Etsy Shop for Nativebeads

Medicine wheel pendant

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:06:53 -0500

$25.00
This pendant has the sacred colors for the 4 directions and can be used as a necklace or a rear view mirror ornament for your car, truck or van. It is hanging from a 22 inch leather lace which is turquoise in color. It has a beaded feather dangling in the middle of the hoop.

NEW - Creative Native American Beading book

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:54:08 -0500

$16.95
Just released, this is the paperback version of the hard bound book first published in 2005 by Sterling Publishing Company. The author is Theresa, the shop owner.
The book features 19 different projects with interesting stories about the symbolism, cultural uses, etc.
It includes illustrations on how to use the follwing bead stitches: round peyote or gourd stitch, brick stitch, stringing, free form peyote, odd count peyote stitch, applique', circular netting (or Huichol lace) and ladder chain. The patterns emphasize some traditional motifs and symbolism with an overall contemporary twist. Autographed copies available at no extra cost.
Note: This item ships book rate for 2-9 days estimated delivery time.

Sunburst medallion necklace

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:15:58 -0500

$75.00
This necklace has a beaded pendant which is done with applique beadwork around a turquoise cabochon. It is a sun design with an ultrasuede tab that attaches to the bead rope. The rope measures 22 inches and the pendant adds an additional 2 and 1/2 inches to the length. the necklace is done with circular bead netting and is finished with a sterling silver clasp and cones. The glass seed beads are size 11.

Twin turtle pendant necklace

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:42:17 -0500

$48.00
This necklace is done with bead netting in strong earthy colors and accented by a carved twin turtle pendant made out of agate. The overall length is approximately 20 inches.

Copper and apple coral earrings

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:02:10 -0500

$8.00
These earrings feature an unusual set of beads to add an exotic flair to your jewelry. The disk shaped bead is a slice of apple coral and the rest are copper beads, accepted with copper french wires.

Cardinal leather medicine bag

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:02:10 -0500

$32.00
This small leather pouch is accented with a beaded cardinal, some leather fringe, blue crow beads and brass beads. The colors of red and white leather bring to mind the colors of winter, which stands in sharp contrast to the bright colors of nature. The bag itself measures 3 1/2 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide, not including the strap which is adjustable to up to 30 inches long.

Owl leather medicine bag

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:02:10 -0500

$32.00
This bag is made with midnight blue and off-white leather. It is embellished with a beaded owl, an amber moon and 2 baby owl beads. The beadwork is done with Apache weave, also called brick stitch and uses Delica beads. It measures 3 5/8" but 3 1/2", not including the fringe. The braided strap is done with white leather and measures 20 inches long.

Fox beaded leather cell phone pouch

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:02:10 -0500

$36.00
This suede leather bag is adorned with a beaded centerpiece which has a carved bone fox head in the middle.
The bead stitch is called applique and the glass beads used are sizes 11, 12 and 8. It is designed for use as a cell phone pouch with slits on the back to use with a belt or even a medicine bag. It measures 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches. The front flap edge is finished with a bead stitch called fretting.

Gourd ornament blue snowflake - reserved for Anne

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:43:05 -0500

$15.00
This ornament is made with a Tennessee spinner gourd and is approximately 2 inches tall, not including the fringe. The natural gourd was cleaned, painted and sealed before adding a bead netting.

Desert sage gift soap

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:06:14 -0500

$5.00
This soap bar is made with a natural coconut oil base and scented with Desert sage and sweetgrass. Have you ever smelled the desert after a summer rain? It is nothing short of heavenly.

Shea butter gardenia soap

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:58:13 -0500

$5.00
This listing is for a luxury bar of soap, wrapped for gift giving. It is made with a shea butter base, which is extra moisturizing and pampering for your skin. It is scented with gardenia, an exotic floral scent. The bars average 5 ounces in weight. It is embellished with a beaded circle ornament to make it expecially attractive as a gift.

red and white gourd ornament - Reserved for Jennifer

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:50:43 -0500

$15.00
This listing is for a beaded gourd ornament in holiday colors of red and white. The bead netting was attached to the Tennessee spinner gourd after it was painted and sealed.

