Bead Craft Pattern

How to make a seed bead bracelet?

i went to a craft fair today and saw these beautiful beaded bracelets which the lady told me were basic seed bead bracelet patterns.

http://www.riversdancejewelry.com/i//IMG_0641.JPG

this is a picture that i found online.

can anyone tell me how to make one (not the color patern because i just want to use these really pretty pink beads I found) ? or send me the link to a website that has easy instructions? i haven't done much beading but thought it might be a fun crafty idea to try.

thanks!

It appears to be done in peyote stitch. So if you don't want a "pattern" any peyote primer would give you the basics.

The latest copy of Bead and Button magazine would have the basic technique, as would the latest issue of nearly any beading publication. You might also check your local library for books that may include peyote. There are also videos available on youtube that teach this stitch.

I don't have the time to do a general search for you, but I have included one link to a video tutorial that may help. There are countless other sites that may also have a tutorial if this one is not detailed enough for you.

You may also do it in vertical brick stitch which may be easier depending on your skill level, but it won't offer as fluid a piece. Brick stitch tends to work up a bit stiffer and I would think for a bracelet you really want the fluidity of peyote.

Happy beading!

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