Art Nouveau Thistles Peyote Pen Wrap Pattern

Description

This Art Nouveau Thistles Peyote Pen Wrap Pattern is a great way to get into bead weaving.

Steph created this Art Nouveau Thistles Peyote Pen Wrap Kit with beginners in mind. With a nod to designs from the Art Deco and Arts and Crafts era, this beautiful pen wrap will help you take your beading to the next stage. Steph mirrored elements within the design so that new shapes are created when the thistles and leaves join together. She chose a subtle but rich colour pallet which suits the original inspiration source.

Just take the beading one row at a time and you will complete the design in no time. We know everyone learns in different ways, there’s no wrong or right way, just what works for you. Which is why we have provided several different options for created this pattern. There are written out, row by row, instructions. As well as 2 charts one with coded letters and one without. Which means you can find the way that works best for you.

How the pattern and design works is described in great detail, which is helpful for beginners. There is also the option to skip straight to the design more experienced beaders.

The pattern includes the colours used in the original design, however you can easily substitute them. Changing the colours in the design allows you to personalise your project, or allow you to use beads already in your stash. The weight of each bead colour required is included in the pattern. To help assess whether you have enough beads, or need to buy more there are approximately 200 beads in 1g of size 11 delica beads.

Bead required:
1g x decorative contrast – we used DB022 metallic bronze
1.5g x leaf colour – we used DB2131 duracoat opaque eucalyptus
0.2g x thistle colour – we used DB2139 duracoat opaque dark orchid
2.5g x light background colour – we used DB907 sparkling bronze Lined

The pattern is available as an emailed PDF (with is an automatic download, so you’ll receive it as soon as you complete your order). There is also the option for us to print and post the pattern to you.

Along side your pattern and beads, you will also need a Pilot G-2 pen, these are available from independent stationers as well as high street stationers. A size 10 beading needle and beading thread. You will also need use of embroidery scissors. You may also find a bead mat,  bead stopper and possibly a needle threader useful too.

For further information about peyote stitch, we have a video here that you will find very useful.

This design is also available as a kit with instructions, beads, pen, beading mat, needle and thread.