Bear cub earrings

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:22:36 -0500

$22.00
These beaded earrings are made with Delica glass seed beads and measure 3 inches including the copper ear wires. The fringe includes red tiger eye chips, copper beads, goldstone beads and glass drops. The bear cub pattern was designed by my son, Jonathan Pulley (AKA Jonny Bear).

Hot and Spicy soap

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:13:01 -0500

$5.00
This listing is for one bar of glycerine soap, approximately 5 ounces in weight. It is a coconut oil base and scented with cinnamon, patchouli and plumeria for a sweet and spicy aroma. The color is rasberry red with shimmering metallic gold sparkles.
The soap comes wrapped for gift giving.

Purple rain soap

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:45:55 -0500

$5.00
This lively soap is approximately 5 ounces and has a coconut oil gylcerine base. It is scented with an essential oil rose and lavender scent. Silk flowers are suspended within the soap bar for a little excitement and color. It is wrapped for gift giving but the wrapping may not be exactly as shown.

Turtle Island fetish

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:54:10 -0500

$35.00
This listing is for a stuffed turtle which is beaded around the edge. It is stuffed with fiberfill. The fabric used is synthetic suede in a pretty chocolate brown. In the center of its back is a turquosie donut bead which is topped with a spiny oyster bead inlaid with turquoise. The spokes on its back are made with glass bugle beads and goldstone beads. The beaded edge is made out of size 11 seed beads.

Illustrated Bead Bible Book

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:20:25 -0500

$29.95
This book was written by the owner of this shop. It is not a project book but more of a reference book to identify the terms for beaders related to techniques, types of beads, history and photographs of beadwork from around the world. The book is over 400 pages and includes more than 500 photographs.

Purple Indian doll pin

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:37:41 -0500

$20.00
This beaded pin accessory is made with Delica beads and embellished with flower beads. She is made with brick stitch and measures a little under 2 inches. It is fun to wear on a jacket, purse or clothing.

Purple spiny oyster bracelet and earrings

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:41:27 -0500

$25.00
The bracelet is strung on sturdy elastic stringing material and measures at 8 inches for a comfortable fit. It is strung with spiny oyster, turquoise and faceted ruby crystal beads. It has a sterling flower pendant attached. The earrings are made with the same materials except the spacers are silver plate and the ear wires are sterling. They measures 1 1/2 inches including the ear wires.

Purple spiny oyster choker

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:07:24 -0500

$36.00
This choker is made with purple spiny oyster and mixed with turquoise. It has a sterling silver clasp and a pendant that is stamped with the word "create". It measures 15 inches, not including the sterling pendant. The matching bracelet and earrings are listed separately.

3 raw gourds, cleaned

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:01:32 -0500

$5.00
The listing is for 3 raw gourds that have been dried and cleaned. They are ready for crafting and are called Tennessee spinner gourds. They can be stained, dyed or painted, depending on what you plan to do with them. They are about 2 inches tall and make wonderful beaded ornaments.

Painted gourds

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:55:41 -0500

$6.50
These small Tennessee spinner gourds have already been cleaned, painted and sealed with acrylic. They were home grown. They are ready to be beaded or decorated in any way you choose for ornmants or other creative projects. They are approximately 2 inches tall and 2 of them have eye pins already attached for hanging.

Spiny oyster earrings with copper and turquoise

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:44:29 -0500

$24.00
These pretty oval earrings are cut from spinyoyster seashell. They are embedded with charms of copper and turquoise, finished with copper earrings. They measure 2 1/8 inches including the earwires. The matching necklace is listed separately.

