French beaded daisy for kids

by BeadFloraStudio // September 24, 2019 // Comments off

I was invited by the Waukesha Public Library here in Wisconsin to teach a class for children 10 to 12 years old on September 28th. I have never taught children before, but I was excited to accept the challenge and... Continue reading →

French beaded pink magnolia by Fen Li Bead Flora Studio

French beaded pink magnolias

by BeadFloraStudio // June 28, 2019 // Comments off

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 →

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

by BeadFloraStudio // May 9, 2019 // Comments off

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 →

French beaded Holly jolly earrings

by BeadFloraStudio // December 20, 2018 // Comments off

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 →

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

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

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 →

how to make diy bead spinner

by BeadFloraStudio // July 9, 2018 // Comments off

A bead spinner is a must for any beaded flower maker! It helps you load beads onto the wire FAST. Who has time to put beads on the wire one by one? Please, don’t do that! Sure, you can buy... Continue reading →

Heart-shaped clovers in Bead & Jewellery magazine, new technique, and projects

by BeadFloraStudio // May 23, 2018 // Comments off

Hello beadiful friends! I’m debuting my heart-shaped clovers tutorial where I’m debuting a new technique. It is currently in the #87 issue of Bead & Jewellery magazine. It is a UK based magazine so if you are in the US,... Continue reading →

French beaded apple blossoms free beginner pattern/tutorial

by BeadFloraStudio // April 18, 2018 // Comments off

Would you like to get started with making French beaded flowers? This is one of the patterns I developed when I first started making beaded flowers. Apple blossoms! My fiancé (now hubby) were taking a walk at the park and... Continue reading →

5 Ways to Lace your flowers for reinforcement

by BeadFloraStudio // February 3, 2018 // Comments off

Lacing in making French beaded flowers is basically sewing the rows together with wire so that the petals are reinforced and also for a neater look. Don’t be afraid to lace! It is more work but it takes your flowers... Continue reading →

French beaded spring blossom earrings pattern and tutorial

by BeadFloraStudio // January 21, 2018 // Comments off

Yes! We are finally moving on to Spring flowers, my beadiful people! I am again excited to share with you on how to make these beaded flower earrings. Like I’ve mentioned before, the problem with making French beaded flower jewelry... Continue reading →