Starter Strip Information_Peyote.pdf

Starter Strip - Flat Peyote

Starter Strip

A “Starter Strip” can be used to make starting

Peyote projects easier. Once the “Starter Strip” is

made it can be used over and over. The example is

for a short “Starter Strip. Create yours as long as

you desire.

Color separations make counting easier.

Use this side when project uses predominately Light colors.

10 beads

Use this side when project uses predominately Dark colors.

WASTE thread : one that be will removed. When removed, the project separates from the “Starter Strip.

I suggest using “Power Pro” 6 to 10 lb for the waste thread, It is harder to pierce. Or use a thicker thread

like ”D” Nymo. When creating large projects used multiple WASTE threads (so they can be pulled out).

While weaving the 2nd row to the project piece take care NOT to pierce the WASTE thread. Piercing the

WASTE thread will make it nearly impossible to separate the project piece from the WASTE thread.

Pattern Row 1= 12 beads Row 2 = 11 beads

These beads are part of your project, watch pattern for correct color placement.

Working Thread,

leave a 6-8” tail.

Stop bead is optional.

O X

Optional:

Tie on a “STOP” bead to

the end. Leave end long

enough to grab so you

can pull this thread out.

Row 1: Red thread path = WASTE thread. Add the 12 beads (one at a time, working left to right) and then

exit “starter strip” as indicated. Cut WASTE thread, leave a tail to grab for removing this thread.

Row 2: NEW THREAD, now use your normal needle/thread. DO NOT weave through any beads in the

“STARTER STRIP. Leave a 6-8” tail. Insert needle/thread through the last BLUE bead added for row 1

(marked X), from right to left. *Pick up a bead for row 2, insert needle through next BLUE bead *

(marked O). Repeat to end.

After 6 to 8 rows have been added, pull out the WASTE thread.

Using the Starter Strip for a Project , size = 23 beads (12 for row 1, 11 for Row 2) .