Use this guide to determine how many seed beads you need in order to begin your peyote stitch beaded bezel. Check the left side of the chart for the shape, then look for the dimensions of your specific crystal, cabochon, or other component.
Remember, it’s important to begin a peyote bezel with an even number of beads.
Shape
Dimensions
# of Delicas to Begin
Round
8mm
10mm
12mm
13mm
14mm
16mm
17mm
18mm
23mmm
25mm
27mm
30mm
20 Delica Beads
26 Delica Beads
32 Delica Beads
34 Delica Beads
36 Delica Beads
42 Delica Beads
44 Delica Beads
46 Delica Beads
56 Delica Beads
62 Delica Beads
68 Delica Beads
76 Delica Beads
Square
14mm
18mmÂ
42 Delica Beads
52 Delica Beads
Oval
10x14mm
13x18mm
18x25mm
20x30mm
30x40mm
32 Delica Beads
40 Delica Beads
56 Delica Beads
66 Delica Beads
88 Delica Beads
Drop
10x14mm
13x18mm
18x25mm
32 Delica Beads
40 Delica Beads
56 Delica Beads
Octagonal (Rectangle)
10x14mm
13x18mm
18x25mm
32 Delica Beads
40 Delica Beads
56 Delica Beads
Check out my 8 part Bead Storage and Organization Series to watch and learn how I store the many beads and findings that I receive each month.
Find the growing collection of instant download beading patterns for my original beaded jewelry designs. All patterns are accompanied by a corresponding, free beading tutorial video in case you would like to refer to video instruction while you bead.Â
You may easily search the Orchid and Opal Design Index for the name of the pattern you have purchased, and follow the linked image to find the blog post that contains the video.Â
View the monthly Finished Jewelry Updates for a helpful archive of beading inspiration, and a way to see past jewelry creations that have travelled to new homes. Many pieces include materials from past bead subscription boxes that I have unboxed on my YouTube channel.