Beading workshop and discussion with Anita This beading workshop will introduce some beading techniques. Every artesian has their own tips and style of work. For this demonstration Anita will show some examples of work and introduce the applique or 2 needle flat stitch as used to make hair ties, applique bead onto clothing etc. Supplies: For this workshop if you want to start a project to create something you can select something you might like to bead on. You can also use a piece of felt or canvas if you just want to practice. You will need beads preferably all the same size; 2 needles one that is a little smaller than the beads you are using and nylon thread. Nylon is recommended as it is strongest, but you can also use whatever you have. Beads should be available in places like Michaels, Joann’s Fabrics, Walmart or online. Nymo is a brand that is widely used. The thread comes in different thicknesses, O, OO, B, D etc. Sizes of glass seed beads typically used range from around size 10 to 13. The smaller the number the larger the bead. Size 13 are the smallest available with a wide selection of colors. The image to the right is a beaded hair tie. You would need a button if you would like a button for the center. These can also be all beaded without a center button. The 2 needle flat stitch is used for this project. The beads are size 13 Czech cut glass beads. The back is leather, and the piece is sandwiched together with an edging stitch to finish it. The baby moccasins pictured to the left show beadwork that is the 2 needle flat stitch and the lighter case is an example of Peyote stitch. Both of these used size 13 beads. 2 There are quite a few different YouTube or other videos available. The following are just a few links. Once you start looking you will see many other available links. Applique or flat stitch • 2 needle flat stitch technique A video by Mona C. she gives an example on 2 needle Native American beading techniques seed beads, to make earrings, and a quick example on how to edge at the end. https://youtu.be/oQz-p2yzs74 • 1 needle & 2 needle flat stitch beading techniques This is another video by Mona C. which she gives 2 examples of flat stitching used in Native American beadwork. First example is one needle flat stitch. Second example is 2 needle flat stitch. https://youtu.be/smrfuN-fBT4 • Beading for beginners. What material to bead on Another video by Mona C. A super short video about types of materials that can be used for beadwork projects. https://youtu.be/APrYsh5BJ10 • Juaquin Lonelodge shows how to create applique designs for contemporary Pow Wow outfits. The videos include steps for laying out the design and beading the project as well as many tips and tricks from an expert craftsman. https://vimeo.com/84236369 Edging projects • Different variations of picot style edging for your beadwork https://youtu.be/j1YZYfSuBG4 • Edging by Tashina Azure this video shows an edging technique. I use this method for my beaded hair ties. https://youtu.be/zMRKDnmqb2Y • Peyote Stitch Edging https://youtu.be/fm96ciwV7dI this is a video for finishing some things like medallions or hair ties. Lazy Stitch • Teri Greeves (Kiowa/Comanche) demonstrates two beading techniques used on moccasins for the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture exhibit Stepping Out: 10000 Years of Walking the West (2017) https://youtu.be/cKQEw604mcI Weaving techniques: • Peyote or 3drop Gourd Stitch This video is a good one to show starting a lighter case presented by Broken Arrow Beads. This could also be used to do something like a Chapstick cover and a pen for example. Pay attention to the bridge (area where you are stepping up to the next row) area on your work. It will be an area where you might get confused. https://youtu.be/2g0i0VxWt7A The same artist demonstrates how to make a pattern in the project continuing on from the first video with this next link. https://youtu.be/pcFnZ6cDU8s The artist also shows how to do the bottom of the case in this next video https://youtu.be/ixdqilyTGvs so that it looks like a beaded bottom. *note I generally use a piece of leather or something sturdy to put around the lighter case and then you can remove the lighter once it is used up and replace it easier. Here is another video to show how to do the Peyote stitch showing starting by using leather as I described above. • How to Wrap a Needle Case in Peyote Stitch Bead Weaving (Beadaholique site) https://youtu.be/TrkrcVUalik • How to do fast Peyote Bead Weaving demo for even count flat Peyote stitch https://youtu.be/Z- yCA98pABs • How to create a circular square stitch Rosette by Manie Martinez https://youtu.be/knfg1yY6lFA .