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© 2008 NanC
Meinhardt Studio, LLC
 
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a
Workshop
Multi-stitch Bracelet
With Keshi Pearls
Being in love with keshi pearls, NanC
Meinhardt designed a bracelet that combines single peyote, two drop
peyote, and right-angle weave to showcase the pearls. An invisible closure
adds to the cohesiveness of this piece. This workshop includes bead by
bead directions making your bracelet easy to accomplish. You may choose to
make the Multi-stitch Bracelet with either size 11 or size 14/15 seed
beads.
Supplies
To make this bracelet you will need:
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Three
colors of size 11° seed beads or three colors of size 14° seed
beads. The size of your bracelet depends on your choice.
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If you are
using size 11º seed beads you will need size 14º seed beads as close as
possible to color C (see below).
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One strand
of center drilled Keshi pearls. If using size 11° seed beads, the pearls
should be 4 x 4 mm or 4 x 5 mm. If using size 14° seed beads, the pearls
should be 2 x 3 mm or 3 x 3 mm. You may also use 216 rondelles or
semi-precious rondelles size 2 x 3 mm.
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6 lb test
Fireline for size 11°s or 4 lb test Fireline for size 14°s
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Size 12
beading needles
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Beading
surface
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Light
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Bees wax
or Micro wax
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Magnifier
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Thread
zapper (optional)
The three
colors of seed beads will be referred to as:
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Color A:
Used as the 2 drop Peyote bead (10 grams)
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Color B:
Used as the 1 drop Peyote bead. This bead should be high contrast in
color. (5 grams)
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Color C:
Used as the Edge bead and the Super Froth Fringe bead. Used in the Right
Angle Weave section and the highlight row of 2 drop Peyote. This bead
should be closest in color to the Keshi pearls. (20 grams)
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Color C:
Size 14º (5 grams) if using size 11ºs for body of bracelet
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