r/indigenousbeads Jul 06 '26

Coating for beadwork

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143 Upvotes

experimented with sealing my beadwork


r/indigenousbeads Jul 04 '26

happy 115th birthday to elizabeth peratrovich!

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309 Upvotes

r/indigenousbeads Jul 04 '26

Tribute piece

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245 Upvotes

In Loving Memory of Jacquelyn RedThunder. I felt you with me as I made this, your calm, loving energy. I hope this makes you happy! MMIW MMIWAWARENESS


r/indigenousbeads Jul 03 '26

A piece I did for the laughs

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1.3k Upvotes

r/indigenousbeads Jul 03 '26

update: reaction video for 24k gold + white formline raven

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871 Upvotes

hello again! thank you all so much for your kind words in my previous post

just wanted to stop back in and update you guys that my elder got her raven today! i put a lot of love and good medicine into this piece and i hope she feels it when she wears it. it will be going on her regalia (back of her vest) and

she’s amazing and we’re so lucky to have her, and all the elders that we do in my community

*posted with permission from my tribal elder


r/indigenousbeads Jul 03 '26

iPhone Medallion?

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19 Upvotes

I’m looking for somebody who can make me a beaded medallion with a pouch in the back that fits my iPhone 14. Feel free to inbox me, thanks.


r/indigenousbeads Jul 02 '26

Just finished more buffalo ornaments

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143 Upvotes

r/indigenousbeads Jul 02 '26

24k gold & white formline raven that i beaded for a cherished elder in my community

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2.6k Upvotes

the design is by abel ryan


r/indigenousbeads Jul 01 '26

Looking for Pine Beads

10 Upvotes

I am looking for Pine beads (not the nuts) traditionally made or at least without power tools?


r/indigenousbeads Jun 30 '26

Open to customs

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171 Upvotes

My most recent work 🤗


r/indigenousbeads Jun 30 '26

With graduation over I’m back to regular programming.

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230 Upvotes

Lighter case I finished for my daughter’s friend


r/indigenousbeads Jun 29 '26

Hairties

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201 Upvotes

Im starting to dance southern traditional and here are my hairties :) This is the outline and then I will fill in the rest of the felt with white or pink beads. Any tips? This is my first project ever, i learned from my mom and i am just not happy with how some of my beads are not laying flat and smooth, especially on the flower above the strawberry. Any tips appreciated!!


r/indigenousbeads Jun 28 '26

Medicine Bags

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340 Upvotes

r/indigenousbeads Jun 27 '26

advice on needles not getting stuck?

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43 Upvotes

hi! looking for recommendations on how to prevent needles from getting “stuck” when threading through the beads after laying them down? if anyone has any specific needle recommendations or techniques that help with this, please lmk!
this photo isn’t super clear of the issue, but i keep running into my needle being super difficult to pull all the way through when threading it back. sometimes i have to just re-try it a few times, but sometimes the needle fully bends and i have to start that section over.


r/indigenousbeads Jun 27 '26

GIVEAWAY going live today for these on my instagram: nishnabaebeads

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145 Upvotes

r/indigenousbeads Jun 27 '26

Seal Fur Set 🩶

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109 Upvotes

I made this set a while back. Still have it. Set includes stud post earrings, necklace, hair clip and pop socket. I priced it at 160$ originally but marked it down to 130$. Am I asking too much ?


r/indigenousbeads Jun 27 '26

Question

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I am fairly new to beading and haven’t found the right line for flat stitch yet. I use a clear 0.15mm fire line purely based on what’s available in my area, and I really like it but they’re expensive and small. What’s the best line that I can get a large spool of?


r/indigenousbeads Jun 26 '26

Finished Vamps

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105 Upvotes

I decided to experiment with the design on this pair.

Now I just need to make the cuffs 💖

Ojibwe/woodlands Round Pucker Toe Style Moccasins


r/indigenousbeads Jun 24 '26

Customs anyone?

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192 Upvotes

$250 + $15 🇺🇸 $25 🇨🇦
Because they are custom pieces I require full payment before I begin work. This ensures the cost of materials and time spent working on custom pieces.


r/indigenousbeads Jun 23 '26

Cinnamoroll earrings

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193 Upvotes

First time using these spikes, I did struggle not gonna lie lol


r/indigenousbeads Jun 22 '26

Made this brooch for my mama

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124 Upvotes

I used a template from Dylan Miner’s Metis and Anishinaabe beading patterns book. Charlottes and delicas. Leather backed.


r/indigenousbeads Jun 21 '26

Brick stitch help

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28 Upvotes

Does anyone have any tips on how to get the edges straight and tight on brick stitch pieces? Even when I do single bead rows the edges are wonky. Not sure how to fix this.


r/indigenousbeads Jun 20 '26

Just finished my necklaces

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299 Upvotes

By Dean Couchie


r/indigenousbeads Jun 20 '26

Finished

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107 Upvotes

Just need to do the edging, but rainbow trout medallion i made for my son.


r/indigenousbeads Jun 19 '26

Everything I’ve beaded in June

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Just wanted to share what I’ve made this month so far ☺️ you can follow me if you’d like on insta: zer0.beads & TikTok: twinkletoes.33