My Little Kimono Girl
Creative Beading|Vol 16 No 3

Combining thread work and wire work can be achieved with the right know-how. This focal lampwork bead project by Chris Butler with thread and design work created by Annlee Butler can take you through the steps to success.

My Little Kimono Girl

Odd or even count circular peyote is determined by the number of beads placed in the original circle. It is worth noting that the circle is called Row 1 and Row 2 in most peyote patterns. We will use odd count peyote which does not require a ‘step up’ on each row, and which has a spiral effect.

STEP ONE

Peyote rope

Design note: For peyote rope to look its best, the thread work should be tight. Using 1 metre of beading thread and 9 x main colour seed beads, tie a tight circle using a secure knot, leaving a 15cm tail. Slip the circle of beads onto the stick .

Design note: By using the stick in the centre of the peyote rope while you work, it will help keep your work tight and neat.

STEP TWO

Hold the tail and stick with you thumb and fingers. Pick up one seed bead; skip the first seed bead, go through the second seed bead. The seed bead should sit on top of the bead from the circle row. See Diagram 2B. Pick up one seed bead and skip the next bead and go through the next bead from circle row; repeat two times. Total of four high beads. You should have two lower beads at the end of this row.

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