Shell necklace with spiny oyster pendant

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:36:58 -0500

$50.00
This bright colored heishe necklace is accented with a spiny pendant, a bone feather and turquoise beads. It is almost 20 inches in length and finished off with a copper clasp. Matching earrings are sold separately.

Beaded Indian girl doll pin

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:41:56 -0500

$18.00
This little decorative pin can be used on clothing, a jacket, purse, or anywhere you need a little decoration.
She is made with delica beads. It measures 2" from the top of the feather to her moccasins.

Beads - fire polish lumis assorted

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:14:15 -0400

$4.00
This listing is for a strand of assorted fire polish beads called lumi which stands for luminescent. They are assorted sizes and shapes tear drop, round and donut shapes.

Confetti beads 0range

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:01:47 -0400

$3.00
This listing is for a strand of glass confetti beads that are orange with multi color metallic highlights, mostly green.

Confetti beads green

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:51:47 -0400

$3.00
This listing is for a strand of glass confetti beads that are green with multi colored speckles on them.

Confetti beads white with multi colored specks

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:42:50 -0400

$3.00
This listing is for 1 strand of glass confetti beads.
These glass beads are 8mm in width.

Turquoise beads - large

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:14:47 -0400

$25.00
This listing is for a strand of large turquosie beads. They are great for stringing or using as focal beads since they include an assortment of sizes but they are nice oval shapes.

Carnelian beads - twisted

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:08:24 -0400

$6.00
This listing is a 7 inch strand of twisted carnelian beads. They are very pretty with a high polish.

Africana bead mix

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:35:28 -0400

$2.00
This colorful bead blend contains Czech glass beads in opaque, striped and white hearts in red, orange, yellow, blue and green. The quantity is a 2X2 inch bag or approximately 1 ounce. They are great for spacers or colorful accents in your bead designs.

Faceted multi colored donut beads

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:47:01 -0400

$3.00
This 7 inch strand of beads are faceted glass donuts. The strand comes in different colors so it is perfect for making earrings and other jewelry with sparkley Czech beads.

Choker brown and black agate

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:51:46 -0400

$10.00
This unisex choker is accented with an etched agate focal donut. It has natural swirls of translucent brown mixed with the black, actually very dark brown. It is etched with a very interesting pattern on the surface - reminds me a little of a turtle shell. A black bone hairpipe bead and white bone bead accent each side of the necklace cord, which is finished with a silver plate clasp. The choker measures 24 inches, including the pendant.

Dyed brown mother of pearl necklace

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:02:37 -0400

$28.00
This long necklace, 32 inches in length, is made with fall colored pony beads, accented with big round MOP brown beads. It can be used as an ID badge holder or just a long necklace. The gorgeous fall colors of gold, amber, green, orange and brown would go with almost any fall outfit or earth tone fabric.

Green garnet necklace

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:52:53 -0400

$28.00
This bright and rich necklace has bright fall colored pony beads accenting some large oval green garnet beads. It is 32 inches in length and has no clasp to fuss with, just easy over the head jewelry. The off white beads are made of pbone and the spacer beads are glass pony or size 6, also called "E" beads.

Choker black agate donut pendant

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:36:37 -0400

$24.00
This striking choker necklace has a gorgeous agate donut pendant with natural white lines running through it. It is accented with red, black and white bone beads and attached to a waxed cotton cord. It is finished with a silver plate lobster claw clasp and measures 24" including the pendant.

Boyfriend choker - bone, turquoise, abalone

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:32:01 -0400

$20.00
This necklace has some chunky beads for a centerpiece but could actually go for either a man or a woman. The white and rust beads are bone, the disk shape is turquoise and the chunks are abalone. It is finished with a sturdy magnetic clasp and measures 20 inches.

Bone hematite choker

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:08:50 -0400

$15.00
This very attractive choker is 17 inches long and made mostly out of bone beads, accented with hematite and a little touch of turquoise. It is finished with a silver plated magnetic clasp, which is very sturdy. It is a unisex design and would be a great gift for many people on your list.

