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I have a general interest in Native American styles that would be incorporated into my art work. My art consists mostly of glass and oil paintings.

As far as the glass beads are concerned, is there any interest in seeing some Native American designs incorporated into contemporary jewelry? I know very little of my own background because my grandmother was ashamed of being Choctaw. She did not discuss a lot of her mother's experiences with me, but she did share stories. As I uncover more and more history, I see some really cool designs I would like to incorporate. However, I'm trying to get a pulse on what others want.

Please share your opinions with me. I do value all of your interests and concerns. ....and if anyone can help me figure out free form peyote I would be forever grateful! I love it, but I can't figure it out.

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starlia
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< OK... I for one would love to see your new wrok. Here is a link that may or may not help you: Flat Even Count Peyote Stitch Beading
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Harry My Ebay Auctions are at
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Harry

Thank you Roxan. I am going to my first Choctaw fair in July. I can't wait. Since it's a very small nation it's hard to get more information, but I think our connections at the powwows have helped a lot.

I can't wait to try the freeform! Again, thanks bunches!

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starlia

As far as for me I like traditional Native American work. If I were you I would study your own Native background and honor your own expression of it. As far a pictures of Native Americans, I don't like made of versions of what people think they may have looked like, but an accurate account of what they wore and used reflects honoring them in a true and respectful manner. I have worked with many Native Americans and the one thing they dislike is being represented as something they are not. Freeform peyote is very easy since you really can't make a mistake in doing it. This first site gives you a good idea of how to create a piece of freeform peyote.

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Roxan

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roxan

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roxan

Hey thanks Sooz. I checked that out and like it. Will have to try it.

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Debbie B

Debbie, Freeform is so...well, freeform. You have to be willing to let your mind wander free and let the beads do all the talking. It took so much out of me the first time I tried a freeform piece of beadwork. I liked my beadwork all orderly and I liked to tell the beads what to do. I struggled with the concept for years. I was finally able to just shut my brain up and let loose one day. I created a sort of tutorial for others...maybe it will help you out a bit too:

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Just play! Beki
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DreamBeadr

Here's a link to my attempts -

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Top - first finished piece, with hook and eye closure. Middle - never finished. Bottom - not peyote, just freeform.

Cheers, Carla

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Carla

Don't feel bad, Carla. I am deeply envious of people who can do "random" anything and get it to look good. My skill is just not in that direction!

Celine

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Lee S. Billings

YOU TOO?? I keep telling people I need "random" graphed out for my work.

I've only realized during the last three years that I am also a bit of a control freak. Oh well - could be alot worse!

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JL Amerson

Well, from the looks of those photos you were headed in the freeform direction. =o) I love your color choices!

Beki

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DreamBeadr

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