July 2021 French beaded dogwood bead-along

by BeadFloraStudio // July 1, 2021 // No Comments

Hello! It’s time for another bead-along! The project we’ll be working on is the French beaded dogwood. This is a project that will be in my 2nd book coming out this Fall. In addition to hosting this in the Learn... Continue reading →

new pattern: French beaded baby’s breath (Gypsophila)

by BeadFloraStudio // June 8, 2021 // No Comments

If you’ve been waiting for a French beaded baby’s breath pattern, here it is! Many of you have been asking and I took a moment away from my book projects and designed this baby’s breath pattern. Baby’s breath PDF You... Continue reading →

Tip: how to get a really pointed top

by BeadFloraStudio // June 1, 2021 // No Comments

If you are newer to making French beaded flowers, then one of the most common problems you may run into is not getting as pointed a top for your leaves and petals as you’d like. In today’s video, I’ll show... Continue reading →

Cupcake bead spinner – spinsational bracelet maker

by BeadFloraStudio // May 18, 2021 // No Comments

When I found out the Spinsational bead spinner, I just had to have it. It’s a bracelet set, but it comes with a whimsical cupcake bead spinner. I decided to give it a try. It was less than 20.00 USD... Continue reading →

Bead work organization for French beading

by BeadFloraStudio // May 11, 2021 // No Comments

I work off a bead tray with just the essentials for a specific project. Here are some of the problems. You put down your tools and you don’t know where you set them down. They also take a lot of... Continue reading →

How to: French beaded miniature lilies

by BeadFloraStudio // April 13, 2021 // No Comments

In the next several weeks, I will be sharing with you how to make this French beaded miniature lilies arrangement. It’s another instant gratification type of project. I love the concept of making simple and quick beaded flowers but you... Continue reading →

how to: French beaded rosebud arrangement

by BeadFloraStudio // April 6, 2021 // No Comments

Today, I’m going to show you how to make a French beaded miniature rosebud arrangement. It’s a quick and satisfying project. In the video, I will show show you the French beading pattern and instructions on how to make the... Continue reading →

Technique: turning spare French beading units into jewelry

by BeadFloraStudio // March 31, 2021 // No Comments

When I make French beaded flower jewelry, I usually make all the “units” on one continuous wire so that it can be easily converted into jewelry. There are certain techniques that can not be easily made on one continuous wire... Continue reading →

video tutorial: 4 leaf clover / shamrock pendant

by BeadFloraStudio // March 9, 2021 // No Comments

I released some French beaded four leaf clover projects/shamrock a few years back that included a pendant, ring, brooch, hair pins, earrings, and a brooch pin. They all use the same basic design but I teach you the various nuanced... Continue reading →

Fundamentals of French beading for beginners

by BeadFloraStudio // March 2, 2021 // No Comments

So you just discovered French beaded flowers and you’re overwhelmed with where to start. I’m going to lay it all out in today’s video so that you have the foundational knowledge of what tools and materials you need, some common... Continue reading →

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