Manly multi-colored bone choker

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:36:44 -0400

$18.00
This choker is made out of bone beads dyed turquoise, red and brown and finished off with a gold lobster claw clasp.
It is 17 inches in length and has a rich overall earthy appearance. This would appeal to anyone who loves the natural look.

Manly bone and turquoise choker

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:27:38 -0400

$10.00
This choker is 18 inches in length. It is made with exotic striped bone beads and accented with turquoise chips and hematite spacer beads. It is finished off with a sturdy silver plate magnetic clasp. This would make a wonderful gift for your husband, brother, son, uncle or nephew.

Manly lava rock bone choker

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:18:16 -0400

$10.00
This stunning red and black choker features classic power and/or warrior colors. It is made predominantly out of bone beads, red, white and black, excpet for the centerpiece bead which is a lava rock bead, accented with a few hematite beads. The necklace is 19 inches long and finished with a very sturdy magnetic clasp in silver plated metal.

Manly agate donut choker

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:03:11 -0400

$10.00
Due to popular demand, I am listing a very attractive choker for the men in our lives, like brothers, husbands and sons. This choker has an agate donut as a centerpiece and is accented with bone beads and ostrich eggshell beads. It is finished with a turquoise colored waxed cotton cord and a silver clasp. The choker measures approximately 23" in length.

Loofah soap Mango coconut

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:21:08 -0400

$5.00
This lovely soap has a clear glycerin soap base and is embedded with a piece of loofah sponge. Loofah is a natural product which is the inside "shell" of a certain gourd. It is highly prized in the cosmetic industry as a facial scrub.
The scent is a natural essential oil blend with mango and coconut, which produces a lively and energetic tropical scent. This generous bars weighs in at 5.3 ounces.

Lilac scented shea butter soap

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:12:04 -0400

$5.00
This listing is for a 5 ounce bar of shea butter soap that is lilac scented and wrapped for gift giving. It smells heavenly, especially as we enter the winter months and dream of the lovely blossoms to return in the spring.

Bone bead choker 20 inches

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:07:20 -0400

$10.00
This necklace is designed as a choker at 20 inches in length. It is made primarily with bone beads and glass pony beads. It has an ultra stong silver plated magnetic clasp.

Manly choker

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:00:37 -0400

$10.00
This choker designed for a man is 22 inches long and has a brass security clasp. It is made with chunky abalone chip beads and dyed turquoise bone beads.

Abalone bear earrings

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:47:49 -0400

$8.00
These earthy southwest earrings feature abalone bear fetishes, an abalone disk bead, copper bead and carnelian bead, finished with warm brass earwires. They measure a little over an inch without the ear wires and about 2 inches, including the earwires.

Southwest badge holder necklace

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:52:05 -0400

$25.00
This earthy ethnic necklace is great worn all by itself but can also be worn as a badge holder. Just clip the plastic case for your ID that is required by many employers onto your necklace and take it off when you leave work. It is made from real turquoise, bone, agate, copper and ostrich eggshell beads. It measures 28 inches long and slips over your head with no clasp. A universal clip is included but not shown in the photograph.

Gecko pin yellow

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:10:29 -0400

$10.00
This listing is for a beaded gecko pin to wear on your clothing, purse, jacket or hat. It is a cute litle piece of bling with a southwest flair. It is beaded with craft wire and glass seed beads. It measures 2 1/4 inches and and mounted to a 1 inch pin back finding.

DOD hair stick with beads

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:47:10 -0400

$10.00
This hair stick decoration has a painted styrofoam skull head, embellished with glass beads and a red silk flower. The stick is about 6 inches long and lightweight enough to stay in your hair. It is a great to wear with a costume for Halloween. It is also great for small hands to carry in a DOD procession or just for decoration.

