Peyote 3D Rectangle - Jewelry Making

[@bdarci]

I have struggled with a peyote square before. I decided to follow your video using the 8/0 Delicas. At least I would be able to understand the geometry. I made a rectangle starting with 5x9 beads. It came out beautifully. Your instructions are so very clear. I was going to recycle the beads, but my rectangle is really pretty, and I’m going to try to figure out how to make it into a brooch.

[@sue7777]

Between using the 8/0 beads for demonstration and your very clear explanation of the steps, I am feeling pretty confident that I will be able to stitch a couple of these for earrings. I missed your "hot mess" description of the knot situation! Anywhoo, thanks, Kelly, for sharing this unique project with us.

[@juanitamckenzie4452]

I still have mine from when you taught all the shapes. I get a lot of requests for them.

[@maertinmodeschmuck]

Oh WoW Kelly, thanks for showing how to do a rectangle. I'm looking foeward to do this one.

[@georgettefraction777]

I can't wait to make these! And looking forward to the bail tutorial!

[@wendymoyer782]

I can't wait to try this! I am away from home and my beading supplies right now, for medical tests, but will have this to look forward to when I get back home, and feeling just a bit stronger. Thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving to all those celebrating!

[@ingridexel5525]

Dear Kelly, you are one awesome instructor! Finally, with this detailed tutorial I totaly and for good understand how to do 3D peyote angled beadwork. You make it look so easy peasy, thanks a million! Greetings from Sri Lanka 🌴🐘

[@padmavathichathapuram1288]

Kelly! Love love love how you teach. So clear at every step, and I love your patience. Please do teach us an open star, please! I’ve tried so many times and always fail. I’m making a bracelet now with your rectangles, hopefully it turns out well.❤️

[@Lauradicus]

Ah, beads busting…. It can be avoided if you understand why it happens. Most of us don’t adjust our way of working as we perform repetitive tasks, muscle memory and all that. But this is what happens… When you are working in a flat mode then asking the beads to form a tubular shape extra pressure is created. The physics of the situation makes sense if you think about squeezing a sponge to wring out water so stick with me here. There is pressure on each bead from more directions/sides in a tubular form than in a flat piece. Since the pressure created is an uneven pressure, meaning the open side allows the tension to travel to the outside of the tube, when you press the common sides together the extra tension follows the path of least resistance (towards the open side) allowing the bead to break. Kelly did mention the likelihood of this happening increases when you use a monofilament thread. A spun thread has a structure that allows it to stretch, the air between the twisted fibers can be displaced easily. (Imagine pulling on a new rope.) A monofilament thread doesn’t stretch as much since it is a more solid structure. (Imagine pulling on a stick.) So, a monofilament thread increases pressure where a spun fiber releases pressure. (That’s why heavier beads/pieces become floppy when you use a spun thread.) As to why matte beads break more easily it’s because to get the matte finish the bead’s surfaces are etched (think sanding) so their walls become thinner. It takes less pressure to break less material. The rough surfaces also grab ahold of each other, setting up harmonics within the crystalline structure of the glass. (Think of the lady who breaks a glass when she hits the right note.) (Yes, I’m crazy. I tend to think about these kinds of things as I do repetitive stuff 😂)

[@beachingmermaid]

Wow, it makes sense now, thanks for the explanation

[@paulaclements4359]

These are amazing and so is your talent..you are such a breath of fresh air 😍 ❤️ thank you for sharing your 🎁 gifts

[@Mitadbebe]

Hi Kelly, beautiful pattern. Love the earrings you're wearing. God bless and happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones.

[@callitags]

I enjoy your videos so much. Always good information, and you're so charming and easy to listen to. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

[@angela_perelli_777]

wow Kelly, i am very happy of this 3d shape new form, i never made a rectangular 3d element in my necklaces before, in Christmas time i would like make one for me adding the rectangle too, so it will be richer od shapes and elements. Thanks a lot, love💞

[@debbiesilvey2398]

Thank you for explaining about the thread. I would have used my dragon thread for this project. Greatly appreciate it.

[@RobbinHeryla]

You are an awesome instructor !!!!!

