed by two 15/0 beads in your chosen color pattern.
Continue the tubular Peyote stitch, adding beads in a spiral pattern to create a twisting effect.
Adjust the bead sizes and colors as desired to enhance the spiral effect and add visual interest.
To finish the bracelet, weave the ends together to create a seamless join. Optionally, add a clasp if not making a bangle.
Trim and secure the thread ends.

Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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Item Description

In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Allie does another tutorial teaching the basics of Peyote Stitch. Peyote stitch is one of the most essential beading/jewelry-making stitches used in many different forms. Peyote can be made with a variety of different beads including any style of seed beads, and most styles of Czech beads, 2-hole beads, and more. You can find a variety of other tutorials using beading stitches here: https://www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/projects-tutorials/beading-stitches/

Designer's Material List

The Designer's suggested colors and materials:Miyuki 11/0 Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold Miyuki 15/0 Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Kiwi Miyuki 15/0 Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Maroon Miyuki 15/0 Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Tea Rose Miyuki 15/0 Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Sea Opal

Project Steps

Gather your materials, focusing on Miyuki 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads in various colors.
Thread your needle with approximately 5 feet of Wildfire beading thread.
Begin the Peyote stitch by adding a stop bead, leaving a 3-inch tail.
Start creating a circle by threading two 11/0 beads followed by two 15/0 beads in your chosen color pattern.
Continue the tubular Peyote stitch, adding beads in a spiral pattern to create a twisting effect.
Adjust the bead sizes and colors as desired to enhance the spiral effect and add visual interest.
To finish the bracelet, weave the ends together to create a seamless join. Optionally, add a clasp if not making a bangle.
Trim and secure the thread ends.