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Nordic Beaded Peyote Bookmark Tutorial

How to read a peyote pattern.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Nordic Beaded Peyote Bookmark Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Opaque Agate, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Garnet Gold Luster, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Dyed Opaque Army Green, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Opaque Bisque White, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Marron, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Sparkle Pewter Lined Opal, ~ 2 Grams
  • Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Crystal Labrador, ~ 8 Beads
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial, learn how to read a peyote pattern and all the tips and tricks that go along with it to create a bookmark with fun fringe.
    1.Put a stop bead on the end, leaving about 20 inches for a tail. Using a size 12 needle add 22 seed beads on the thread. Add another bead, skip over the bead at the end and sew through the next in line. Continue to add beads one at a time, skipping over the next bead in line.
    2.Watch the Nordic Beaded Peyote Bookmark tutorial to see how to make this beautiful beaded bookmark.
    3.Sew the thread back into the project, changing directions every couple of stitches to lock it in place. Add a loop at the top using the beginning tail of the thread and seed beads. Use a thread burner to clean up any loose thread ends in the project.
    The Nordic Beaded Peyote bookmark makes an excellent Christmas gift. You can find all the materials needed to make this project at PotomacBeads.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Greek Leather Cord - Natural 1.5mm | 3 Meters
    • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers | Pack of 24
    • BeadTec UV Cure Resin | 50ml
    • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
    • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate Mini Pocket | Smoke | 3.5x2.5"

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Nordic Beaded Peyote Bookmark Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    How to read a peyote pattern.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Opaque Agate, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Garnet Gold Luster, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Dyed Opaque Army Green, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Opaque Bisque White, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Marron, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Sparkle Pewter Lined Opal, ~ 2 Grams
  • Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Crystal Labrador, ~ 8 Beads
  • Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial, learn how to read a peyote pattern and all the tips and tricks that go along with it to create a bookmark with fun fringe.
    1.Put a stop bead on the end, leaving about 20 inches for a tail. Using a size 12 needle add 22 seed beads on the thread. Add another bead, skip over the bead at the end and sew through the next in line. Continue to add beads one at a time, skipping over the next bead in line.
    2.Watch the Nordic Beaded Peyote Bookmark tutorial to see how to make this beautiful beaded bookmark.
    3.Sew the thread back into the project, changing directions every couple of stitches to lock it in place. Add a loop at the top using the beginning tail of the thread and seed beads. Use a thread burner to clean up any loose thread ends in the project.
    The Nordic Beaded Peyote bookmark makes an excellent Christmas gift. You can find all the materials needed to make this project at PotomacBeads.