what’s new! How to make overhead video tutorials and Loose bead society

by BeadFloraStudio // September 23, 2019 // No Comments

Hello friends! It’s been quite a busy summer. On August 19th, I had a presentation at the Loose Bead Society at the New Berlin Public Library. I had a facebook live which you can watch here for now <<Watch Here>>.... Continue reading →

French beaded pink magnolia by Fen Li Bead Flora Studio

French beaded pink magnolias

by BeadFloraStudio // June 28, 2019 // No Comments

The French beaded pink magnolias began two years ago when I asked a friend if I could have a sample from her magnolia tree. Then last year, I got another sample from my neighbor. I finished the sample last May... Continue reading →

Bead & Button show 2019 update/pink magnolia pattern debut

by BeadFloraStudio // June 14, 2019 // 2 Comments

My first teaching gig at the Bead & Button show 2019 is over and what an amazing time it was! I taught three classes from projects that are in my book. One of my beading idols, Carol Benner, author of... Continue reading →

French beaded crocus pattern and free admission to Bead & Button show 2019

by BeadFloraStudio // May 9, 2019 // No Comments

Whow… where did the time go? It’s only been a few short months since my book was launched and I’ve been running around like mad. Note to self, do not launch a book in Winter during cold and flu season... Continue reading →

Bead Flora: The revival of French beaded flowers

by BeadFloraStudio // February 8, 2019 // 6 Comments

Hello friends! My book, self-titled “Bead Flora” was live on February 1st! It has been such an emotional roller coaster getting it up. Within three days, it went from ranking 500 plus under Beadwork to #45 on Amazon. Very exciting!... Continue reading →

Pre-order of book “Bead Flora”

by BeadFloraStudio // January 30, 2019 // 2 Comments

Hi everyone! I’ve spent the better part of the last year designing and writing my book to be released 2/1/2019. I explored all the options and even though I had a traditional publisher interested, I decided to self-publish. Honestly, the... Continue reading →

French beaded Holly jolly earrings

by BeadFloraStudio // December 20, 2018 // No Comments

Christmas is just around the corner again and I have a quick Holly leaf earring project that is perfect for gift-giving. This is an intermediate project that requires that you already know the basic frame and also split basic techniques. ... Continue reading →

Bead & Button show 2019

by BeadFloraStudio // November 19, 2018 // No Comments

I was accepted as an instructor at the Bead & Button show 2019 in Milwaukee, WI. It is the week of June 2 to June 9, 2019 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee. It is the biggest bead show... Continue reading →

new Continuous Split Basic technique and water lily/lotus video master course

by BeadFloraStudio // August 21, 2018 // 3 Comments

Level: Advanced Techniques: Continuous Split Basic, Basic Frame, Ruffles, Fringe, Beaded Stem Let’s learn another new technique! I wasn’t sure if I wanted to introduce this technique or introduce it with a pdf project. My husband and children went out of their... Continue reading →

cosmo flower study: how to design French beaded flowers

by BeadFloraStudio // July 16, 2018 // No Comments

In a previous post, I talked about my design process. Today, I’m going to show you exactly how I do a flower study and translate a real flower into a French beaded flower. In this cosmo flower study, I’ll walk... Continue reading →

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