[@yogicaspi]

Thank you Kelly 😊

[@Rosie-wi6xe]

Awesom tutorial. Thank you!

[@lindadunn8824]

Love these!

[@RMCToo]

Kelly! Happy Turkey Day first off. And I LOVE the bail on the top of these earrings/pendant! But just a little correction; @6:28 you state 'an inch' it is actually only a bit over a HALF of an inch. Plus, I KNOW you will be watching Dolly Partons new 'Mountain Magic Christmas' special! I will be. Great video Richard

[@offthebeadedpath]

Thanks Richard! Happy Thanksgiving to you and Bruce as well.

[@cicekustun]

Hi Kelly! Thanks for the great tutorial, as always. But I need help about a project. I want to make an oval peyote that is flat but not 3d. Could you make a tutorial about that? I hope I could describe what I mean. Thank you ❤

[@wennywenny2559]

谢谢老师分享。

[@fioldalizcastillo6993]

Muy lindos,, 😍😍😍

[@beachingmermaid]

I love it

[@juaniskay03]

Hi Kelly I can’t find the video for the bail need help to find it

[@claudetteyoung3383]

I'm wondering if you sould use one of these size 8 rectangles for a slide buckle on a fsoft fabric belt, especially for cocktail wear or evening wear. Or even make one with size 6 beads for a larger rectangle. Of course, one could always bead around a blank buckle too Might make for an interestign tutorial. What do you say.? AAre you up for it? :D

[@offthebeadedpath]

That’s a fantastic idea!!!!

[@claudetteyoung3383]

@@offthebeadedpath I have a tendency to think in alternatives. Glad you like it. :D Have a fantastic weekend. Happy creating.

[@Lauradicus]

Hiya Kel 😂💙

[@Maria.D.Velazquez]

Terrific! Which size DragonThread did you use? Have a great week, Kelly!

[@offthebeadedpath]

.005 and .006

[@Maria.D.Velazquez]

@@offthebeadedpath Yikes! I’ll use the One-G.

[@sheronsee]

Hi Kelly, is it possible to improve the quality of the video to 1080p? It's a little blur at 480p

[@updownstate]

Large, small, both eyecatching.

[@sandrapudoff]

Do you think the thread is too strong and stiff for this shape? Is that why the delicas break?

[@offthebeadedpath]

It's too stiff for a tight beader to use. It pulls the delica's too close together and when you zip the piece it puts too much tension on them and they bust.

[@Lauradicus]

Ah, beads busting…. It can be avoided if you understand why it happens. Most of us don’t adjust our way of working as we perform repetitive task, muscle memory and all that. But this is what happens… When you are working in a flat mode then asking the beads to form a tubular shape extra pressure is created. The physics of the situation makes sense if you think about squeezing a sponge to wring out water so stick with me here. There is pressure on each bead from more directions/sides in a tubular form than in a flat piece. Since the pressure created is an uneven pressure, meaning the open side allows the tension to travel to the outside of the tube, when you press the common sides together the extra tension follows the path of least resistance (towards the open side) allowing the bead to break. Kelly did mention the likelihood of this happening increases when you use a monofilament thread. A spun thread has a structure that allows it to stretch, the air between the twisted fibers can be displaced easily. (Imagine pulling on a new rope.) A monofilament thread doesn’t stretch as much since it is a more solid structure. (Imagine pulling on a stick.) So, a monofilament thread increases pressure where a spun fiber releases pressure. (That’s why heavier beads/pieces become floppy when you use a spun thread.) As to why matte beads break more easily it’s because to get the matte finish the bead’s surfaces are etched (think sanding) so their walls become thinner. It takes less pressure to break less material. Hope this helps. (Yes, I’m crazy. I tend to think about these kinds of things as I do repetitive stuff 😂)

[@wendymoyer782]

@@Lauradicus I love your description as to why the beads break with monofilament thread, versus a One G or Nymo. As a fellow "why" wonderer, I appreciate the thought you put into this! Thank you. As to the reason matte beads are more prone to breakage, I agree with you once again. The "mattifying" process, if I may call it that, weakens the beads just enough to be noticable when we try to get that one last stitch through them!