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Zig zag bangle with wings

    Inspired by CGB Vol II

Bangle in peyote stitch

Squares (Arrows) in peyote stitch (Free tutorial)

GEOMETRIC BEADWEAVING - ARROWS -   TUTORIAL                                                                                                                                  <zialolabeadsit> Those fascinating  geometric  shapes, are based,  as the most of the basic geometric forms  in beadwaving , on  a genius but simple combination of two known stitches: The herringbone and the peyote stitch.      You can see them hold precious stones as part of a pendant,  or earrings, or assembled forming  amazing shapes, as for example the five pointed star.        I was asked for a t...

Open Puffy triangles in peyote stitch

    inspired by Jean Power

exploring new forms in peyote stitch

Rick Rack bangle in seed beads

beaded triangles in peyote stitch

Another interpretation of the fortunteller bangle

              Inspired by the CGB Vol II by Kate McKinnon

beaded shapes in peyote stitch

review of my favorite books

I'm very happy to hold today these two marvelous volumes of Contemporary Geometric Beadwork.  I've got to say that I'm amazed not only by the collection of the astonishing beadwork but also by the quality of the paper and the photography art too! So well done!! EXCITED… Every single page of these books is a box, which contains a little masterpiece. So I would modestly call the two volumes of Contemporary Geometric Beadwork, books of treasures! Small pieces of art, collected from all over the globe, introduce both readers and beaders to the highest classes of beading! The fascinating variety of beads and the exquisite geometric shapes composing those astonishing pieces,offer you, due to simple but explicated tips and patterns, the opportunity to create yours, even if you are an amateur!! Isn’t that just great?! This professional, accurate and genius work, makes this book an indispensable tool that turns beading into a great experience! I feel grateful a...

wings and horns Contemporary Geometric Beadwork

https://www.etsy.com/listing/256808813/winter-sun-bangle-inspired-by?ref=shop_home_active_13 inspired by Contemporary Geometric beadwork by Kate McKinnon design and beadwork by Zia Lola

Flat peyote bracelet

beaded bangle with wings and horns

inspired by CGB Vol. I Wings and horns design and beadwork Zia Lola

Layered Rick-Rack Bangle inspired by CGB

Geometric beadwork- beaded star

Fortuneteller bangle

Fortune teller bangle

https://www.etsy.com/listing/256786046/the-fortuneteller-bangle?ref=shop_home_active_6 Fortune teller bangle inspired by CGB Volume I by Kate Mc Kinnon Design -beadwork by Zia Lola

Winged bangle inspired by Contemporary Geometric Beadwork by KateMcKinnon

https://www.etsy.com/listing/256778466/winged-and-horned-beaded-bangle?ref=shop_home_active_2 bangle with wings and horns inspired by CGB VI by Kate Mc Kinnon design and beadwork by Zia Lola