Peyote Twisted Rope Tutorial

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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

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

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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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.