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Brick-Stitch, Peyote, and Other Bead Weaving Techniques walks you through 18 original beading projects, from elegant earrings to statement bracelets and artistic brooches.
This book is designed for jewelry makers of all levels who want to explore or deepen their understanding of bead weaving techniques. Inside, you'll find detailed, step-by-step instructions for each project, supported by full-color photographs and easy-to-follow diagrams that visually break down both the beading techniques and the jewelry assembly process.
Techniques covered include brick stitch, even- and odd-count peyote stitch, circular peyote, crossed-thread weaving, and loom work, all clearly explained and applied across a variety of wearable creations. With its practical guidance and artistic flair, Brick-Stitch, Peyote, and Other Bead Weaving Techniques is an essential resource for anyone passionate about handcrafted jewelry.
Review:
Peyote stitch has always been my Achilles heel,when it came to beating. I just never could get it mastered correctly. I think it was more of a mindset issue, because the diagrams in this book make it so very simple, that you wonder why you used to fear it. Using multiple colors and showing exactly where your needle is supposed to go. It makes both odd and even stitch peyote easy to do. The projects can easily be adapted for your different color preferences and sizing. And the projects cover most of what you would want to do with peyote stitch, I.e a ring, a bracelet, or doing a larger loom type piece. Needing to do a bunch of peyote for my daughter's new regalia for Native American pow wow dancing, this instruction booklet came at a perfect time, and now I'm able to graph out the peyote diagram that she wants and actually be able to make it myself, thanks to the instructions in this book. If you're looking at trying peyote, or if it's been your brick wall too, definitely pick up this book- it's so worth having. While I reviewed the ebook. I would probably pick up the physical bookif I was purchasing it, as I feel like that would be easier for you to bead along with.
About the Author
Lucie Fossemalle is a French jewelry designer and founder of The Camelia Bijoux, a brand known for blending traditional Moroccan embroidery with contemporary French design. After studying at Sciences Po Lyon, she trained in Fès embroidery during an internship in Salé, Morocco. This experience inspired her to launch her own jewelry line, incorporating intricate hand-stitched patterns into gold-plated pieces. Now based in Leipzig, Germany, Lucie designs and assembles each item by hand, celebrating craftsmanship, culture, and modern artistry.
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