Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
🔗 Ready to craft a bracelet that captures the magic of the Southwest? Let Nealay take you on a creative adventure with this earthy, desert-inspired design! We’ll start with a playful peyote-stitch to create a cactus-themed band in a stunning rattlesnake Picasso finish. From there, we’ll layer it up with a antique copper and gold color Capture Chain and string it all together with dreamy travertine Czech glass. To top it off, SilverSilk Slider Crimps give your bracelet that sleek, professional finish. Watch the full tutorial to follow along and bring this desert dream to life!
✨ What You'll Discover:
🌟 Learn how to peyote stitch a stunning cactus design using the peyote stitch
🌟 Learn multiple techniques for a mixed media bracelet
🌟 Find out how to attach the different strands of beadwork and chains into a slider crimp.
🛍️ Materials:
3 Grams of Jill Wiseman Designs Size 10 Miyuki Delica, Picasso Rattlesnake, DBM2267 (Color A)
3 Grams of Jill Wiseman Designs Size 10 Miyuki Delica, Opaque Cream, DBM732 (Color B)
65in Length of white 4lb Fireline beading thread
19 Czech Glass 6mm Jill Wiseman Designs Czech Glass Druk Beads in travertine on topaz
10in Length of satin color Soft Flex Company Fine Beading Wire
Two gold Soft Flex Company 2x2mm Crimping Tubes
7in Length of Fall SilverSilk Capture Chain
Two gold SilverSilk 20mm Slider Crimps
One gold SilverSilk Lobster Claw Clasp
Six gold SilverSilk Jump Rings
One gold SilverSilk Head Pin (optional)
🛠️ Tools:
Flush Cutters
Chain Nose Pliers
Crimping Pliers
Bead Stopper
Watch this video to learn about the tools I recommend using with SilverSilk: silversilkonline.com/recommended-tools
Read the full tutorial article here: silversilkonline.com/silversilkvideotutorials/memories-of-tucson-seed-bead-bracelet
Get the PDF pattern here: silversilkonline.com/silversilk-pdf-patterns
📋 Step-By-Step Instructions:
✅ Step 1: Begin a peyote stitch bracelet according to the pattern using 2-1 drop peyote.
✅ Step 2: Bead the peyote pattern to desired length.
✅ Step 3: Ladder stitch additional beads to the up beads on each end to fit the slider.
✅ Step 4: Attach a length of capture chain to the slider crimp.
✅ Step 5: String a design on beading wire, then make a crimp and string it into the slider crimp.
✅ Step 6: Test the length before making a second crimp, then string it through the slider crimp.
✅ Step 7: Close any open sliders and add jump rings and clasp to finish your design.
🎓 Perfect for All Skill Levels:
Whether you're a beginner looking to enhance your jewelry-making skills or an experienced crafter seeking new inspiration, this tutorial is tailored for you! Nealay will guide you step-by-step, providing insights into design aesthetics, techniques, and the versatility of SilverSilk products.
📌 Don't Miss Out! Subscribe for More:
Hit that subscribe button and join the SilverSilk community for future tutorials, design ideas, and a library of inspiration to elevate your jewelry creations. We knit. You create.
🤝 Connect with Us:
Follow us on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes, and more!
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SilverSilk & More: silversilkonline.com
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Community: facebook.com/groups/SilverSilk
Get text notifications: Text “hello” to +1 (918) 233-6387
🔍 Keywords: #JewelryMaking, #DIYJewelry, #BeadingTutorial, #macramé, #HandmadeJewelry, #southwesternjewelry #seedbeadpeyote #picassobeads #cactusjewelry #desertjewelry #earthtones #SilverSilkCaptureChain #FallColors #seedbeadedbracelet
🔗 Ready to craft a bracelet that captures the magic of the Southwest? Let Nealay take you on a creative adventure with this earthy, desert-inspired design! We’ll start with a playful peyote-stitch to create a cactus-themed band in a stunning rattlesnake Picasso finish. From there, we’ll layer it up with a antique copper and gold color Capture Chain and string it all together with dreamy travertine Czech glass. To top it off, SilverSilk Slider Crimps give your bracelet that sleek, professional finish. Watch the full tutorial to follow along and bring this desert dream to life!
✨ What You'll Discover:
🌟 Learn how to peyote stitch a stunning cactus design using the peyote stitch
🌟 Learn multiple techniques for a mixed media bracelet
🌟 Find out how to attach the different strands of beadwork and chains into a slider crimp.
🛍️ Materials:
3 Grams of Jill Wiseman Designs Size 10 Miyuki Delica, Picasso Rattlesnake, DBM2267 (Color A)
3 Grams of Jill Wiseman Designs Size 10 Miyuki Delica, Opaque Cream, DBM732 (Color B)
65in Length of white 4lb Fireline beading thread
19 Czech Glass 6mm Jill Wiseman Designs Czech Glass Druk Beads in travertine on topaz
10in Length of satin color Soft Flex Company Fine Beading Wire
Two gold Soft Flex Company 2x2mm Crimping Tubes
7in Length of Fall SilverSilk Capture Chain
Two gold SilverSilk 20mm Slider Crimps
One gold SilverSilk Lobster Claw Clasp
Six gold SilverSilk Jump Rings
One gold SilverSilk Head Pin (optional)
🛠️ Tools:
Flush Cutters
Chain Nose Pliers
Crimping Pliers
Bead Stopper
Watch this video to learn about the tools I recommend using with SilverSilk: silversilkonline.com/recommended-tools
Read the full tutorial article here: silversilkonline.com/silversilkvideotutorials/memories-of-tucson-seed-bead-bracelet
Get the PDF pattern here: silversilkonline.com/silversilk-pdf-patterns
📋 Step-By-Step Instructions:
✅ Step 1: Begin a peyote stitch bracelet according to the pattern using 2-1 drop peyote.
✅ Step 2: Bead the peyote pattern to desired length.
✅ Step 3: Ladder stitch additional beads to the up beads on each end to fit the slider.
✅ Step 4: Attach a length of capture chain to the slider crimp.
✅ Step 5: String a design on beading wire, then make a crimp and string it into the slider crimp.
✅ Step 6: Test the length before making a second crimp, then string it through the slider crimp.
✅ Step 7: Close any open sliders and add jump rings and clasp to finish your design.
🎓 Perfect for All Skill Levels:
Whether you're a beginner looking to enhance your jewelry-making skills or an experienced crafter seeking new inspiration, this tutorial is tailored for you! Nealay will guide you step-by-step, providing insights into design aesthetics, techniques, and the versatility of SilverSilk products.
📌 Don't Miss Out! Subscribe for More:
Hit that subscribe button and join the SilverSilk community for future tutorials, design ideas, and a library of inspiration to elevate your jewelry creations. We knit. You create.
🤝 Connect with Us:
Follow us on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes, and more!
Youtube: youtube.com/@silversilkandmore
SilverSilk & More: silversilkonline.com
Instagram: Instagram.com/silversilkandmore
Facebook: facebook.com/silversilkandmore
Community: facebook.com/groups/SilverSilk
Get text notifications: Text “hello” to +1 (918) 233-6387
🔍 Keywords: #JewelryMaking, #DIYJewelry, #BeadingTutorial, #macramé, #HandmadeJewelry, #southwesternjewelry #seedbeadpeyote #picassobeads #cactusjewelry #desertjewelry #earthtones #SilverSilkCaptureChain #FallColors #seedbeadedbracelet
