I bead my projects on brain-tan moose, elk, or deer hide. I also use antique seed beads and opaque or Charlotte-cut glass beads. For my cradle boards, I will use brass sequins and/or wire as needed for my detailing. I use wood for my cradleboards and acrylic paint for detail boards. I also use calico fabric or satin to line my projects and wool to detail, along with silk or satin ribbon.