Jewelry Making Resources | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Ask the Experts Beading Q&A

Q: Newbie here. I understand the peyote stitch can be odd or even count. Can you tell me why I would choose one over the other? And I am having a hard time finding patterns for even count, plenty of odd count though.

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Flat Herringbone Stitch

Begin with a foundation row of even-count ladder stitch. String 2 beads, pass down through the second to last bead in the ladder, and up through the next bead. String 2 beads, pass down the next bead and then up through the following. Repeat to the end of the row. To end the row, pass back through the last bead strung. To begin the next row, string 2 beads and pass down through the second to last bead of the previous row. Repeat, stringing 2 beads per stitch and passing down then up through two beads of the previous row. The 2-bead stitch will cause the beads to angle-up in each row, like a herringbone fabric.

Ask the Experts Peyote Q&A

Q: I am beading a bracelet that is odd count flat peyote (Delica size 11 beads). I am beading it by holding it in my fingers, but when I set it down flat on the table top, it is wavy on the edges. If I flatten the top, the bottom becomes wavy. If I flatten the bottom, the top becomes wavy. Doesn't matter if I use single needle or two needle. What am I doing wrong and can I fix it or should I take it all apart and start over and be careful not to do what?

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Ask the Experts Chain Measuring Q&A

Q: Chain tassels and fringe are really popular. I like to create them, but it is a serious pain to count links or measure multiple lengths of chain all the same length, especially tiny chain. Do you have a tip to simplify tassels and fringe?

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How to Create an Even and Odd Count Peyote Stitch

Dive into this video tutorial on mastering the mystique of even and odd count peyote stitch, making beadwork a perfectly balanced art form.

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Bracelet and Earrings Set

Boho, Southwestern, and Native American-inspired designs come together in this colorful seed-beaded bracelet and earrings set.

Design Idea PJ25

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Single-Strand Necklace

Achieve emerald elegance with this seed beaded necklace and earrings set featuring Crystal Passions® emerald fancy stones.

Design Idea PJ2X

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Single-Strand Necklace

Make seed bead amulet necklace bags for special meaning and a beautiful statement.

Design Idea PJ23

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Bracelet

A lampworked glass bead is the star of this floral-themed bracelet, framed by perfectly matched seed beading.

Design Idea PA3Z

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Bracelet and Earrings Set

This colorful set includes a bracelet composed of even count peyote stitch and trendy seed bead fringe earrings made using brick stitch.

Design Idea PJ26

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Odd Count Herringbone Stitch Bracelet

Create fabulous bracelets with odd count herringbone stitch.

Design Idea NJ3H

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Bracelet

Create this flat even count peyote stitch bracelet using a variety of bead sizes and shapes to add texture and depth to your design.

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Secrets to Seed Beading Video 6: Odd Count Peyote Stitch Necklace

Rose is back for the 6th project in our Secrets to Seed Beading series to teach you odd count peyote AND filled tubular netting stitch.

Design Idea NA26

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Secrets to Seed Beading Video 5: Even-Count Peyote Stitch Bracelet

Rose teaches you how to make this beaded bracelet with even count peyote stitch. This graphic pattern is a great way to learn this versatile and must-know technique.

Design Idea NA25

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