How do I start an odd-numbered Peyote weave with a Peyote Quick Start?

The first few rows of the odd Peyote can be tricky: the beads move, the weave lacks stability, and getting started often becomes a source of frustration for bead-weaving beginners. The Quick Start Peyote tool has been designed to remedy this.

It consists of a strong, reusable paper backing with small notches into which the starting beads are inserted. This keeps the beads perfectly aligned, enabling you to start weaving without having to string the first two rows of beads. Thanks to this tool, the first two rows can be woven with greater comfort, precision and speed.

The Peyote Quick Start is ideal for those new to Peyote weaving, but also for more experienced weavers who want to get a better grip on weaving at the beginning. Simply attach a bead to the end of the thread, insert the beads into the notches, and start weaving. Once the first few rows have been woven, the tool is easily removed, leaving the work perfectly primed. It's a practical ally for getting your odd or even Peyote creations off to a good start.

There are different Quick Start models compatible with different sizes and shapes of Miyuki beads: Delica 11/0, 8/0 and 15/0, and Seed beads 6/0.

In this video, I show you how to use the Quick Start for Odd Peyote. Other videos exist on Peyote Pair made with a Quick Start Peyote. The technique is basically the same. There's just one small difference.

For my example, I used the diagram from another tutorial: Tuto Bracelet Peyote élastique bleu. But if you're interested, you can download the diagram for the brown version below. You'll also find the materials used at the bottom of the page. To finish the bracelet, you can use the Elastic Peyote technique as for the blue version, finishing the peyote weave at the tip and adding rings on each side, or adding weaving tips. The choice is yours.