Day of the Dead Hair Stick

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:36:56 -0400

$10.00
This DOD hair stick has a painted styrofoam skull, embellished with silk flowers and a plastic skull bead. It is a great accessory to wear with a costume for Halloween or a DOD procession. The stick is approximately 6 inches long and is lightweight enough to stay in your hair for decoration. They can also be used as procession wands for small hands or just DOD decorations.

Beaded skull earrings

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:12:54 -0400

$15.00
These beaded earrings are made with brick stitch and Delica glass beads. They are embellished with bead fringe and acrylic flower beads. They measure about 2 inches, not including the silver plate ear wires.

Mini floral gourd rattle

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:01:56 -0400

$15.00
This gourd rattle is made from a Tennessee spinner gourd and decoarted with silk flowers and a beaded floral tassle. The gourd was inserted with glass seed beads, so it actually makes rattle sounds. The stick handle is about 5 inches long and covered with white leather. About an inch of bead netting was adding for extra color.

Basket Head Gourd Doll Kit

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:54:39 -0400

$10.00
This kit includes all the ingredients you need to make a beaded gourd doll. The natural gourd is a small peyote gourd, approximately 3-3 1/2 inches tall. It is cleaned and painted.
The kit includes directions on how to bead a skirt of bead netting onto the doll and top it off with a beaded basket. Size 11 seed beads are used for the body. It includes a small bobbin of beading thread and a size 10 beading needle.
The photo shows the completed doll after it is painted and the beadwork applied. The kits come in a variety of colors of beads, so unless you specify your color requests by e-mail, a random color kit will be selected for you.

Bead Pattern - mini bowl gourd

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:44:41 -0400

$2.50
This is a pdf file to learn how to make a beaded gourd bowl. Once the listing is paid for, I will e-mail you the pattern, usually within 24 hours.

Bead Pattern - Basket head gourd doll

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:44:40 -0400

$2.50
This listing is for a pdf file that teaches you how to make a beaded gourd doll with a beaded basket on her head.
Once the listing is paid for, I will e-mail you the pdf file for you to print.

pumpkin earrings OOAK

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:15:57 -0400

$15.00
These fun earrings are a holiday seasonal item for Halloween dress up or just to celebrate fall. The pumpkins are made with size 15 glass seed beads, fire polish green beads and plastic flower bead at the base. The ear wire is silver plated over hypoallergenic metal called surgical steel. They measure approximately 1 inch, not including the ear wire. This is a one of a kind OOAK so when it is gone, it is GONE. No custom orders or duplicates.

Breast cancer awareness earrings BOGO

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:29:32 -0400

$5.00
These cute and dainty earrings have the breast cancer ribbon symbol in pink glass over white glass. Buy these to honor someone you know who needs the support of other women in dealing with a difficult health condition. Your mother, sister or favorite aunt would feel happy knowing you are thinking of them. This listing is a special Buy One Get One Free, so you get 2 pair for the price of one. They come in either silver plated surgical steel ear wires or silver plated surgical steel ear wires. Specify your preference when you check out.

Bead chain earrings

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:16:39 -0400

$5.00
These simple earrings are made out of a chain with colorful beads and finished with a purple flower beads. They are so simple but very sweet and versatile - goes with almost any color of clothing.

Creative Native American Beading Book

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:06:59 -0400

$24.95
The author of this book is the owner of this shop. It is a hardback project book with many interesting techniques shown in the step-by-step color photos. The 19 projects include beginner, intermediate and advanced. The techniques include peyote stitch, applique stitch, brick stitch, stringing, circular netting and sewing beads onto fabric. The projects include beaded miniature pottery, a rosette medallion, horsehair hatband, beaded lighter case, ladder chain bracelet, sage bear sachet, dream catcher ornament, a N.A. child pendant, eyeglass holder, earrings, gecko pin, sun catcher, blue-violet flower, medicine bag and a kokopelli medicine bag.
The paperback version of this book is scheduled to be published in Novemer, 2009.