num_pages: 162
description: With interest in beadweaving on the rise Mastering Peyote provides a much-needed look into the most integral technique - peyote stitch. With 15 styles in all beading geniuses will finally have an accessible easy-to-understand guide to one of the fundamentals of beadweaving brought to you courtesy of Beadwork Editor Melinda Barta.In the Peyote Basics chapter you will learn the basics of creating flat peyote bands then advance to circular and tubular variations eventually learning to fashion dimensional jewelry pieces. Once you've mastered the basics Melinda dives into designing dimensional jewelry pieces. Additional chapters cover combining peyote with other popular beadweaving techniques (right-angle weave herringbone and bead embroidery) and creating unique edgings and embellishments for finished pieces. Melinda together with Beadwork's Designers of the Year including Jean Campbell Lisa Kan Carole Ohl Melanie Potter Jean Power Cynthia Rutledge and Sherri Serafini demonstrates a range of styles in 15 beautiful jewelry projects.
language: English
title: Mastering Peyote Stitch: 15 Inspiring Projects
publisher: Interweave