What Beads Should I Use for Peyote Stitch

What beads should I use?

I’ve taught classes in peyote stitch for some years. I used to give out a materials list and it never failed that even though I stressed “Miyuki Delica Beads” someone always showed up to class with cheap seed beads. The deal with Delica beads is that they are extremely uniform in size and shape making a smooth, soft and flexible piece.

I used to live in Maine so I purchased from Caravan Beads in Portland, Maine. When I moved to Vermont, there wasn’t a bead store for miles. I stayed with Caravan and began doing mail order. They have nearly every color, their shipping is really quick and the prices for bulk are the best around. If you have a business, send them your resale license or business license and get a wholesale account.

I buy all my beads in either the full pack (250 grams) or half pack and then tube them up for classes because now I charge for the materials in my classes so everyone has the right ones.

So... if you want a smooth, even, flexible, fabric-like piece, stick with Delicas.

This does not apply to Freeform Peyote, which we'll be getting onto later. 

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